Inkjet printing system with an intermediate transfer member between the print engine and print medium

A system for inkjet printing comprising:

• an inkjet print head;
• transfer means for receiving an image printed by said inkjet print head;
• and
• means for transferring said printed image from said intermediate transfer means to a sheet of print medium.

An inkjet printing system comprising:

• an inkjet print head for printing images on a transfer member adjacent to said print head and moveable with respect to said print head;
• said transfer member for transferring an image printed thereon by said print head to a sheet of print medium;
• and
• at least one heating element for heating said transfer member.

A method of printing with an inkjet printing system, said method comprising:

• printing an image with an inkjet print head on a transfer member;
• heating said transfer member to cause evaporation of carrier fluid from said printed image;
• and
• transferring said printed image from said transfer member to a sheet of print medium.

A system for inkjet printing comprising:

• an inkjet print head;
• transfer means for receiving an image printed by said inkjet print head;
• means for heating said intermediate transfer means;
• and
• means for transferring said printed image from said intermediate transfer means to a sheet of print medium.