System and method of solid ink removal for substrate re-use

Abstract

A system for removing ink from a substrate. The system includes an ink separator configured to separate the ink from the substrate; and a substrate conveyor configured to provide the substrate to the ink separator. Accordingly, the ink can be removed from the substrate such that the substrate can be re-used.

1 . A method of removing solid ink from a substrate, comprising:
 receiving the substrate with the solid ink;   mechanically separating the solid ink from the substrate; and   returning the substrate.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising scraping the solid ink from a surface of the substrate. 
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2 , further comprising removing a portion of the substrate while separating the solid ink from the substrate. 
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 submerging at least a part of the substrate in a fluid; and   ultrasonically agitating the fluid.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising collecting the ink separated from the substrate. 
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 1 , further comprising monitoring the substrate for remaining solid ink.