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Method for directly making printing plates using ink-jet system

US5312654A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 17, 1992
Grant dateMay 17, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 17, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41C1/1066
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for making printing plates which comprises: PA0 forming an image on a substrate having an ink absorbing layer for lithographic plates by ink-jet printing using a photopolymerizable ink composition, and PA0 exposing it to an active light in the wavelength region with which said ink composition is sensitized to cure the image.

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