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Transfer recording medium utilizing diazo or azide compounds wherein light energy is converted to heat energy

US5089372A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 1989
Grant dateFeb 18, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/165
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A transfer recording medium is disclosed, comprising a light transmitting support having provided thereon a heat transfer solid ink layer via an interlayer having a photolyzable compound. The recording medium provides a clear and high-quality color image on an image-receiving sheet at high speed and low cost irrespective of surface smoothness of the image-receiving sheet.

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