Enhancement of glossmark images at low and high densities

Abstract

The present invention relates to expanding the range of image densities over which the manipulation of differential gloss as may be inherent in halftoned images may be achieved. By selectively applying halftones with anisotropic structure characteristics which are significantly different in orientation while remaining identical in density, a gloss image may be superimposed within an image without the need for special toners or paper. This technique may be enhanced across low and high density areas by application of clear toner. Further, in color systems, light color toner may be applied to low density image areas and dark under-color applied in high density image areas, to expand the range of image densities over which a desired glossmark image will bear an effect.

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