Multicolor thermal imaging method and thermal printer
US7408563B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M2205/04
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A multicolor direct thermal imaging method wherein a multicolor image is formed in a thermal imaging member comprising at least first and second different image-forming compositions and a thermal printer for use in practicing the method. Heat is applied to at least the second image-forming composition while the first image-forming composition is at a first baseline temperature (T1) to form an image in at least the second image-forming composition, and heat is applied to at least the first image-forming composition while it is at a second baseline temperature (T2) to form an image in at least the first image-forming composition, wherein T1 is different from T2.
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