Printer and method of using same to print on thermoplastic medium
US6229556A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 8, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J3/4073
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention is directed to a thermal printer and a method for using the printer for printing on thermoplastic foam to form a relief image which is comprised of open cells in the area that is the transfer ink enclosed or sealed cells which is to be impermeable to ink or other print medium. More particularly, the present invention relates to a printer having a thermal head or thermal imaging means and method of using the printer to form an image on a thermoplastic foam, the image being comprised of a relief image of open cells and a background image of closed cells.
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