Non-electrographic printer with lamination means
US5126769A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 14, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 14, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG03G15/321
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention involves both a process and apparatus for printing an image on a removable thicker dielectric layer than conventionally used in other systems. The process and apparatus can have one or more image-toning stations on a conductive substrate. When multiple stations having separate imaging and toning means are used, complicated image registration structures are avoided. The dielectric layer used is at least 0.2 mils thick and is removed from the system after it is imaged, developed, fixed and laminated or overcoated with a layer of the same family resin as used in the dielectric layer or layers. The imaged and overcoated layer may be attached to substrate such as a tile or wallpaper base, either before or after the process of this invention is completed. The overcoating substantially strengthens the dielectric layer in addition to overcoating the image. The final colored image (or monochrome) is removed from the printing apparatus after the overcoating is laminated thereon.
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