Inventors:
David H. Pan - Rochester NY
Thomas F. Cassetta - Elmira NY
Henry R. Till - East Rochester NY
Assignee:
Xerox Corporation - Stamford CT
International Classification:
G03G 1516
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for improving the quality of an image that has been developed by a liquid carrier is disclosed. Generally speaking, the invention includes conditioning an image that has been developed using a liquid carrier material to increase its strength. Thermal control is used to heat and cool the image in rapid succession, thereby increasing the cohesiveness of the solid particles contained in the liquid carrier.