Xerox - Its Journey with Ink
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Xerox: A Journey with Ink
Overview
Chester Carlson, the brilliant mind behind xerography, established the Haloid Company on April 18, 1935, in Rochester, New York. Initially focused on manufacturing and selling photographic paper, this venture laid the groundwork for what would become a revolutionary force in the imaging world.
In 1942, Carlson received U.S. Patent No. 2,297,691 for his invention of electrophotography, later termed xerography. This innovation would transform the landscape of imaging technology.
Evolution of Xerox
The name "Xerox" became trademarked in 1948 as Haloid and Battelle Development Corp. collaborated to advance xerography. By 1949, Xerox unveiled the Model A, or "Ox Box," the first-ever copier powered by this groundbreaking technology.
Today, Xerox produces a wide array of products, from office and home printers to high-volume and wide-format printers. They offer digital printing presses and necessary supplies, along with services like document management and asset management.
Technological Innovations
In the 1950s, Xerox pioneered carbon-based organic toner. They have since developed the Emulsion Aggregation toner, maintaining their status as leaders in copiers, toners, and inks. Currently, they rank No.1 in digital production color and No.2 in office color.
Solid Ink Technology
Solid ink remains solid until heated to a specific temperature, transforming into liquid and then solidifying upon printing. A sophisticated stainless steel print head applies this ink, using 1,236 nozzles to jet over 30 million drops per second onto a heated drum, ensuring precise and high-quality prints.
Powered by a 600 MHz processor and a high-speed 64-bit bus, this printer's controller converts computer data into printable images. With print speeds up to 30 pages per minute and quick first-page-out times, solid ink printers are notably faster than similarly priced laser printers.
Advantages include outstanding print quality, 90% less waste compared to competitors, the ability to print up to 16 pages on a single sheet, and Energy Star compliance.
Emulsion Aggregation Toner
Developed by the Xerox Research Center Canada, this breakthrough technology involves a chemical process to grow toner particles with precise shapes. By allowing tiny components to bond and grow in a water-based environment, Xerox achieves meticulous control over particle size and shape. Once particles reach the desired size, they are extracted, completing the environmentally friendly and energy-efficient process.
A major benefit is cost efficiency, as there's no direct correlation between cost and toner particle size due to reduced energy usage during particle growth.
In conclusion, Xerox's journey with ink and toner has been marked by continuous innovation and leadership in imaging technology, setting standards for print quality, speed, and environmental sustainability.
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