Printing plate and printer using it
US6543360B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 8, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 28, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41N3/006
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A printing system is provided which ensures easy formation of a plate and regeneration of the plate for continued use. The press plate used in a the printing system to form an image using a water-based ink is characterized in that, (I) prior to formation of a latent image, the surface forming the latent image exhibits extra ink-repellency to the ink to be used; (2) the press plate allows a water soluble material forming the latent image to be deposited thereon; (3) the latent image can be formed by allowing the water soluble material to be deposited on the press plate surface; and (4) the press plate can be regenerated as a plate which allows a new latent image to be formed by washing the press plate with water and drying it, upon completion of ensuing processes of development and transfer.
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