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Super toner and ink repellent superoleophobic surface.

Hong Zhao1, Kock-Yee Law

  • 1Xerox Corporation, Xerox Research Center, Webster 800 Phillips Road, 147-59B Webster, New York 14580, United States.

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Superoleophobic surfaces dramatically reduce imaging material adhesion during fusing, preventing undesirable offset in printing. This research highlights the importance of high repellency and low adhesion for improved fuser performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Surface science
  • Materials science
  • Printing technology

Background:

  • Offsetting of imaging material during fusing is a significant challenge in printing.
  • Understanding the wetting and repellent characteristics of molten imaging materials on fuser surfaces is crucial for performance assessment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the wetting and repellent properties of molten imaging materials (solid wax ink, waxy polyester toner, polyester toner) on different model surfaces.
  • To assess the potential of a superoleophobic surface for preventing offset during the fusing process in printing.

Main Methods:

  • Fabrication of a model superoleophobic surface using photolithography and fluorosilane modification.
  • Measurement of contact angles and sliding angles of molten imaging materials on transparency, PTFE film, and the superoleophobic surface.

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  • Analysis of adhesion characteristics based on wetting and repellency data.

    • Main Results:

    • Imaging materials exhibited high wetting and adhesion on transparency and PTFE surfaces.
    • The superoleophobic surface demonstrated superhigh repellency for all tested imaging materials, with contact angles ranging from 130° to 168°.
    • Molten imaging materials showed high mobility and low adhesion on the superoleophobic surface, indicating significantly reduced offset potential.

    Conclusions:

    • Superoleophobic surfaces offer superior performance in preventing offset compared to conventional materials like PTFE and paper.
    • High repellency and low adhesion are key factors for achieving excellent offset performance in printing fusing processes.
    • The findings suggest a promising approach for developing advanced fuser surfaces with enhanced anti-offset properties.