Patent · US Expired

Computer-to-plate by ink jet

US6523473B2 · kind B2 · utility

5Cited by

3References

25Claims

0Family size

Assignee

Agfa-Gevaert NV · BE

Inventors

Johan Loccufier · Zwijnaarde, BE
Marc Van Damme · Heverlee, BE
Huub Van Aert · Pulderbos, BE
Govert De Baecke · Kalken, BE
Leo Oelbrandt · Kruibeke, BE
Luc Leenders · Herentals, BE

Key dates

Filing date	May 23, 2001
Grant date	Feb 25, 2003
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 23, 2021

Classification

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

Abstract

A method for preparing a lithographic printing plate by means of ink jet is disclosed. The ink jet fluid contains an oleophilizing compound chosen from the group consisting of a catechol, a pyrogallol, and a salicylic acid.

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