ЗАЩИЩЕННАЯ ОТ ПОДДЕЛКИ БУМАГА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Защищенная от подделки бумага предназначена для изготовления ценных документов, таких как банкноты, паспорта, удостоверения личности или иные аналогичные документы. Она имеет плоскую основу (12), которая для повышения долговечности и увеличения продолжительности нахождения в обращении по меньшей мере частично снабжена грязеотталкивающим защитным покрытием (14). Такое защитное покрытие (14) состоит из по меньшей мере двух лаковых слоев (16, 18). Первый нижний (16) образован слоем нанесенного на основу (12) физически высыхающего лака, обеспечивающим контакт с расположенной под ним основой (12) и заполняющим и закрывающим ее поры. Физически высыхающий лак состоит из дисперсионного лака на водной основе и/или полиуретана, и/или водной дисперсии сложных полиэфиров алифатических полиуретанов, или водной дисперсии акрилстиролполиуретанов. Второй, верхний лаковый слой (18) защищает основу (12) от физических и химических воздействий и образован слоем радиационно-отверждаемого и/или физически высыхающего ...

ФОРМИРОВАНИЕ ТЕКСТУРЫ В ДЕКОРЕ ПОВЕРХНОСТИ БАНКИ

Предложен способ декорирования металлического корпуса банки, включающий следующие этапы: на корпусе банки распечатывают мелкий паттерн, используя нелакируемую краску, и, пока указанная распечатанная краска остается влажной, поверх напечатанного мелкого паттерна наносят лак. Данный паттерн сконфигурирован так, чтобы в лаке после его высыхания формировался текстурированный паттерн. 25 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

СПОСОБ МНОГОЦВЕТНОЙ ПЕЧАТИ И ПЕЧАТНАЯ МАШИНА ДЛЯ ЕГО ОСУЩЕСТВЛЕНИЯ

Использование: в печати, предпочтительно на ткани. Сущность изобретения: при применении многоцветного крашения с последовательным наложением печатающих красителей, которые охлаждаются в отдельных и последовательных печатающих устройствах, можно обеспечивать непосредственный контакт между охлаждающей поверхностью и печатающим красителем, который был нанесен в предыдущем печатающем устройстве. Таким образом обеспечивается фиксация печатающего красителя, а также снижение поверхностного натяжения, вследствие чего печатный материал будет иметь высокое качество без смазывания красителей и без риска прилипания влажного красителя к печатающей форме в следующем устройстве. 2 с. и 7 з.п. ф-лы, 6 ил.

Способ печати синтетических и натуральных тканей

BILDVERBESSERUNG

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Bedien-, Dekor- oder Anzeigeelementen mittels Laserstrahlung

ARTIKEL MIT PERMANENT AUFGEDRUCKTEN FREIMACHUNGSVERMERKEN

VERFAHREN UND DRUCKMASCHINE ZUM MEHRFARBENDRUCKEN, VORZUGSWEISE ZUM TEXTILDRUCKEN.

Verfahren zur Markierung von Werkstücken

Verfahren zur Markierung von Werkstücken (1) mit den folgenden Schritten in der angegebenen Reihenfolge:A) Bereitstellen des Werkstücks (1),B) Anbringen einer Markierung (3) an dem Werkstück (1), sodass die Markierung (3) stoffschlüssig mit dem Werkstück (1) verbunden wird, umfassend: Aufbringen einer oder mehrerer Rohmassen (2) für die Markierung (3) auf das Werkstück (1),C) Erhitzen des Werkstücks (1) mit der zumindest einen Rohmasse (2), sodass aus der Rohmasse (2) die Markierung (3) gebildet wird, undD) Durchführen einer Oberflächenbehandlung des Werkstücks (1) zumindest in einem Gebiet mit der Markierung (3), wobei- die Oberflächenbehandlung im Schritt D) ein Kugelstrahlen, ein Sandstrahlen oder ein materialabtragendes Ätzen, dem gegenüber die Markierung (3) resistent ist, ist,- die Markierung (3) mindestens bis nach dem Schritt D) lesbar am Werkstück (1) verbleibt,- die Markierung (3) in zumindest einem Teil des nahen ultravioletten, des sichtbaren und/oder des nahinfraroten Spektralbereichs ...

Hand printing unit labeling surfaces with diverse information, combines printing head with position sensor and image memory

The head includes individually-addressable elements (2) and has a position sensor (4) connected to it. Control electronics (5) with an image memory (6) are connected to the printing head and position sensor. Data for the required printed image are stored in the memory. The unit (1) is manually passed over the region to be printed. The position sensor relays print head location continuously to the electronics, which causes the stored images to be laid down independently of the course and speed of movement. An Independent claim is included for the corresponding method.

Verfahren zum Trocknen einer Druckfarbe auf einem Bedruckstoff in einer Druckmaschine und Druckmashine

METHOD OF PRODUCING THREE-DIMENSIONAL FOAM PLASTIC FORMS

... 1459345 Producing designs on surfaces B S FERRIS 28 June 1974 28813/74 Heading B6G [Also in Division G2] A method of producing 3-D replicas of designs which comprises (a) printing the design using heat-resistant ink on the surface of a layer of polystyrene foam preferably 0À06-0À25 inch thick and (b) exposing to heat from a high temperature source (e.g. a gas flame) to collapse and dissipate the sheet in the areas not carrying the design. The replicas may be used for decoration, making signs or for making letter-press printing plates.

Anticipative temperature control for thermal transfer overcoating

Method and apparatus for thermal transfer overcoat technology. Throughput conditions are anticipated 405-421. Multi-stage preheating of the fuser 305 is performed such that active heating during thermal transfer overcoat is eliminated. Thermal waves create an accumulated fuser heat that is a sufficient energy to maintain a substantially constant fuser temperature needed for one whole thermal transfer overcoat cycle.

A METHOD OF FORMING INDICIA ON A SUBSTRATE.

A method of forming indicia on a substrate 1 e.g. packaging material, comprising the steps of:- (a) applying a layer 4 of a first ink to the substrate 1, the first ink having a relatively high adhesion to the substrate 1; (b) applying a layer 5 of a second ink over at least a part of the layer 4 of the first ink, the first and second inks being such that they interact to increase the heat resistance of the second ink and have relatively high adhesion for each other; (c) applying a layer 6 of a third ink over at least a part of the layer 5 of the second ink, the third ink adhering to the second ink with relatively low adhesion; and (d) selectively removing portions of the layer 6 of the third ink by the use of heat or abrasion whereby the second ink is exposed and left adhered to the substrate and the indicia are formed thereby. ...

Method and apparatus for printing fluid on a substrate

Ink jet recording method.

An ink-jet recording method is described comprising applying an ink-jet onto a synthetic pulp paper and then heat-treating the synthetic pulp paper to fuse synthetic pulp, to obtain an ink-jet recording having high density, water resistance, and color-reproduction properties.

Method and apparatus for enhancing the gloss of printed films produced by an offset printing precess

Method and apparatus for printing fluid on a substrate

Identification and authentication using polymeric liquid crystal material markings.

Identification and authentication using polymeric liquid crystal material markings

Piezochromic security element.

Identification and authentication using polymeric liquid crystal material markings.

Process of impression per transfer of dyes.

Identification and authentication using polymeric liquid crystal material markings.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON BEDRUCKTEN TRÄGERSUBSTRATEN

FLEXOGRAPHIC PRINTING WITH HARDENING DURING THE TRANSMISSION ON A SUBSTRATE

ARTICLE WITH PERMANENTLY IMPRINTING FREEING NOTES

THERMAL COLORING MATERIAL TRANSMISSION LAYER.

PRINTING PROCESS WITH REACTIVE COLORS

Systems and methods for decorating substrates

Systems and methods for forming and applying decorations onto substrates (10) are disclosed. According to some aspects, a decoration may be formed on a carrier web (104) at a decoration forming station (206) positioned along a web path. The decorations may be transported along the web path to an application station (208) at which the decorations are applied to substrates (10) from the carrier web (104).

Manufacturing of decorative surfaces by inkjet

... 1 GSGN13058 WO Abstract A method for manufacturing decorative surfaces including the steps of: a) inkjet printing a colour pattern on a paper substrate with one or more aqueous inkjet inks of an aqueous inkjet ink set; and therafter b) impregnating the paper substrate with a thermosetting resin, wherein the aqueous inkjet ink set includes a cyan aqueous inkjet ink containing a copper phthalocyanine pigment; a red aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment C.I Pigment Red 254 or a mixed crystal thereof; a yellow aqueous inkjet ink containing a pigment C.I Pigment Yellow 151 or a mixed crystal thereof; and a black aqueous inkjet ink containing a carbon black pigment; with the proviso that the aqueous inkjet inks do not include a polymer latex binder; and that the paper substrate includes one or more ink receiving layers for improving the image quality of the aqueous inkjet inks jetted thereon.

Processes for producing security threads or stripes

The present invention relates to the field of the protection of value documents and value commercial goods against counterfeit and illegal reproduction. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for producing security threads or stripes to be incorporated into or onto security documents and security documents comprising said security threads or stripes. The disclosed security threads or stripes comprise a first plurality of magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles having an orientation following a convex curvature when viewed from the side where the first hardened coating and the second hardened coating are at least partially jointly visible and a second hardened coating comprising the second plurality of magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles having an orientation following a concave curvature when viewed from the side of the security thread or stripe where the first hardened coating and the second hardened coating are at least partially jointly visible so as to form ...

Printed watermark

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a substrate with an embedded, UV-visible pattern, wherein a liquid treatment composition comprising at least one acid is deposited onto a substrate, which comprises at least one optical brightener and optionally a filler, wherein the filler comprises 0 to 60 wt.-% of a salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound, based on the total weight of the substrate.

A method and a printing machine for multicolour printing, preferably textile printing

TEXTILE PRINTING APPARATUS

LATENT FINGERPRINT DETECTION

METHOD FOR PRODUCING HIGH GLOSS PRINTED IMAGES

A method for printing an image on a surface of a substrate having a surface finish defined by a gloss, the method comprising: printing an image on the surface of the substrate, such that image areas thereof have a thickness, when fixed to the substrate and dry, of less than about 6 micrometers of a thermoplastic material; and smoothing the surface of at least a portion of the thermoplastic material.

RECORDED MATTER, METHOD OF PRODUCING RECORDED MATTER, METHOD FOR IMPROVING IMAGE FASTNESS, IMAGE FASTNESS-IMPROVING AGENT, IMAGE FASTNESS IMPROVING KIT, DISPENSER, AND APPLICATOR

In order to provide a recorded matter having image fastness to light and gas, disclosed is a recorded matter having an ink-receiving layer of a porous structure, wherein the ink-receiving layer has an image region where an image is formed with a coloring material, wherein the image region has a portion in which all or substantially all of the coloring material distributing in a thickness direction of the ink-receiving layer is embedded in a non-volatile liquid which does not dissolve the coloring material.

GRAPHIC ARTS FILM INCLUDING A TONER ADHESIVE ELASTOMERIC SILICONE RESIN LAYER AND A SOLIDIFIED INK DEPOSIT ON THE TONED IMAGE

PRINTED WATERMARK

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a substrate with an embedded, UV-visible pattern, wherein a liquid treatment composition comprising at least one acid is deposited onto a substrate, which comprises at least one optical brightener and optionally a filler, wherein the filler comprises 0 to 60 wt.-% of a salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound, based on the total weight of the substrate.

PROCESSES FOR PRODUCING SECURITY THREADS OR STRIPES

The present invention relates to the field of the protection of value documents and value commercial goods against counterfeit and illegal reproduction. In particular, the present invention relates to processes for producing security threads or stripes to be incorporated into or onto security documents and security documents comprising said security threads or stripes. The disclosed security threads or stripes comprise a first plurality of magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles having an orientation following a convex curvature when viewed from the side where the first hardened coating and the second hardened coating are at least partially jointly visible and a second hardened coating comprising the second plurality of magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles having an orientation following a concave curvature when viewed from the side of the security thread or stripe where the first hardened coating and the second hardened coating are at least partially jointly visible so as to form ...

SUBTRACTIVE COLOR HOT MELT INK REFLECTION IMAGES ON OPAQUE SUBSTRATES

In the particular embodiments of the invention described in the specification, an opaque subtractive color ink reflection print having improved color purity resulting from reduced frosting and crystallization of the ink layers is prepared by reheating the ink image to a temperature above the melting point of at least one of the inks and then quenching the image by cooling it at a rate of at least 50.degree.C per second. In one embodiment, the ink image is produced by an ink jet head (10) applied to a substrate (14) supported on a platen (15) maintained at least 20.degree.C below the melting point of the inks to inhibit spreading of the inks into the substrate, and the image is thereafter heated by a heater (28) to a temperature at least 20.degree.C above the melting point of at least one of the inks for a period of 3 to 5 seconds and then quenched by a quenching platen (32) at a rate of 500.degree.C per second to produce an image having less than 20% light loss resulting from scattering ...

DEACIDIFICATION TREATMENT OF PRINTED CELLULOSIC MATERIALS

A deacidification composition for use in for treating printed cellulosic materials is provided. A method of making the composition and a method of preparing components of the composition also are provided. The composition includes a metal carbonate, an ultra-dry alcohol having a moisture content of less than about 100 ppm and an ultra-dry solvant having a moisture content of less than about 100 ppm.

POSITIVE IDENTIFICATION AND PROTECTION OF DOCUMENTS USING INKLESS FINGERPRINT METHODOLOGY

A method and process to be utilized on any printed document, where identification of the user or owner is critical. A system would include the steps of first providing a document; next, applying a clear chemical coating (20) onto at least a portion of the document; applying a non-visible image onto the chemical coated portion of the document; providing an activator solution (30); applying the activated solution to the chemically coated portion of the document to reveal the image thereupon; identifying the stamped image for assuring that the stamped image is not a counterfeit or the like. There may be further included the step of providing a second portion of the document with a coated solution for providing a fingerprint onto the treated portion of the document. The activator solution may be dispensed through various ways, such as a pad, a pen, or a spray container.

Procédé pour l'application sur des surfaces de dessins lumineux.

Durchlaufverfahren zum Bedrucken von Gegenständen und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung dieses Verfahrens

Dyeing printing organic synthetic hydrophobic materials

Synthetic hydrophobic materials are printed in 1 or more colours by printing the material directly with a solution or dispersion of a dye and/or an optical bleach which sublimes at 140-250 deg.C. and heating the printed portions, preferably to the temp. of sublimation. The method is simple and requires no auxiliaries or post-treatment. The process is applied to knitted, (non) woven fabrics or films, particularly carpets, of polyesters, cellulose esters, polyamides and/or polyacrylonitrile or their mixtures with natural fibres.

Dyeing printing organic synthetic hydrophobic materials

Synthetic hydrophobic materials are printed in 1 or more colours by printing the material directly with a solution or dispersion of a dye and/or an optical bleach which sublimes at 140-250 deg.C. and heating the printed portions, preferably to the temp. of sublimation. The method is simple and requires no auxiliaries or post-treatment. The process is applied to knitted, (non) woven fabrics or films, particularly carpets, of polyesters, cellulose esters, polyamides and/or polyacrylonitrile or their mixtures with natural fibres.

VORRICHTUNG ZUM KONTINUIERLICHEN UEBERTRAGEN UND THERMOFIXIEREN VON DISPERSIONSFARBSTOFFEN AUF SYNTHETISCHEN TEXTILIEN.

Verfahren zum Bedrucken oder optischen Aufhellen von textilen Flächengebilden aus Kunstfasern

Matière imprimable

Method and device for producing a print on an object, for example a key body

The object (1) is printed with ink (16) in a manner known per se, for example with a dabber printing machine. In order to make the ink (16) resistant to erosion, a film (3) is pressed onto the printed surface (23) of the object (1) by a pressure body (4). At approximately the same time, the printed surface (23) of the object (1) is heated by the pressure body (4) so that the ink (16) penetrates the object (1). The film (3) absorbs the residual ink and protects the object from radiation heat. The method results in clear prints and is also suitable for fine, complex and coloured prints. ...

DIGITAL BINDER AND POWDER PRINT

IDENTIFICATION AND AUTHENTICATION USING POLYMERIC LIQUID CRYSTAL MATERIAL MARKINGS

Efficient gravure and film covering process of corrugated board

Digital printed applique emblem

Ink composition and ink jetting record method

Improvements with the thermoplastic matters

Method of preparation of printed laminated films

RECORDING MEDIUM

Composed anti-mackling

Process for the realization of images

SUPPORT Of RECORDING

Water a thermofusible Toner for electrostatic recording

Process of production of a transparent original

Printing porous support with labile foam compsn. - comprising aq. suspension or emulsion of particles, esp. pigments, binder and air

FABRICATION METHOD OF COLOR FILTER OF LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY DEVICE

ARTICLES HAVING A HYDROPHILIC POLYMERIC SHELL AND METHOD FOR PREPARING THE SAME

COMPOSITIONS OF DESACIDIFICATION FOR TREATMENT OF MATERIALS CELULÓSICOS PRINTED MATTERS AND TREATMENT OF DESACIDIFICATION FOR MATERIALS CELULÓSICOS PRINTED MATTERS, AND, PROCESSES TO PRODUCE A COMPOSITION OF TREATMENT OF DESACIDIFICATION FOR MATERIALS CELULÓSIC

PROCESS FOR PRINTING ON LEATHER

La présente invention concerne un procédé d'impression sur cuir qui consiste à produire une image numérique, monochromatique ou polychromatique, à imprimer cette image sur du papier de transfert spécial jet d'encre, à presser ladite image sur une pièce de cuir, puis à enlever la couche support du papier de transfert.

Recorded matter, method of producing recorded matter, method for improving image fastness, image fastness-improving agent, image fastness improving kit, dispenser, and applicator

A method of manufacturing a recorded matter having an ink-receiving layer of a porous structure. The ink-receiving layer has an image region where an image is formed with a coloring material. The method includes the steps of (i) applying an ink to the ink-receiving layer to obtain an image region where an image is formed with a coloring material contained in the ink, (ii) applying a liquid comprising a non-volatile liquid not dissolving the coloring material to the ink-receiving layer, and (iii) forming a portion in which all or substantially all of the coloring material distributed in a thickness direction of the ink-receiving layer is embedded in the non-volatile liquid by rubbing the non-volatile liquid after it is applied. The non-volatile liquid contains an ester of a saturated fatty acid and an alcohol.

Metal articles with smooth surface having durable visible marking and method of manufacture

Metal articles having a durable visible marking on a smooth Type III hard anodized surface particularly useful for shock absorber tubes are produced by applying an alkaline solution to the anodized surface for not less than about 15 seconds at temperature of 100°-140° F.; applying a pattern of lacquer based solvent ink to said surface; and sealing the applied pattern by applying a liquid selected from the group consisting of nickel acetate, cobalt acetate and boiling water to said pattern.

Tipper for embossed cards and removable cassette for use therewith

An improvement in a device for tipping an embossed workpiece, such as a credit card, the device being of the type having a frame supporting a stationary bed for receiving the workpiece and a heated platen reciprocally driven through a cycle toward and away from the bed in response to insertion of the workpiece. The improvement comprises a removably mounted holder containing a ribbon having a treated surface thereon, the ribbon extends unsupported a distance between a supply spool and a driven takeup spool mounted within the holder. Only the unsupported portion of the ribbon is positioned intermediate the platen and stationary bed when the holder is in place and is forced into engagement with the workpiece during movement of the platen toward the stationary bed.

POROUS BODY AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME, INK JET PRINTING METHOD AND INK JET PRINTING APPARATUS

The present invention provides a porous body for the absorption of a liquid component contained in an ink image on an ink receiving medium, the porous body including a fiber having a pore structure in the inside, wherein the pore structure satisfies the following requirements (a) and (b), and an inter-fiber void ratio which indicates the volume ratio of a void formed between the each fibers is 40% or more to 80% or less: (a) average pore size/average fiber diameter is 0.2 or less; and (b) an intra-fiber void ratio is 5% or more to 40% or less.

Image forming apparatus

According to one embodiment, an image forming apparatus having an image forming function to form an image on a recording medium, and an image erasing function to erase an image formed on a recording medium is provided. The image forming apparatus has an erasing unit which erases the image formed on the recording medium under an erasing condition changeable in accordance with whether or not erasable coloring material used in the image formed on the recording medium is predetermined coloring material, when the image erasing function is performed.

RECORDING METHOD AND RECORDING APPARATUS

A recording method uses an ink composition containing a colorant, resin particles, an organic solvent and water, and an aggregating liquid containing a coagulant for aggregating components of the ink composition. The method includes adhering the aggregating liquid to a recording region of a recording medium; adhering the ink composition to the recording region by ejecting the ink composition from a recording head; and drying the recording region to which the aggregating liquid and the ink composition are adhered such that an amount of the organic solvent in the recording region is 2.0 mg/inch2 or less to obtain a recorded material.

DIGITAL IMAGING PROCESS FOR FLOORING MATERIAL

A method is provided for imaging fibrous polyamide flooring material. Images are formed on fibrous polyamide flooring material having vivid color and color saturations by piezoelectric digital means without going through washing process or discharging hazardous chemicals. The energy-saving and environmentally friendly method can produce high resolution product with durability and longevity.

VANADIUM OXIDE NANOPARTICLE-BASED INK COMPOSITIONS

Embodiments of the present disclosure describe ink compositions comprising a plurality of vanadium oxide nanoparticles and one or more carrier solvents. Embodiments of the present disclosure further describe methods of preparing ink compositions, methods of printing the ink compositions, RF devices and/or components incorporating the ink compositions, and the like.

Liquid discharge apparatus

A liquid discharge apparatus includes a conveying part configured to convey a medium in a conveying direction. A discharge head is configured to discharge a droplet onto a medium carried by the conveying part. A heating part is arranged at the downstream of the discharge head and configured to heat a medium while contacting with the medium attached with a droplet discharged by the discharge head. The heating part is arranged at a position contacting with at least part of the droplet present on the surface of the medium.

Non-evaporative ink drying system and method

An apparatus for non-evaporative drying comprises a solvent permeable transfer substrate having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. An ejector is configured to eject a droplet comprising at least one solvent onto the first surface of the transfer substrate. A reservoir comprising a draw solution is configured to place the draw solution in contact with the second surface of the transfer substrate, and a print substrate is configured to contact a portion of the first surface of the transfer substrate.

DESIGN DEVICES FOR APPLYING A COLORANT TO A SURFACE

Image forming method and apparatus

An image forming method comprising steps of: preparing a medium to be formed an image thereon, the image being based on signals of image data; forming the image directly on the medium in an ink jet system that discharges oil-based ink by utilizing electrostatic fields; rolling an adhesive roller on the medium before and/or during forming the image on the medium; adhering dust existing on the medium to the adhesive roller in order to remove the dust from the medium; and, fixing the image on the medium.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INK JET RECORDING

An ink jet recording method capable of restricting blurring of printed characters and providing clear color printing, which comprises the step of emitting particles of an ink composition, containing at least colorants, a thermoplastic resin and water, onto a recording medium; and the step of heating the recording medium to a temperature higher than the softening point of the thermoplastic resin so that blurring of the ink can be effectively restricted.

Ink jet recording method

An ink jet recording method capable of providing an image having a good quality is disclosed. In the ink jet recording method, a reaction solution and an ink composition are used to conduct printing on a recording medium. The reaction solution comprises a polyvalent metal salt, and an ink composition comprises a pigment and a resin emulsion. ...

IMAGE FORMING METHOD, IMAGE FORMING DEVICE USED FOR THE SAME AND INK SET

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ink set consisting of a recording liquid and a treatment liquid controlling feathering and color bleeding on a plain paper and obtaining a high-quality image, an image recording method using the set, an image recording device and a printed matter. SOLUTION: The recording liquid with a color material and the treatment liquid containing the component reactive with the color material are brought into contact with each other and mixed on a material to be recorded, then the image is formed by adjusting the pH (γ) of the mixed liquid. In formation of the image, the above component has an isoelectric point at which the zeta potential(ζ) variation of the component against the pH variation of the mixed liquid becomes zero. The recording liquid and the treatment liquid are adjusted so that the pH (a), having the variation rate of near -2.5 mV×1 /mol against the pH of ζ in the acidity side starting from the pH (c) at the isoelecric point, satisfies the conditions ...

СПОСОБЫ ПРОИЗВОДСТВА ЗАЩИТНЫХ НИТЕЙ ИЛИ ПОЛОСОК

Изобретение относится к области защиты ценных бумаг и ценных коммерческих товаров от подделки и незаконного воспроизводства. В частности, изобретение относится к способам производства защитных нитей или полосок для включения в или на защищенные документы и защищенным документам, содержащим указанные защитные нити или полоски. Раскрытые защитные нити или полоски содержат первое множество частиц магнитного или намагничиваемого пигмента, имеющих ориентацию с выпуклой кривизной при обзоре со стороны, с которой первое затвердевшее покрытие и второе затвердевшее покрытие являются по меньшей мере частично совместно видимыми, и второе затвердевшее покрытие, содержащее второе множество частиц магнитного или намагничиваемого пигмента, имеющих ориентацию с вогнутой кривизной при обзоре со стороны защитной нити или полоски, с которой первое затвердевшее покрытие и второе затвердевшее покрытие являются по меньшей мере частично совместно видимыми для образования эффекта множественной перекатывающейся ...

МОНОМЕРЫ НА ОСНОВЕ АКРИЛАТА ДЛЯ ПРИМЕНЕНИЯ В КАЧЕСТВЕ РЕАКЦИОННОСПОСОБНЫХ РАЗБАВИТЕЛЕЙ В СОСТАВАХ ДЛЯ ПЕЧАТИ

Изобретение относится к композиции, пригодной для печати, содержащей a) от 3,00 до 50 мас. % по меньшей мере одного соединения формулы (I), в котором R1, R2 каждый независимо представляет собой Н или C1-С6-алкил; R3, R4, R5 каждый независимо представляет собой Н или С1-С6-алкил; R6 представляет собой Н или C1-С6-алкил; k равно 1, 2, или 3, в качестве компонента А; b) от 5,00 до 55 мас. % по меньшей мере одного мономера, имеющего две (мет)акрилатные группы и имеющего молекулярную массу Mw не более 500 Дальтон, в качестве компонента В; c) от 0,50 до 22,50 мас. % по меньшей мере одного мономера, имеющего по меньшей мере три (мет)акрилатные группы и имеющего молекулярную массу Mw не более 600 Дальтон, в качестве компонента С; d) от 3,00 до 25,00 мас. % по меньшей мере одного полимера, имеющего по меньшей мере две (мет)акрилатные группы и имеющего молекулярную массу Mw по меньшей мере 700 Дальтон, в качестве компонента D; e) от 3,00 до 15,00 мас. % одного или более фотоинициаторов в качестве ...

НОВАЯ МАРКИРОВКА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ВЫПОЛНЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к способу создания визуально идентифицируемого дифракционного узора на основе и касается маркировки и способа ее выполнения. Основу подвергают воздействию давления путем ввода ее в контакт со штампом для тиснения. Штамп имеет микрообработанный участок, предназначенный для создания на этой основе дифракционного узора. Основа содержит печатный бумажный или картонный лист, покрытый лаком на участке контакта штампа для тиснения с основой. Штамп имеет также гладкий участок для создания на указанной основе, кроме дифракционного узора, участка с повышенной степенью глянца. Изобретение позволяет создать простой и экономичный способ нанесения визуальной маркировки на основу. 2 н. и 22 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

СПОСОБ ПОЛУЧЕНИЯ ДИХРОИЧНЫХ ЗАЩИТНЫХ ПРИЗНАКОВ ДЛЯ ЗАЩИТЫ ЦЕННЫХ ДОКУМЕНТОВ

Изобретение относится к защитным средствам маркировки ценных документов. Технический результат направлен на повышение безопасности ценных документов от подделки и/или незаконного воспроизведения. Способ изготовления защитного признака для защиты ценного документа, при этом указанный защитный признак проявляет синий цвет при рассмотрении в проходящем свете и металлический желтый цвет при рассмотрении в падающем цвете. Способ изготовления включает следующие этапы: a) печать конкретной отверждаемой под воздействием излучения в УФ и видимой области краски на прозрачной или частично прозрачной области подложки ценного документа; b) нагревание слоя краски, полученного на этапе a), при температуре от приблизительно 55°C до приблизительно 100°C в течение по меньшей мере одной секунды, чтобы слой краски проявил металлический желтый цвет при рассмотрении в падающем цвете; и c) отверждение под воздействием излучения в УФ и видимой области слоя краски, полученного на этапе b), для образования защитного ...

ОСНОВА С ПЕЧАТЬЮ И ПОСЛЕДУЮЩИМ ГРУНТОВАНИЕМ

... 1. Основа, содержащая:a. пленку с печатью, при этом вся поверхность или часть поверхности пленки покрыта чернилами;b. слой грунтовки, не содержащей пигмента, покрывающий по меньшей мере некоторую часть пленки, чернил или одновременно пленки и чернил; иc. радиационно-отвержденный лак, покрывающий некоторую часть грунтовки;при этом грунтовка усиливает адгезию между чернилами и радиационно-отвержденным лаком.2. Основа по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что пленка является полиолефиновой пленкой.3. Основа по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что пленка выбрана из группы, состоящей из полиэтиленовых, полипропиленовых и полиэфирных пленок.4. Основа по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что пленка не является бумагой.5. Основа по п. 1, отличающаяся тем, что чернила являются чернилами на водной основе или чернилами на основе растворителя, и грунтовка является грунтовкой на водной основе или грунтовкой на основе растворителя.6. Основа по п. 5, отличающаяся тем, что чернила являются чернилами на основе растворителя, и растворитель ...

СПОСОБ ПЕЧАТИ С ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЕМ КРАСКИ С РАЗДЕЛЯЮЩИМИСЯ ФАЗАМИ

... 1. Способ, включающий:нанесение по меньшей мере одной краски с разделяющимися фазами в соответствии с заданным изображением на носитель, воспринимающий конечное изображение, причем нанесение осуществляется при первой температуре, при которой указанная по меньшей мере одна краска с разделяющимися фазами находится в расплавленном состоянии без разделения фаз;осуществление охлаждения красочного изображения до второй температуры, достаточной для начала кристаллизации по меньшей мере одного компонента указанной по меньшей мере одной краски с разделяющимися фазами, которая содержит при второй температуре кристаллическую фазу и аморфную фазу;причем аморфная фаза указанной по меньшей мере одной краски с разделяющимися фазами, по существу, проникает в носитель, воспринимающий конечное изображение; икристаллическая фаза указанной по меньшей мере одной краски с разделяющимися фазами, по существу, остается на поверхности носителя, воспринимающего конечное изображение;осуществление воздействия давлением ...

Tintenzusammensetzungen und Mehrfarben-Thermo-Tintenstrahldruckverfahren für die Herstellung von höherer Bildqualität

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VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON HOLOGRAMMEN UND/ODER OPTISCHEN EFFEKTEN AUF EINEM LAMINAREN MATERIAL

Verfahren zum Erhalt von Hologrammen und/oder optischen Effekten auf einem Walzgut, wobei das genannte Verfahren die Schritte umfasst, eine Matrize (3), die mit einem ursprünglichem Mikroreliefmuster eines Hologramms, oder das einer Ausbildung entspricht, die einen optischen Effekt erzeugen kann, versehenen ist, auf einer auf einem Walzsubstrat (2) aufgetragenen Lack- oder Klarlackschicht (1) zu überlagern und zu pressen und die Lackschicht (1) auf dem genannten Walzsubstrat (2) auszuhärten, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es die folgenden Schritte umfasst: – Bereitstellen der genannten Matrize (3) in Form eines Walzgutes, auf dem das zuvor genannte Muster ausgebildet ist; – dynamisches Überlagern der genannten, auf dem Walzsubstrat (2) aufgetragenen Lackschicht (1) mit der genannten Matrize (3) auf einer Stützwalze (21), und – dynamisches Pressen der auf dem Walzsubstrat (2) aufgetragenen Lackschicht (1) gegen die Matrize (3) auf der genannten Stützwalze (21) mittels einer Andruckwalze (22 ...

Inkjet recording method, and printed material

An inkjet recording method is provided that includes an image formation step of forming an image on a recording medium by discharging an ink composition containing a polymerizable compound and a polymerization initiator and having a surface tension at 25° C. in a range of 34.0 to 40.0 mN/m using an inkjet head having a nozzle plate with a face on the ink discharge side treated so as to have affinity for an ink, and a curing step of curing the ink composition by irradiating the discharged ink composition with actinic radiation. There is also provided a printed material recorded by the inkjet recording method.

Printable coating

A primer-less coating composition for facestock comprises: a binder being a water-dispersible polymer; an ethylenically unsaturated compound which is aqueous-dispersible and miscible with or bonded to said water-dispersible polymer, wherein said ethylenically unsaturated compound is able to form a covalent bond with an ink; and a crosslinker, wherein said crosslinker is suitable for binding the coating to the facestock. The coating composition may be applied to a substrate to form a printable film. A printed film in accordance with the invention may be used in a label, for example for use on a container such as a bottle.

Methods of adjusting gloss of images on substrates using ink partial-curing and contact leveling and apparatuses useful in forming images on substrates

Apparatuses and methods for forming images on substrates in printing are provided. An exemplary embodiment of the apparatuses includes a first marking station for applying a first ink having a first color to a surface of a substrate; a first partial-curing station downstream from the first marking station including at least one first radiant energy source for irradiating the first ink on the surface of the substrate with first radiation to partially-cure, and adjust gloss of, the first ink; a second marking station downstream from the first partial-curing station for applying a second ink having a second color to the surface of the substrate; a second partial-curing station downstream from the second marking station including at least one second radiant energy source for irradiating the first ink and the second ink on the surface of the substrate with second radiation to further partially-cure the first ink and to partially-cure the second ink to adjust gloss of the first ink and the second ink; a leveling device comprising a first member, a second member, and a nip formed by the first member and second member, the first member and second member being configured to apply pressure to the partially-cured first ink and second ink when the substrate is received at the nip to level the first ink and second ink on the surface of the substrate; and a post-leveling curing device for irradiating the as-leveled first ink and second ink on the surface of the substrate to substantially-fully cure the first ink and the second ink.

Method of printing

The application describes a method and apparatus for controlling surface finish in the printing of a substrate in a plurality of passes using a curable print material and an ink jet printer having a radiation source. A first set of passes is carried out, including depositing ink on the substrate and emitting radiation from a radiation source toward the deposited ink. The emitted radiation applies a dose of radiation in a first range. A second set of passes is then carried out to deposit ink on the substrate. Further radiation is emitted from a radiation source toward the deposited ink, the emitted radiation applying a dose of radiation in a second range different from the first range.

Ink jet recording method

A method of ink jet recording including forming an uncured first ink layer of a first ultraviolet curable ink A on a recording medium, forming an uncured second ink layer having a recording pattern inside the uncured first ink layer of the ink A by discharging a second ultraviolet curable ink B from an ink jet head, and curing the uncured first ink layer by irradiating the uncured first ink layer with ultraviolet light after forming the uncured second ink layer, wherein the ink A contains a photoradical generator and the ink B contains a photobase generator and a coloring agent.

Coating apparatus and coating method

In applying a coating liquid including a solute and a solvent onto a given area on a substrate so as to allow the coating liquid to be solidified on the substrate by volatizing the solvent, an atmosphere in a vicinity of a coated area of the substrate is kept under an atmosphere that reduces volatilization of the solvent until applying the coating liquid onto the given area of the substrate is finished.

Ink-jet ink printing system and method

An ink-jet ink printing method and associated system can comprise a printer including an ink-jet ink. The ink comprises an aqueous liquid vehicle, 1 wt % to 5 wt % pigment, 1 wt % to 5 wt % acrylic polymer particles, 0.3 wt % to 3 wt % urethane polymer particles, and is formulated to print on a vinyl medium. The system also includes a heating device. Upon applying heat to the ink-jet ink printed on the vinyl medium, the polymer particles in the printed ink fuse, and form a film encapsulating at least a portion of the pigment on the vinyl print medium.

Electromagnetic wave irradiation device and image formation apparatus

An electromagnetic wave irradiation device includes an irradiator which irradiates electromagnetic waves onto a liquid droplet which has been adhered to a recording medium, an irradiation controller which causes the irradiator to irradiate the electromagnetic waves periodically such that a frequency of an irradiation period in which the electromagnetic waves are irradiated is a predetermined frequency, and a time setting unit which sets a time ratio obtained by dividing a length of an irradiation time by the irradiator in the irradiation period by a length of a termination time during which the electromagnetic waves are not irradiated by the irradiator in the irradiation period to be a value of greater than or equal to 0.2 and less than or equal to 2.

Ink jet recording method, and record made by the same

An ink jet recording method includes preparing a bright image and improving the lightness, or the L*value, of the bright base image. More specifically, a bright image is formed using a bright pigment, and then an ink jet process is performed to discharge a white ink composition containing a white pigment onto the bright image with a weight per unit area (g/cm 2 ) in a range of 0.01 to 0.5, inclusive.

Treatment solution for ink-jet recording, water-based ink set for ink-jet recording, ink-jet recording method and ink-jet recording apparatus

A treatment solution for ink jet recording includes water; and a compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof, wherein in the general formula (1), m is an integer from 2 to 6, n is an integer from 20 to 40.

Inkjet printer and printing method

The effect of air resistance acting on ink drops discharged from nozzles of an ink-jet head is appropriately controlled, for example, by means of a method suitable for a breathable medium, such as a cloth and the like. In this way, for example, high-resolution printing, printing with a great gap distance, and the like is properly implemented. An ink-jet printer 10, for printing on a breathable medium 50 through which air passes from a printing surface to a rear surface, includes an ink-jet head 12 for discharging ink drops toward the medium 50, and a rear side component 14, having a hollow portion that opens its space toward the rear surface of the medium 50; and then ink-jet head 12 includes nozzles for discharging ink drops to the medium 50, and an airflow blowing section for blowing airflow, at least a part of the airflow going through a travel path of the ink drops, and the airflow moving toward the medium 50 together with the ink drops; and the rear side component 14 receives the airflow, passing through from the printing surface of the medium 50 to the rear surface of the same, with the hollow portion.

System and method to apply topping materials to print products

Disclosed are systems and methods, including a method that includes depositing a curable adhesive onto a first surface of a substrate in a pre-determined pattern, placing topping material onto the substrate with the deposited adhesive, and applying UV energy to the substrate including the deposited adhesive and the placed topping material to cause curing of the deposited adhesive.

Decolorizable color developing particle

According to one embodiment, decolorizable color developing particle includes 41 to 50% by mass of a color material relative to the total amount, while the rest being a binder. The color material contains an amount m L of a color developing compound and an amount m D (m D <m L ) of a developer. Island portions rich in the color material are distributed within sea portion rich in the binder.

Process for the manufacturing of surface elements

A process for the manufacturing of surface elements is provided herein. The surface elements can include a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. A supporting core with a desired format is manufactured and provided with an upper side and a lower side. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a décor, by for example printing, which décor is positioned after a predetermined fixed point on the supporting core. The upper side of the supporting core is provided with a protecting, at least partly translucent, wear layer by for example spray coating, roller coating, curtain coating and immersion coating or by being provided with one or more sheets of a-cellulose impregnated with thermosetting resin or lacquer.

Decolorizng apparatus

An erasing apparatus of embodiments has a color erasing device, the color erasing device has: a first heating member; a second heating member provided at a position facing the first heating member so as to form a nip portion therebetween through which the sheet is passed; a halogen lamp configured to heat the second heating member from outside thereof; and a reflector provided at a position opposite to the second heating member with the halogen lamp interposed therebetween and having a reflective surface configured to reflect heat received from the halogen lamp toward the second heating member, the reflector forming a guiding section configured to be in sliding contact with the sheet being conveyed so as to guide the sheet to the nip portion, the guiding section being heated by the halogen lamp.

Methods, apparatus, and systems for uv gel ink spreading

A UV curable gel ink spreading method and system includes setting an ink re-flow drum temperature, jetting UV gel ink onto a substrate using a print head, heating a back side of the substrate to cause re-flow using the re-flow drum, and curing the UV gel ink image using a UV source to produce a cured image. At least one of drawback and line spread may be measured in-line to determine whether to modify a drum temperature, a UV source location, and/or a print process speed to optimize drawback and/or line spread. Acceptable or optimized temperatures and/or UV source locations may be saved as a set point that corresponds to a substrate type.

Method for manufacturing a marking and corresponding product

The invention relates to the production of an optically detectable marking on a substrate. In the method, a substrate is taken, a printing ink containing a starch derivative in a solution form is printed on at least a selected first area and at least a selected second area is left unprinted, the printing ink is allowed to dry, in such a way that the starch derivative form a thermoplastic film in the said first area on the surface of the substrate, and an optically detectable marking is hot-pressed into the film. The invention also relates to a corresponding product. With the aid of the invention hot-pressable diffractive embossing is created at low temperatures, for example, on paper or board.

Ink composition for clear layer formation, coating method for same, and printed article using the same

Disclosed is an ink composition for clear layer formation having excellent adhesion properties on substrates, recording layers, and clear layers, as well as excellent overcoat characteristics and refinishing properties. Further disclosed are a coating method for the ink composition, and a printed article formed using the ink composition. The ink composition for clear layer formation is used for forming at least one clear layer on a substrate, or on a printed article on which a printed coating film is formed on a substrate as a recording layer. The ink composition for clear layer formation is characterised in that: the surface free energy of the substrate is 30-45 (mJ/m 2 ); the surface free energy of the recording layer is 40-50 (mJ/m 2 ); the contact angle of the ink composition to the substrate is 30-65 degrees, the contact angle of the ink composition to the recording layer is 40-55 degrees, and the contact angle of the ink composition to the clear layer is 45-60 degrees.

Image forming method

The image forming method of the present invention includes imparting ink to form an image on a recording medium, drying the image, and curing the image after the drying process, wherein the recording medium has one or a plurality of pigment layers on at least one surface of a support with cellulose pulp as a main component, and a transference amount of pure water into the recording medium is specific value, and the ink composition includes a pigment, water, and a water soluble polymerizable compound where the content ratio is equal to or more than 15 mass % and less than 40 mass %, and the content of a water soluble organic solvent is less than 3 mass %.

Printer and printing method

The present invention provides a printer and printing method that forms a lenticular lens or a transparent structure based on pseudo-embossment printing or the like on paper having penetrability, and an inkjet printer performs: with respect to a base material 9 having a characteristic of being penetrated by radiation-curable ink, an undercoating step of using radiation-curable transparent ink to form a thin undercoat layer 94; an undercoat curing step of irradiating the formed undercoat layer 94 with radiation to completely solidify the formed undercoat layer 94; a transparent structure forming step of using the radiation-curable transparent ink to form a spacer layer 96 and microlens layer 97 as a desired transparent structure on the solidified undercoat layer 94; and a transparent structure curing step of afterward further irradiating the radiation to cure the formed spacer layer 96 and microlens layer 97.

Mark forming apparatus, image forming apparatus, and mark forming method

A mark forming apparatus according to the present embodiment includes an image acquisition portion, a calculation portion, a detection portion, and a formation portion. The image acquisition portion scans and acquires an image formed on a sheet. The calculation portion calculates a color material attachment amount of the image from the image acquired by the image acquisition portion. The detection portion detects a predetermined mark which is already formed on the sheet. The formation portion forms a predetermined mark with a shape according to the color material attachment amount calculated by the calculation portion on the sheet in addition to the existing predetermined mark detected by the detection portion.

Intermediate transfer medium

In an intermediate transfer medium, a substrate, protective layers having a layered structure of two or more layers, and a receiving layer are layered in this order. One layer in the protective layers having the layered structure contains, as a main component, one material or a mixture of two or more materials selected from the group consisting of polyesters having a high polymerization degree, a number-average molecular weight (Mn) of not less than 12,000 and a Tg of not less than 60° C., polycarbonates and polyester urethanes. Another layer in the protective layers having the layered structure contains one or more materials selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl alcohols, polyvinyl butyrals, polyvinyl acetals and polyvinyl pyrrolidones or includes a cationic resin, and the receiving layer contains a side chain-type aralkyl-modified silicone in an amount of 0.5-5% by weight on a base of the total weight of the receiving layer.

Image forming method and image formed matter

An image forming method including: applying a pre-treatment liquid to a recording medium; and applying a stimulus to an inkjet ink to jet the inkjet ink onto the recording medium, onto which the pre-treatment liquid has been applied, so as to form an image on the recording medium, wherein the pre-treatment liquid contains a water-soluble aliphatic organic acid, a water-soluble organic monoamine compound, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water, and the inkjet ink contains an aqueous pigment dispersion in which a pigment is dispersed with an anionic dispersant or nonionic dispersant, a water-soluble organic solvent, an anionic ionomer-based aqueous urethane resin, a surfactant, a penetrating agent, and water, and wherein the pre-treatment liquid contains 1 molar equivalent or higher of the water-soluble organic monoamine compound relative to an acid group contained in the water-soluble aliphatic organic acid.

ELECTROPHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGE FORMING METHOD

An image forming method including forming an image of a toner including a wax on a recording medium; fixing the toner image using by an oil-less fixing device; and then forming an overcoat layer on the fixed toner image. When a portion of the fixed toner image having the heaviest toner weight is subjected to an ATR FT-IR analysis, a peak area ratio Ab/Aa falls in a range of 3.0 to 7.0 or a peak area ratio Ab′/Aa′ falls in a range of 0.004 to 0.014, wherein Aa represents the area of a peak present in a range of 2896 cmto 2943 cm, Ab represents the area of a peak present in a range of 2946 cmto 2979 cm, Aa′ represents the area of a peak present in a range of 791 cmto 860 cm, and Ab′ represents the area of a peak present in a range of 2834 cmto 2862 cm. 2. The image forming method according to claim 1 , wherein the toner image forming includes:forming a color toner image of a test chart No. 4 of ISO/IEC 15775:1999 using yellow, magenta, cyan and black toners,wherein a portion of a fixed red toner image having a highest image density, a portion of a fixed blue toner image having a highest image density, and a portion of a fixed green toner image having a highest image density are subjected to the ATR FT-IR analysis to obtain three data of each of the ratios Ab/Aa and Ab′/Aa′, andwherein a highest datum among the three data of the ratio Ab/Aa falls in the range of from 3.0 to 7.0 or a highest datum among the three data of the ratio Ab′/Aa′ falls in the range of from 0.004 to 0.014.3. The image forming method according to claim 1 , wherein the overcoat layer forming includes:applying an overcoat layer composition liquid on the fixed toner image; andirradiating the applied overcoat layer composition liquid with light or electron beams to form a crosslinked overcoat layer on the fixed toner image.4. The image forming method according to claim 3 , wherein when the overcoat layer composition liquid is dropped from a point 10 mm above the fixed toner image in an amount of 0.3 ...

Printing press for numbering and varnishing of security documents, including banknotes

There is described a sheet-fed or web-fed printing press for numbering and varnishing of security documents, including banknotes, comprising:—a numbering group ( 02 ) comprising at least one numbering unit ( 21, 22 ) for numbering printed material in the form of individual sheets or successive portions of a continuous web carrying multiple security imprints; and—a varnishing group ( 03; 03 *) located downstream of the numbering group ( 02 ) for applying varnish onto recto and verso sides of the printed material, the varnishing group ( 03; 03 *) comprising at least a first varnishing unit ( 31 ) disposed above a path of the printed material to apply varnish on the recto side of the printed material and at least a second varnishing unit ( 32 ) disposed below the path of the printed material to apply varnish on the verso side of the printed material.

METHOD FOR RECORDING GLOSSY IMAGE

A recording method includes a method for recording a glossy image on a recording medium of which a recording surface includes a recording portion having the glossy image recorded and a non-recording portion having the glossy image non-recorded. The method includes the steps of attaching a resin-containing masking composition to the non-recording portion; attaching an adhesive composition to the recording portion by an ink jet method; bringing the recording medium into contact with a glossy film-formed sheet such that the recording surface of the recording medium faces the glossy film-formed surface of the sheet, heating the adhesive composition; and peeling off the recording medium and the sheet. 1. A method for recording a glossy image on a recording medium of which a recording surface includes a recording portion having the glossy image recorded and a non-recording portion having the glossy image non-recorded , the method comprising the steps of:attaching a resin-containing masking composition to the non-recording portion;attaching an adhesive composition to the recording portion by an ink jet method;bringing the recording medium into contact with a glossy film-formed sheet such that the recording surface of the recording medium faces the glossy film-formed surface of the sheet,heating the adhesive composition; andpeeling off the recording medium and the sheet.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive composition contains an adhesive compound and the adhesive compound has a glass transition temperature of −10° C. or higher and 70° C. or lower.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the masking composition contains the resin of 3% by mass or more.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the resin has a glass transition temperature of 70° C. or higher.5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the resin is at least one of acryl-based claim 3 , urethane-based claim 3 , and polyester-based claim 3 , and incorporated as emulsion in the ...

Liquid composition, ink jet recording method, ink jet recording apparatus and recorded article

A liquid composition including: a radical polymerization inhibitor; a solvent; and a surfactant, wherein the content of the radical polymerization inhibitor is 0.1 to 50% by weight.

Thermal transfer ribbon for finishing a printed label and method of manufacturing a thermal transfer ribbon therfor

A thermal transfer ribbon comprises a substrate, and a clear thermal transfer coating disposed on one side of the substrate, wherein the clear thermal transfer coating is substantially devoid of pigment material. Also, a method of manufacturing a thermal transfer ribbon for finishing a printed label comprises applying to one major side surface of a substrate a clear thermal transfer coating which is substantially devoid of pigment material. Further, an apparatus comprises a label printer, a thermal transfer printer, and an in-line feeding mechanism which interconnects the label printer and the thermal transfer printer to feed a printed label from the label printer to the thermal transfer printer so that the thermal transfer printer can thermally transfer a clear thermal transfer coating to the printed label to provide a finished label.

Method and apparatus for creating an image on an article, and article resulting therefrom

The present invention is directed to a method of printing an image on an object, such as a door facing or a door. An object having an exterior surface is provided. A first image component is printed on the exterior surface. A first transparent coat is applied on the exterior surface so as to cover the first image component. A second image component is printed on the first transparent coat. Optionally, a second transparent coat is applied to the first transparent coat and second image component so as to cover the first and second image components. The resulting object, such as a door, having the printed image thereon is also disclosed.

DECOLORIZING DEVICE AND DECOLORIZATION CONDITION SETTING METHOD

A decolorizing device includes a paper feed unit that feeds a sheet, on which an image has been formed using a color-erasable colorant, into a conveying path. A decolorization unit conveys the sheet fed by the paper feed unit into the conveying path while heating the sheet to a prescribed heat source setting temperature to decolorize the image on the sheet. A scanner reads and electronically processes the image and outputs an image density before and after decolorizing. A reject determination part determines the sheet, on which the image remains, as a reject sheet based on the image density after decolorizing. For the sheet determined as a reject sheet by the reject determination unit, when it is determined that the image density after decolorizing is lower than the image density before decolorizing, a decolorization condition setting part controls the heat source setting temperature in the decolorization unit to be higher. 1. A decolorizing device , comprising:a paper feed unit configured to feed a sheet on which an image has been formed using a color-erasable colorant;a decolorizing unit configured to heat the sheet at a first heating temperature in order to decolorize the image on the sheet;a scanner configured to scan a surface of the sheet on which the image was formed and to output an image density of the image before decolorizing and after decolorizing;a reject determination unit configured to determine that the sheet is rejected based on the image density of the image after decolorizing; anda decolorization condition setting unit configured to control the decolorization unit to heat the sheet that is determined to be rejected at a second heating temperature that is higher than the first heating temperature when it is determined that the image density after decolorizing is lower than the image density before decolorizing.2. The decolorizing device according to claim 1 , wherein the decolorization condition setting unit is configured to control claim 1 , for ...

Ink jet recording method, ultraviolet curable ink and ink jet recording apparatus

An ink jet recording method includes discharging a ultraviolet curable ink of which viscosity is 7 mPa·s or more at 20° C. from a head toward a recording medium, and curing the ultraviolet curable ink adhered to the recording medium, wherein, in the discharging, the temperature of the ultraviolet curable ink discharged is 20 to 30° C., and the viscosity of the ultraviolet curable ink at the temperature is 13 mPa·s or less.

DECOLORING SYSTEM AND CONTROL METHOD OF DECOLORING SYSTEM

A decoloring system has a scanner that reads an image on a paper sheet and generates image data; a first roller that applies heat on the paper sheet to decolor the image on the paper sheet; a heater that heats the roller; a first transporting mechanism that transports the paper sheet to the scanner; a second transporting mechanism that transports the paper sheet via the first transporting mechanism to the heater; and a controller that determines the operating condition of the heater and the transporting speed of the paper sheet on the basis of a specific code or a printing set-up printed on the paper sheet. 1. A decoloring system comprising:a first scanner that reads an image on a paper sheet and generates image data;a first roller that applies heat to the paper sheet to decolor the image on the paper sheet;a heater that heats the roller;a first transporting mechanism that transports the paper sheet to the scanner;a second transporting mechanism that transports the paper sheet to the heater via the first transporting mechanism; anda controller that determines an operating condition of the heater, and a transporting speed of the paper sheet by the first transporting mechanism and the second transporting mechanism on the basis of a marking on the sheet.2. The decoloring system according to claim 1 , further comprising:a camera that reads the marking on the paper sheet; whereinthe controller accesses a memory that records the marking and the printing set-up related to the marking, and, on the basis of the marking, acquires the printing set-up.3. The decoloring system according to claim 1 , further comprising:an operation panel that receives input of the specific code;wherein the controller receives a specific code input by a user via the operation panel relating to a marking, accesses the memory that records the specific code and the printing set-up related to the specific code, and acquires the printing set-up on the basis of the marking related to the specific code ...

COLOR ERASING APPARATUS AND COLOR ERASING HEAT SOURCE UNIT

According to one embodiment, a transporting path transports a paper with a heat erasable image. A first color erasing unit has a first heat roller and a first press roller. A second color erasing unit, downstream of the first color erasing unit, has a second heat roller and a second press roller. A gear drive train, engages the first heat roller and the second heat roller. An opening and closing mechanism moves between an open and a closed position. While maintaining the state of the gear drive train, the open position has the first press roller separated from the first heat roller and the second press roller separated from the second heat roller. In the closed position, the first press roller is in close proximity to the first heat roller and the second press roller is in close proximity to the second heat roller. 1. A color erasing apparatus , comprising:a transporting path for transporting a paper with a heat erasable image;a first color erasing unit having a first heat roller, with a first heat source therein, and a first press roller facing the first heat roller;a second color erasing unit having a second heat roller, with a second heat source therein, and a second press roller facing the second heat roller;a gear drive train connecting the first heat roller with the second heat roller, wherein the gear drive train has a plurality of gears; anda heat source opening and closing mechanism moveable from a first position to a second position while maintaining the state of the gear drive train, wherein the first press roller is separated from the first heat roller and the second press roller is separated from the second heat roller while in the first position, and the first press roller is in close proximity to the first heat roller and the second press roller is in close proximity to the second heat roller while in the second position.2. The color erasing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe first color erasing unit, the second color erasing unit, the gear ...

COLOR ERASING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING TEMPERATURE OF HEAT SOURCE IN COLOR ERASING APPARATUS

A color erasing apparatus according to an embodiment comprises a paper feeding section configured to supply to a conveying path a paper on which images are formed by a heat-erasable coloring material, a sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of a thickness of the paper, and a paper thickness detector configured to determine the thickness of the paper based on the sensor signal. The color erasing apparatus further comprises a color erasing section including a heat source configured to heat the paper; and a heat source temperature controller configured to control the heat source in the color erasing section to a predetermined temperature based on the determined thickness of the paper. 1. A color erasing apparatus comprising:a paper feeding section configured to supply to a conveying path a paper on which images are formed by a heat-erasable coloring material;a sensor configured to output a sensor signal indicative of a thickness of the paper;a paper thickness detector configured to determine the thickness of the paper based on the sensor signal;a color erasing section including a heat source configured to heat the paper; anda heat source temperature controller configured to control the heat source in the color erasing section to a predetermined temperature based on the determined thickness of the paper.2. The color erasing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the sensor comprises an ultrasonic transmitter and an ultrasonic receiver facing each other having the conveying path in the middle claim 1 , the ultrasonic transmitter configured to transmit an ultrasonic signal to the paper claim 1 , and the sensor configured to output the sensor signal based on the ultrasonic signal that has penetrated the paper and is received by the ultrasonic receiver.3. The color erasing apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the sensor signal is also indicative of a multi-feed of the paper claim 2 , the color erasing apparatus further comprising:a double-feed ...

IMAGE ERASING AND RECORDING MEDIUM HEATING APPARATUS

An image erasing apparatus comprises a first heating transporting member that includes a first heating member and a first pressing member that forms a first nip with the first heating member. The image erasing apparatus further comprises a second heating transporting member arranged downstream from the first heating transporting member, the second heating transporting member including a second heating member and a second pressing member that forms a second nip with the second heating member. In the image erasing apparatus, the recording medium is transported from the first heating transport member in an exit direction different from a direction of insertion into the first nip, and the second heating transporting member is arranged at a position such that the second nip is located in the exit direction. 1. An image erasing apparatus comprising:a first heating transporting member including a first heating member configured to heat a toner image formed on a first surface of a recording medium, and a first pressing member that forms a first nip with the first heating member and that works together with the first heating member to hold and transport the recording medium; anda second heating transporting member arranged downstream from the first heating transporting member, the second heating transporting member including a second heating member configured to heat a toner image formed on a second surface of the recording medium transported from the first heating transporting member, and a second pressing member that forms a second nip with the second heating member and which works together with the second heating member to hold and transport the recording medium, whereinthe recording medium is transported from the first heating transport member in an exit direction different from a direction of insertion into the first nip, andthe second heating transporting member is arranged at a position such that the second nip is located in the exit direction.2. The image erasing ...

DECOLORING APPARATUS, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND DECOLORING METHOD

According to one embodiment, a decoloring apparatus includes: a heating rotating member having roughness (Rz) of a surface, which comes into contact with a conveyed sheet, equal to or larger than 3.5 μm and equal to or smaller than 6.0 μm and configured to heat and decolor a decolorable colorant on the sheet; and a pressing member configured to come into press contact with the heating rotating member to form a nip section between the pressing member and the heating rotating member and cooperate with the heating rotating member to nip and convey the sheet. 1. A decoloring apparatus comprising:a heating member having roughness (Rz) of a surface, which comes into contact with a conveyed sheet, equal to or larger than 3.5 μm and equal to or smaller than 6.0 μm and configured to heat and decolor a decolorable colorant on the sheet; anda pressing member configured to come into press contact with the heating member to form a nip section between the pressing member and the heating member and cooperate with the heating member to nip and convey the sheet.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a heating section configured to heat the heating member.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 , wherein the heating section heats the heating member to temperature equal to or higher than 100° C. and equal to or lower than 150° C.4. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the heating member is an endless belt wound and suspended around plural rollers.5. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein at least one of the plural rollers around which the endless belt is wound and suspended includes a heating section configured to heat the endless belt.6. The apparatus according to claim 4 , wherein the endless belt includes a layer formed of at least one of nickel claim 4 , stainless steel claim 4 , and polyimide.7. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the heating member is a roller.8. The apparatus according to claim 7 , wherein the roller includes a core ...

Inkjet recording apparatus

An inkjet recording apparatus 1 which is able to print glossy images is provided. The apparatus includes a carriage 4 moving back and forth in a main scanning direction, a plurality of inkjet heads 5 mounted on the carriage 4 for discharging ink droplets in a medium, and an ultraviolet irradiator 6 mounted on the carriage for irradiating ultraviolet rays. The irradiator 6 includes a plurality of UVLEDs 63 which are arranged in a sub-scanning direction in a concave portion formed on the bottom side of the irradiator 6, and each partition wall 64 is provided between two adjacent UVLEDs 63. While the second discharge area A 2 of the inkjet heads 5 discharges clear ink on corresponding bands, the UVLEDs 63 e - 63 h which irradiate ultraviolet rays on the bands are turned off. Since the clear ink discharged from the second discharge area A 2 and deposited in the medium is not cured immediately but is rather smoothened, the glossiness of the recorded image is enhanced.

Inkjet treatment liquid and image forming method using treatment liquid

To provide an inkjet treatment liquid, containing: a water-soluble coagulant; a water-soluble organic solvent; water; and an amide compound represented by the following general formula: where R is a C1-C6 alkyl group.

Color erasing apparatus

According to one embodiment, a color erasing apparatus includes a color erasing section which erases a color of an image formed with an erasable color material on a sheet conveyed at first speed, a reading section which reads an image on the surface of the sheet conveyed at second speed higher than the first speed, a first conveying section, and a second conveying section. The first conveying section includes a first conveying roller arranged downstream in a sheet conveying direction of the color erasing section and conveys the sheet at the first speed. The second conveying section includes a second conveying roller arranged upstream in the sheet conveying direction of the reading section and in a position where the second conveying roller nips the conveyed sheet simultaneously with the first conveying roller. The second conveying section conveys the sheet to the reading section at the second speed.

Method and apparatus for monitoring and controlling the performance of an ultraviolet curing station useful in printing

An approach is provided for monitoring and controlling the performance of an ultraviolet curing station useful in printing. The approach involves applying an image to a substrate, determining a color of the image, and exposing the image to ultraviolet light to form a curing indication image. The approach also involves determining a color of the curing indication image, comparing the color of the curing indication image to the color of the image to determine an amount of ultraviolet radiation absorbed by the curing indication image. The approach further involves determining a target amount of ultraviolet radiation absorbed by the curing indication image, determining an intensity of the ultraviolet associated with the determined amount of ultraviolet radiation absorbed by the curing indication image, and causing the amount of ultraviolet radiation absorbed by another curing indication image to be the target amount of ultraviolet radiation absorbed by selectively controlling the intensity.

Actinic ray curable inkjet ink and image recording method using same

The purpose of the present invention is to provide an actinic ray curable inkjet ink which, in an inkjet printing method, is capable of having both high pinning characteristics and high ejection characteristics. In order to achieve the above purpose, this actinic ray curable inkjet ink includes an actinic ray curable compound, ketone wax, and ester wax, and reversibly goes through a sol-gel phase transition depending on the temperature.

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR DESTROYING CONFIDENTIAL MEDICAL INFORMATION ON LABELS FOR MEDICINES

The present disclosure provides a microwaveable information destruction apparatus for rendering unreadable indicia printed on a label. In various embodiments the apparatus comprises an attachable information destruction strip structured and operable to be adhered to a substrate having disposed thereon a thermally responsive label with indicia printed thereon and/or the thermally responsive label. The information destruction is attachable such that the information destruction strip is in a thermally conductive relationship with the thermally responsive label. The information destruction strip is sized to cover at least the indicia printed on the thermally responsive label. Additionally, the information destruction strip comprises a microwave activated material operable to generate heat when exposed to microwave energy. The generated heat is of sufficient intensity to heat the thermally responsive label to a temperature sufficient to cause the thermally responsive label to react and render the indicia unreadable. 1. A microwaveable information destruction apparatus for rendering unreadable indicia printed on a label , the apparatus comprising: 'a microwave activated material operable to generate heat when exposed to microwave energy, the generated heat being of sufficient intensity to heat the thermally responsive label to a temperature sufficient to cause the thermally responsive label to react and render the indicia unreadable.', 'an attachable strip structured and operable to be adhered to at least one of a substrate having disposed thereon a thermally responsive label with indicia printed thereon and the thermally responsive label such that the attachable strip is in a thermally conductive relationship with the thermally responsive label, the attachable strip sized to cover at least the indicia printed on the thermally responsive label, the attachable strip comprising2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the attachable strip comprises a base layer and a microwave ...

TAGS FOR LABELING OBJECTS

A tag for labeling an object includes a body and an elastic band formed integrally with the body. The body includes two main opposing outer surfaces and a peripheral surface therebetween, and the band extends substantially from one side of the peripheral surface of the body to form a closed loop. The body and the band can be made from silicone, and are configured such that the band can be wrapped around an appendage of the object to allow the body to be inserted through the loop, thereby forming a knot that secures the tag onto the object. The knot can be untied by loosening the band and pulling the body back out through the loop. A method of manufacturing the tag, as well as methods of using the tag, is also disclosed. 1. A tag for labeling an object , comprising:a body including two main opposing outer surfaces and a peripheral surface therebetween; andan elastic band integrally formed with the body and extending substantially from one side of the peripheral surface of the body to form a closed loop,wherein the body and the band are configured such that the band can be placed around an appendage of the object to allow the body to be inserted through an opening formed by a portion of the loop and the appendage, thereby forming a knot that secures the tag onto the object.2. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the band is made from silicone.3. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the body and the band both comprises silicone.4. The tag of claim 1 , wherein the body is substantially planar.5. The tag of claim 5 , wherein the body is shaped as one of an animal claim 5 , a heart claim 5 , a bone claim 5 , a badge claim 5 , and a medical symbol.6. The tag of claim 1 , wherein one of the main surfaces includes a writing surface adapted to be written upon by a user using a writing device.7. The tag of claim 6 , wherein the writing surface includes a curable polyurethane coating.8. The tag of claim 6 , wherein the main surface that comprises the writing surface has a color different from ...

PRINTED LAMINATE WITH DIGITAL PRINTING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE

A printed laminate includes a substrate and a priming layer positioned over the substrate, wherein digital printing is applied to the priming layer. A top coat layer is applied over the digital printing and the priming layer, the top coat layer being composed of a clear hot melt polyurethane first top coat layer and a clear UV cured acrylic second top coat layer. 1. A printed laminate , comprising:a substrate;a priming layer positioned over the substrate, wherein digital printing is applied to the priming layer; anda top coat layer applied over the digital printing and the priming layer, the top coat layer being composed of a clear hot melt polyurethane first top coat layer and a clear UV cured acrylic second top coat layer.2. The printed laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is medium density fiberboard.3. The printed laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a phenolic core backer laminate.4. The printed laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is high pressure decorative laminate.5. The printed laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is treated with an adhesion promoter.6. The printed laminate according to claim 5 , wherein a filler layer is positioned between the substrate and the priming layer.7. The printed laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the priming layer is a white UV cured acrylic.8. The printed laminate according to claim 7 , wherein the coat weight of the white UV cured acrylic of the priming layer is between approximately 18 grams/meterand approximately 100 grains/meter.9. The printed laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the coat weight of the clear hot melt polyurethane first top coat layer is approximately 40 grams/meterto approximately 80 grams/meter.10. The printed laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the coat weight of the clear UV cured acrylic second top coat layer is approximately 5 grams/meterto approximately 20 grams/meter.11. A method for manufacturing a printed laminate ...

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION OF GRAVURE AND OFFSET PRINTING FORMS OR FOR PRINTING CYLINDRICAL PRINTING MATERIALS

A device and a method for printing the surface of a flat or cylindrical printing-image store is provided, wherein the device includes an arrangement of closely adjacent cells, a printing-image store, a coating device which is assigned to the frame, a printing device which is assigned to the frame and by way of which ink can be introduced via an inkjet print head, a drying device which is assigned to the frame and by way of which the protective layer and/or the primer which is applied to the surface of the printing-image store or the ink which is introduced into the cells or is applied to the cylindrical printing material can be dried, and a positioning device in order to move the carrier between the coating device, the drying device and the printing device and to position it there in each case in a processing position. 1. A device for printing a surface of a flat or cylindrical printing image store that includes an arrangement of closely adjacent cells arranged in a screen shape that are separated from one another by bridges or a cylindrical printing substrate , the device comprising:a carrier that carries the printing image store or the cylindrical printing substrate that is assigned to a stand in a displaceable fashion;a coating unit assigned to the stand via which a protective layer and/or a primer is applied to the surface of the printing image store or the cylindrical printing substrate;a printing unit assigned to the stand via which, using an ink jet printing head, ink is inserted into the cells at selected points on the surface of the printing image store or the cylindrical printing substrate;a drying unit assigned to the stand via which the protective layer and/or primer applied to the surface of the printing image store or on the cylindrical printing substrate or the ink inserted into the cells or applied to the cylindrical printing substrate is dried; anda positioning unit configured to move the carrier between the coating unit, the drying unit, and the ...

Dispersions of polyurethanes, their preparation and use

The present invention provides the use of aqueous dispersions comprising a pigment (B) at least partially enveloped by polyurethane (A) and further comprising at least one polymerization inhibitor (C), said polyurethane (A) being obtainable by reaction of (a) 15% to 70% by weight of di- or polyisocyanate comprising on average from 1 to 10 allophanate groups and on average from 1 to 10 C—C double bonds per molecule, and optionally (b) 0% to 60% by weight of further di- or polyisocyanate, with (c) 5% to 50% by weight of compound having at least two isocyanate-reactive groups, weight % ages being based on total polyurethane (A), in printing inks.

IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD AND IMAGE PROCESSING APPARATUS

To provide an image processing method including at least one of an image recording step and an image erasing step, wherein (1) laser beams are swept in the same direction and laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, (2) laser beams are swept in alternating directions and the laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, (3) laser beams are swept in alternating directions and laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, wherein the period involves no laser beam application from first laser scanning end point to second laser scanning point, or (4) laser beams are applied in alternating directions while avoiding continuous laser irradiation of nearby portions between adjacent laser beam lines, and laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued. 16-. (canceled)7. An image processing method comprising at least one of:recording an image on a thermoreversible recording medium by heating the thermoreversible recording medium by application of laser beams thereon, the image being formed of a plurality of laser beam lines; anderasing an image from a thermoreversible recording medium by heating the thermoreversible recording medium by application of laser beams, the image being formed of a plurality of laser beam lines,wherein during laser scanning where the laser beams are swept over the medium in parallel at a predetermined distance, the laser beams are sequentially applied in alternating directions,some part of the laser scanning involves a period where laser application is discontinued, andthe period where laser application is discontinued involves no laser beam application from a first laser scanning end point to a second laser scanning point, the first laser scanning end point corresponding to the end point of laser scanning started at a first laser scanning starting point, andwherein the thermoreversible recording medium offers temperature-dependent ...

Method of high-speed printing for improving optical density in pigment-based inks

A method of inkjet printing includes the steps of: (a) moving a substrate past a printhead; (b) printing a pigment-based ink onto the substrate from a first color channel of the printhead; and (c) overprinting a fixer ink onto the pigment-based ink from a second color channel of the printhead. The fixer ink is overprinted onto the pigment-based ink within a period of less than 5 ms.

Solvent-free formulations and nanocomposites

The present disclosure provides a high-refractive index acrylic formulation embedded with sub-30 nm metal oxide nanocrystals. The formulation is solvent-free, low-viscosity, inkjettable (among other film deposition techniques) and produces high-refractive index, high transparency nanocomposites for a variety of optical applications including OLED lighting and display applications

LIGHT IRRADIATION APPARATUS AND INFORMATION REWRITABLE SYSTEM

A light irradiation apparatus includes an irradiation unit including a light source to emit light to a process-target object, a light source driving circuit to drive the light source, a light source controller to control the light source driving circuit to change a light output level of the light source, and a light spot controller to control energy or energy density of a beam spot of the light on the process-target object depending on an operation mode, and a transition mode that one operation mode is being changed to another mode. The light spot controller sets the energy or energy density during the transition mode lower compared to either of the energy or energy density during the one operation mode before the transition mode and the energy or energy density during the another mode after the transition mode. 1. A light irradiation apparatus comprising:an irradiation unit including a light source to emit light to a process-target object;a light source driving circuit to drive the light source;a light source controller to control the light source driving circuit to change a light output level of the light source; anda light spot controller to control energy or energy density of a beam spot of the light on the process-target object depending on an operation mode, and a transition mode that one operation mode is being changed to another mode, the light spot controller setting the energy or energy density during the transition mode lower compared to either of the energy or energy density during the one operation mode before the transition mode and the energy or energy density during the another mode after the transition mode.2. The light irradiation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light spot controller controls the energy or the energy density during the transition mode by referring a minimum value that causes a structural transformation of the process-target object as a reference value.3. The light irradiation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the light spot ...

Ink jet recording method, ultraviolet-ray curable ink, and ink jet recording apparatus

An ink jet recording method includes ejecting an ultraviolet-ray curable ink of which a viscosity at 28° C. is 8 mPa·s or more from a head to a recording medium, and curing the ultraviolet-ray curable ink attached to the recording medium, wherein, in the ejecting of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink, the ultraviolet-ray curable ink is heated such that a temperature of the ejected ultraviolet-ray curable ink becomes 28° C. to 40° C., and a viscosity of the ultraviolet-ray curable ink at the temperature is 15 mPa·s or less.

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A PRINTED DECORATIVE PAPER

The present invention relates to method for producing a printed decorative paper comprising the steps of: i) providing a substrate paper; ii) applying to said substrate paper a decorative layer; iii) applying to said decorative layer a liquid coating consisting essentially of a polymerizable mixture; iv) applying polymerization conditions to form a polymerized layer on said decorative layer. An object of the present invention is to provide a method for manufacturing a printed decorative paper, which decorative paper is processed to form a decorative panel, which decorative panel thus obtained will exhibit a good resistance against weather influences. 1. A method for producing a printed decorative paper comprising the steps of:i) providing a substrate paper;ii) applying to said substrate paper a decorative layer;iii) applying to said decorative layer a liquid coating comprising a polymerizable mixture;iv) applying polymerization conditions to form a polymerized layer on said decorative layer, wherein said step ii) of applying to said substrate paper a decorative layer comprises a step a) of applying a binder and metallic pigments on said substrate paper for manufacturing a printed metallic layer.2. The method for producing a printed decorative paper according to claim 1 , wherein said step ii) further comprises after step a) a step b) of applying a composition comprising additional binder and pigments in discrete parts on said printed metallic layer obtained according to step a) for manufacturing a printed pigmented design layer claim 1 , wherein said pigments in step b) are non-metallic pigments wherein the amount of said composition of step b) comprises binder and non-metallic pigments claim 1 , applied in an amount of 2-15 g/m.3. The method for producing a printed decorative paper according to claim 2 , wherein step b) is repeated at least two times for obtaining several layers of additional binder and pigments in discrete parts for manufacturing several printed ...

RECORDING MEDIUM, RECORDED MATTER, AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING THE MEDIUM AND THE MATTER

A recording medium, including: an ink-receiving layer configured to receive an ink for inkjet recording; and a transparent sheet having a total luminous transmittance of 50% or more, wherein the recoding medium has a layered structure in which the transparent sheet and the ink-receiving layer are sequentially stacked, and the ink-receiving layer includes a gap-absorption-type ink-receiving layer including a composition including at least inorganic fine particles and polyvinyl alcohol having a weight-average polymerization degree of 2,000 or more and 5,000 or less and a saponification degree of 70 mol % or more and 90 mol % or less. 140-. (canceled)41. A method of manufacturing a recorded matter comprising an image support on which an image is supported and a transferring material on which the image is recorded ,wherein the transferring material comprises:(a) an ink-receiving layer configured to receive an ink for inkjet recording;(b) a transparent sheet having a total luminous transmittance of 50% or more;(c) a releasing layer comprising a composition including a release agent; and(d) a base material sheet serving as a support for the releasing layer,wherein the transferring material has a layered structure in which the ink-receiving layer, the transparent sheet, the releasing layer, and the base material sheet are sequentially stacked, and the transparent sheet and the ink-receiving layer are in abutment with each other,wherein the ink-receiving layer comprises a gap-absorption-type ink-receiving layer comprising a composition including alumina fine particles having an average particle diameter of 120 nm or more and 200 nm or less, and polyvinyl alcohol having a weight average polymerization degree of 2,000 or more and 5,000 or less and a saponification degree of 70 mol % or more and 90 mol % or less, and wherein a content of the polyvinyl alcohol in the ink-receiving layer is 3.3 parts by mass or more and 100 parts by mass or less with respect to 100 parts by mass ...

INKJET IMAGE-FORMING METHOD

A line-head-type inkjet image-forming method includes ejecting a gel ink to a recording medium at a first coverage rate that is less than 100% and set to allow dots of newly ejected gel ink to unite with dots of the gel ink already landed on the recording medium. The gel ink contains a specific amount of a polymer dispersant based on the amount of the colorant and has a specific contact angle on the recording medium. The gel ink is ejected from nozzles so as to form dots with a diameter slightly larger according to the resolution of the image to be formed. 1. An inkjet image-forming method comprising:forming an image by ejecting a gel ink at a first coverage rate from a plurality of nozzles arranged along a first direction to a recording medium moving in a second direction crossing the first direction,the first coverage rate being less than 100% and set to allow dots of newly ejected gel ink to unite with dots of the gel ink already landed on the recording medium,the gel ink containing a crystalline gelling agent, a colorant, and a polymer dispersant,a content of the polymer dispersant in the gel ink being from more than 20% by mass to 70% by mass based on a weight of the colorant,the gel ink having a contact angle of 15 to 30° on the recording medium, {'br': None, 'i': D', '/R, 'sup': '4', '2.7≦/(2.54×10)≦3.5'}, 'the inkjet image-forming method satisfying the following formulawherein R is a resolution (dpi) of the image to be formed, and D is a diameter (μm) of ink droplet dots landed on the recording medium.2. The inkjet image-forming method according to claim 1 , further comprising the steps of:identifying a defective nozzle suffering ejection failure from the plurality of nozzles;stopping ejection of the gel ink from the defective nozzle; andejecting the gel ink to the recording medium after controlling the coverage rate for one or both of nozzles adjacent to the defective nozzle to a second coverage rate greater than the first coverage rate.3. The inkjet image- ...

PRINTING INK

The present invention provides a method of multi-pass inkjet printing comprising: (i) providing an inkjet ink comprising a radiation-curable monomer and a photoinitiator; (ii) jetting the ink via a printhead on to a substrate, wherein the ink is applied in multiple passes of the printhead with respect to the substrate, with each pass jetting a portion of ink in a layer on the substrate, with a first layer being jetted directly on to the substrate and subsequent layers being jetted onto the preceding layer, to build an image formed of the multiple layers; and (iii) exposing all of the layers of ink to actinic radiation to cure the ink, wherein the order of jetting the layers and curing is that pairs of layers are applied to the substrate without exposing the first layer of the pair to actinic radiation prior to the second layer of the pair of layers being applied, curing the pair of layers simultaneously by exposing the pair of layers to actinic radiation, and repeating until the image is formed. 1. A method of multi-pass inkjet printing comprising:(i) providing an inkjet ink comprising a radiation-curable monomer and a photoinitiator;(ii) jetting the ink via a printhead on to a substrate, wherein the ink is applied in multiple passes of the printhead with respect to the substrate, with each pass jetting a portion of ink in a layer on the substrate, with a first layer being jetted directly on to the substrate and subsequent layers being jetted onto the preceding layer, to build an image formed of the multiple layers; and(iii) exposing all of the layers of ink to actinic radiation to cure the ink, wherein the order of jetting the layers and curing is that pairs of layers are applied to the substrate without exposing the first layer of the pair to actinic radiation prior to the second layer of the pair of layers being applied, curing the pair of layers simultaneously by exposing the pair of layers to actinic radiation, and repeating until the image is formed.2. The ...

DECOLORING APPARATUS AND METHOD

A decoloring apparatus includes a sheet conveying unit, a scanner, a decoloring unit, and a controller. The decoloring unit decolors the image on the sheet conveyed through the sheet conveying unit. The decoloring unit is positioned downstream of the scanner in a sheet conveying direction. A distance along the sheet conveying direction between the scanner and the decoloring unit is shorter than a length of a first predetermined sheet size and longer than a length of a second predetermined sheet size. A controller determines whether the sheet conveyed by the sheet conveying unit is the first predetermined sheet size or the second predetermined sheet size. The controller performs a mode limiting process if the sheet size is determined to be the first predetermined sheet size. 110.-. (canceled)11. A method for controlling a decoloring apparatus which includes a decoloring unit positioned downstream of a scanner in a sheet conveying direction , a distance along the sheet conveying direction between the scanner and the decoloring unit being shorter than a length of a first predetermined sheet size and longer than a length of a second predetermined sheet size , the method comprising:determining a size of the sheet to be conveyed;accepting an input selecting a scanning mode;controlling an available mode of the decoloring apparatus based on the determined sheet size and the selected scanning mode;accepting an input selecting the available mode of the decoloring apparatus;determining whether to perform decoloring based on the selected mode of the decoloring apparatus;conveying the sheet through the scanner and the decoloring unit;controlling the scanner based on the selected scanning mode; andcontrolling the decoloring unit in accordance with the determination of whether to perform decoloring.12. The method according to claim 11 , whereinif a resolution of the selected scanning mode for scanning the image of the sheet is higher than a predetermined resolution, the decoloring ...

Plastic card with enhanced laminate adhesion

Improving the adhesion of a laminate on a plastic card where the laminate overlays a print receptor layer. The size of the laminate is made larger than the print receptor layer so that at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the laminate extends beyond the perimeter edge of the print receptor layer so that the portion of the perimeter edge is adhered or otherwise bonded directly to the surface of the plastic identification document substrate or to other material of or on the plastic identification document substrate other than the print receptor layer. This increases the difficulty in picking the edges of the laminate loose and peeling the laminate from the print receptor layer and from the plastic identification document substrate.

Inkless printing method, inkless printer, and printed substrate

The invention relates to an inkless printing method. The invention also relates to an inkless printing device, in particular configured to perform at least a part of the method according to the invention. The invention furthermore relates to a substrate provided with at least one printed marking realised by applying the method according to the invention and/or the device according to the invention.

INK, INK SET, INK CONTAINER, RECORDING METHOD, AND RECORDING APPARATUS

Provided is an active-energy-ray-curable ink including at least a surface tension modifier and including a monomer having a surface tension of 39 mN/m or greater in an amount of 20% by mass or greater but 60% by mass or less. Preferably, the ink includes a monomer having a surface tension of 43 mN/m or greater in an amount of 5% by mass or greater but 10% by mass or less. 117-. (canceled)18. An inkjet ink comprising:a surface tension modifier; anda monomer having a surface tension of 39 mN/m or greater in an amount of 20% by mass or greater but 60% by mass or less, the surface tension being measured according to a Wilhelmy method.19. The inkjet ink according to claim 18 ,{'sub': 'SL', 'sup': '2', 'wherein an interfacial free energy γat an interface between a cured coating film of the inkjet ink and the inkjet ink in a liquid state is 30.0 mJ/mor higher, and'}{'sub': 'SL', 'wherein the interfacial free energy γis calculated according to (a) to (f) below,'}(a): the inkjet ink is coated over a smooth base material in a manner that the inkjet ink has a film thickness of about 10 micrometers,{'sup': 2', '2, '(b): using a LED having a central wavelength of 395 nm, an ink film produced in (a) is irradiated with an integrated energy volume of 3,000 mJ/cmat an illuminance of 1,000 mW/cm,'}(c): a contact angle θ of the inkjet ink in a liquid state over a cured ink film produced in (b) is measured,(d): contact angles θ of diiodo-methane, α-bromonaphthalene, pure water, formamide, and ethylene glycol over the cured ink film are measured in the same manner as in (c),{'sub': 'S', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'sub': L', 'L', 'S', 'L', 'S', 'L', 'S, 'sup': a', 'a', '1/2', 'b', 'b', '1/2', 'c', 'c', '1/2, 'γ(1+COS θ)=2(γγ)+2(γγ)+2(γγ),\u2003\u2003Formula (1), '(e): using the contact angles θ of diiodo-methane, α-bromonaphthalene, pure water, formamide, and ethylene glycol, a surface free energy γof the cured ink film is calculated using a theoretical formula of Kitazaki and Hata, ...

AIR-STABLE CONDUCTIVE INK

A low temperature sinterable copper nanoparticle or nanowire, comprising gold, zinc, nickel, tin, or aluminum as an alloying metal, and a capping agent. The nanoparticles or nanowires may be deposited on porous or fibrous substrates, the capping agent desorbed, and sintered at low temperature to form conductive traces or sensing elements. The nanoparticles or nanowires may be deposited by aerosol jet, inkjet or dispenser printers, for example. 1. A method of forming a conductive coating on a porous substrate , comprising:printing nanowires decorated with nanoparticles comprising an alloy of 1% copper, capped with a capping agent, by a reaction solution aging and annealing procedure on the porous substrate; andallowing the decorated nanowires to sinter at a temperature below 150° C., to form the conductive coating.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles have a diameter between 2 to 20 nm claim 1 , and comprise at least 50% copper and at least 1% gold claim 1 , nickel claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , zinc claim 1 , or tin.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said printing comprises:digitally defining a deposition pattern on the porous substrate;electronically selectively forming regions of the decorated nanowires on the porous substrate corresponding to the defined deposition pattern by printing; anddesorbing the capping agent from the nanoparticles or nanowires.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the nanoparticles comprise copper-gold alloy nanoparticles comprising at least 50% copper claim 1 , having a bimodal distribution of diameter having a first peak between 1-2 nanometers and a second peak between 5-10 nanometers.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the decorated nanowires are allowed to sinter at a temperature below 100° C.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the porous substrate a cellulosic paper.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein conductive coating has a conductivity which reversibly varies by at ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM INCORPORATING THE IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a sheet separation device, a first sheet feeder, a second sheet feeder, an image forming device, and circuitry. The sheet separation device is configured to separate a non-bonding portion of a two-ply sheet in which two sheets are overlapped and bonded together at a bonding portion of the two-ply sheet. The first sheet feeder is configured to feed the two-ply sheet. The second sheet feeder is configured to feed an inner sheet to be inserted between the two sheets. The image forming device is configured to form an image on a surface of the inner sheet. The circuitry is configured to cause the first sheet feeder to feed the two-ply sheet, perform a sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet and cause the second sheet feeder to start feeding the inner sheet before completion of the sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:a sheet separation device configured to separate a non-bonding portion of a two-ply sheet in which two sheets are overlapped and bonded together at one end as a bonding portion of the two-ply sheet;a first sheet feeder configured to feed the two-ply sheet;a second sheet feeder configured to feed an inner sheet to be inserted between the two sheets of the two-ply sheet in a state in which the non-bonding portion of the two-ply sheet is separated by the sheet separation device;an image forming device configured to form an image on a surface of the inner sheet fed from the second sheet feeder in a sheet conveyance direction; and cause the first sheet feeder to feed the two-ply sheet;', 'perform a sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet to separate the non-bonding portion of the two-ply sheet; and', 'cause the second sheet feeder to start feeding the inner sheet before completion of the sheet separating operation on the two-ply sheet., 'circuitry configured to2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a sheet separation sensor ...

LIQUID EJECTION DEVICE, PROGRAM AND EJECTION CONTROL METHOD

A liquid ejection device includes: a move control unit configured to move any one of a first element and a second element in a main-scanning direction and a sub-scanning direction orthogonal to the main-scanning direction, the first element including a plurality of ejectors to eject active energy ray curable liquid and an active energy ray irradiator, the second element including an object to which the liquid is ejected; and a control unit configured to perform control to cause a first ejector to eject a first ejection amount of liquid, cure the first ejection amount of liquid, cause a second ejector to eject a second ejection amount of liquid onto the cured first ejection amount of liquid, and cure the second ejection amount of liquid. The first ejection amount and the second ejection amount are different from each other. 1. A liquid ejection device comprising:a plurality of ejectors configured to eject active energy ray curable liquid;an active energy ray irradiator configured to emit an active energy ray to the liquid ejected by the plurality of ejectors;a move control unit configured to move any one of a first element and a second element in a main-scanning direction, and move any one of the first element and the second element in a sub-scanning direction orthogonal to the main-scanning direction, the first element including the plurality of ejectors and the active energy ray irradiator, the second element including an object to which the liquid is ejected; anda control unit configured to perform control to cause a first ejector of the plurality of ejectors to eject a first ejection amount of liquid, cure the first ejection amount of liquid, cause a second ejector of the plurality of ejectors to eject a second ejection amount of liquid onto the cured first ejection amount of liquid, and cure the second ejection amount of liquid, whereinthe first ejection amount and the second ejection amount are different from each other.2. The liquid ejection device according ...

RELEASE INKJET PRINTING INK ARTICLES

An article and a method of making thereof. The article includes a polymeric film having a first major surface and a second major surface; a first plurality of domains of a first inkjet printing ink comprising a first low adhesion backsize coating composition deposited on the first major surface of the polymeric film; and a second plurality of domains of a second inkjet printing ink comprising a second low adhesion backsize coating composition deposited on the first major surface of the polymeric film; wherein the first and second low adhesion backsize coating composition has a viscosity between 1 to 30 cp at a printing temperature between 20 to 70 degrees Celsius; and wherein at least some of the first plurality of domains overlaps some of the second plurality of domains. 1. An article , comprising:a polymeric film having a first major surface and a second major surface;a first plurality of domains of a first inkjet printing ink comprising a first low adhesion backsize coating composition deposited on the first major surface of the polymeric film; anda second plurality of domains of a second inkjet printing ink comprising a second low adhesion backsize coating composition deposited on the first major surface of the polymeric film;wherein the first and second low adhesion backsize coating composition has a viscosity between 1 to 30 cp at a printing temperature between 20 to 70 degrees Celsius; andwherein at least some of the first plurality of domains overlaps some of the second plurality of domains.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the low adhesion backsize coating composition comprises at least one of Mono(meth)acrylates claim 1 , Di(meth)acrylates claim 1 , aliphatic (meth)acrylates claim 1 , fluorinated (meth)acrylates claim 1 , Poly(dimethylsiloxane-co-diphenylsiloxane) claim 1 , divinyl terminated claim 1 , and Poly(dimethylsiloxane) claim 1 , mono(meth)acrylate terminated.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric film comprises at least one of ...

NETWORKED DIGITAL IMAGING CUSTOMIZATION

A geographically remote computing device transmits an image to a central computing device. The geographically remote computing device also communicates specifications of a substrate or substrates to be imaged to the central computing device. The central computing device selects a geographically remote fulfillment printer. A local, but geographically diverse distribution system is available according to the invention. The central computing device chooses the geographically remote fulfillment printer as a function of factors such as the selected image and substrate, printer capabilities, and the consumer's location. Image quality and consistency is maintained by the central computer selecting an appropriate geographically remote computing device and providing printer the appropriate instructions, rather than the instructions for printing being determined locally at the printer. 1. An imaging method , comprising the steps of:selecting an image and a substrate upon which the image is to be formed;transmitting by a geographically remote computing device an image selection to a central computing device;the geographically remote computing device communicating to the central computing device a specification of a substrate upon which an image is to be formed;the central computing device selecting a geographically remote inkjet printer from a plurality of geographically remote printers that are geographically separated from each other;the central computing device communicating a graphic image file for the image selection to the geographically remote inkjet printer and the central computing device selecting and communicating a printing specification for the substrate to the geographically remote inkjet printer, wherein selection of the printing specification of the substrate by the central computing device is based upon a material from which the substrate is formed;the central computing device selecting an ink and communicating a printing specification of the ink selected to ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND CONTROL PROGRAM AND OPERATION METHOD THEREOF

According to an embodiment, an image forming apparatus includes a decoloring unit that performs decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material. An image forming unit forms an image on a sheet. A reuse tray can receive a sheet. Anew sheet tray can receive a sheet. A processor performs processing to determine whether to convey a sheet from the reuse tray or the new sheet tray to the image forming unit to form an image thereon. When it is determined that the sheet is conveyed from the reuse tray, the processor controls the decoloring unit to perform the decoloring processing on the sheet, and update a rewards account of the user. 12.-. (canceled)3. An image forming apparatus comprising:a decoloring unit configured to perform decoloring processing on an image formed on a sheet using decolorable material;an image forming unit configured to form an image on a sheet using decolorable material;a reuse tray configured to receive a sheet provided by a user; and perform processing to obtain identification information of the user and locate an rewards account of the user using the identification information;', 'control the decoloring unit to perform the decoloring processing on the sheet from the reuse tray;', 'perform processing to determine whether the user is to receive a point for the rewards account based on the identification information; and, 'a processor configured toupdate the rewards account of the user when it is determined that the user is to receive the point.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the processor is further configured to increase a rewards balance associated with the rewards account of the user by a predetermined amount.5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising:a reading unit configured to generate image data by reading an image which is formed on a sheet, whereinthe processor is further configured to perform processing to determine whether the sheet is reusable based on image data which is ...

DIGITAL IMAGE PROCESSING NETWORK

In an imaging method an image or multiple images, an ink specification and substrate or substrates for imaging are selected. A central computing device (CCD) determines a volume of ink required to form the images and communicates with a plurality of printers that are geographically remote from the CCD. Each of the plurality of printers communicates to the CCD an ink specification available at the printer, a volume of ink available and optionally substrates that are available at the printer location. The CCD selects a printer or printers from the plurality of printers to fulfill the print job considering the geographic location of the printer(s), the ink specification available to the printer, and the volume of ink available at the printer. The CCD provides to the printer information and specifications which may include an image specification, an ink specification, a waveform specification and a substrate specification. 1. A printing system for imaging substrates , comprisinga central computing device;a plurality of computing devices, each of the plurality of computing devices geographically separated from the central computing device and from each other, the plurality of computing devices constructed and arranged to communicate to the central computing device an ink specification and substrate specification required for a printing task and the geographic location of a computing device of the plurality of computing devices communicating the ink specification and substrate specification required for the printing task;a plurality of printers, wherein each printer of the plurality of printers is associated with a computing device of the plurality of computing devices, and the plurality of computing devices are constructed and arranged to communicate to the central computing device ink inventory and substrate inventory at the printer associated with the computing device of the plurality of computing devices, and the geographic location of the printer;the central ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING REUSED SHEET

A sheet erasing apparatus according to an embodiment includes an erasing unit, a scanning unit, and first, second and third sheet cassettes. A processing unit determines a number of times of reuse, and whether the sheet is reusable. When the sheet is determined to be reusable and the number of times reuse is less than a predetermined number, the sheet is conveyed to the first sheet cassette. When the sheet is determined to be reusable and the number of times of reuse is equal to a predetermined number, the sheet is conveyed to the second sheet cassette. When the sheet is determined to not be reusable, the sheet is conveyed to the third sheet cassette. 1. An image forming and sheet processing apparatus comprising:a reuse sheet feeding cassette that accommodates at least a first reused sheet from which an image formed with a decolorable colorant has been erased a predetermined number of times and a second reused sheet from which an image formed with the decolorable colorant has been erased a number of times less than the predetermined number;a new sheet feeding cassette that accommodates a new sheet;a printer unit configured to form an image on sheets;a finishing unit configured to perform post-processing on sheets;a conveying unit configured to convey sheets to the printer unit and to the finish unit, as needed;an operating unit that receives instructions for a print job including a selection between a reused sheet mode and a new sheet mode for the print job, and whether to perform post-processing with the finisher; and when the instructions for the print job include a selection of the reused sheet mode and an instruction to perform post-processing, the conveying unit conveys the first reused sheet to the printer unit for forming an image and to the finishing unit for performing post-processing,', 'when the instructions for the print job include a selection of the reused sheet mode and not an instruction to perform post-processing, the conveying unit conveys the ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR PROCESSING REUSED SHEET

A sheet erasing method according to an embodiment includes controlling a printer unit that forms an image on sheets, a finishing unit that performs post-processing on sheets, and a conveying unit that conveys sheets to the printer unit and to the finish unit. When a print job includes a selection of a reused sheet mode and an instruction to perform post-processing, a first reused sheet is conveyed to the printer unit for forming an image and to the finishing unit for performing post-processing. When the print job includes a selection of the reused sheet mode and not an instruction to perform post-processing, the second reused sheet is conveyed to the printer unit for forming an image without performing post processing in the finishing unit. When the print job includes a selection of the new sheet mode, the new sheet is conveyed to the printer unit for forming an image. 1. A method for processing sheets comprising the steps of: in the reused sheet mode, one of a first reused sheet from which an image formed with a decolorable colorant has been erased a predetermined number of times and a second reused sheet from which an image formed with the decolorable colorant has been erased a number of times less than the predetermined number is used for the print job, and', 'in the new sheet mode, a new sheet is used for the print job; and, 'receiving instructions for a print job including a selection between a reused sheet mode and a new sheet mode, and whether to perform post-processing for the print job, wherein'} when the instructions for the print job include a selection of the reused sheet mode and an instruction to perform post-processing, the first reused sheet is conveyed to the printer unit for forming an image and to the finishing unit for performing post-processing,', 'when the instructions for the print job include a selection of the reused sheet mode and not an instruction to perform post-processing, the second reused sheet is conveyed to the printer unit for ...

Image forming apparatus and method for processing reused sheet

A sheet erasing apparatus according to an embodiment includes an erasing unit, a scanning unit, and first, second and third sheet cassettes. A processing unit determines a number of times of reuse, and whether the sheet is reusable. When the sheet is determined to be reusable and the number of times reuse is less than a predetermined number, the sheet is conveyed to the first sheet cassette. When the sheet is determined to be reusable and the number of times of reuse is equal to a predetermined number, the sheet is conveyed to the second sheet cassette. When the sheet is determined to not be reusable, the sheet is conveyed to the third sheet cassette.

CONVEYOR LINE SYSTEM AND SHIPPING CONTAINER

A conveyor line system including an image processing device configured to irradiate a recording part with laser light to perform at least one of image recording and image erasing, the conveyor line system being configured to manage at least one conveying container each including: the recording part in which the image recording is performed by irradiation with the laser light; and an image part in which a displayed image has been drawn, wherein a formula below is satisfied at a wavelength of the laser light with which the recording part is irradiated during the image recording: A+30>B where A denotes an absorbance of the recording part and B denotes an absorbance of the image part of the conveying container. 2. The conveyor line system according to claim 1 , wherein a formula: A>B is satisfied.3. The conveyor line system according to claim 1 ,wherein an image recorded during the image recording includes a solid image.4. The conveyor line system according to claim 1 ,wherein the at least one conveying container includes a plurality of conveying containers which are different in at least one of a size and a shape.5. The conveyor line system according to claim 1 , further comprising a stopper configured to stop the at least one conveying container at a predetermined position before reaching the image processing device.6. The conveyor line system according to claim 1 ,wherein the image processing device includes: an image recording device configured to irradiate the recording part with the laser light to perform the image recording; and an image erasing device configured to irradiate the recording part with the laser light to perform the image erasing, andwherein the image erasing device is disposed upstream of the image recording device in a conveying direction so as to be adjacent to the image recording device.7. The conveyor line system according to claim 1 ,wherein the recording part is a thermoreversible recording medium.8. The conveyor line system according to ...

THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MEDIUM, THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MEDIUM PRODUCING METHOD, AND ARTICLE

Provided is a thermosensitive recording medium including: a transparent base material; a thermosensitive recording layer over the transparent base material; and a barrier layer over the thermosensitive recording layer, wherein the barrier layer contains hollow particles and a binder resin, and wherein when thermal energy is applied to the thermosensitive recording layer from a surface of the thermosensitive recording layer having the transparent base material, the thermosensitive recording layer develops a color. Also provided is a thermosensitive recording medium producing method including: a step of forming a thermosensitive recording layer over a transparent base material; and a step of forming a barrier layer containing hollow particles and a binder resin over the thermosensitive recording layer. 114-. (canceled)15. A thermosensitive recording medium , comprising:a transparent base material;a thermosensitive recording layer over the transparent base material; anda barrier layer over the thermosensitive recording layer,wherein the barrier layer comprises hollow particles and a binder resin, andwherein when thermal energy is applied to the thermosensitive recording layer via the transparent base material, the thermosensitive recording layer develops a color.16. The thermosensitive recording medium according to claim 15 ,wherein the barrier layer comprises at least any one selected from the group consisting of polyvinyl acetate, polyurethane, polyacrylic acid, polyacrylic acid ester, vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymers, polybutyl methacrylate, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers, styrene-butadiene copolymers, and styrene-butadiene-acrylic copolymers.17. The thermosensitive recording medium according to claim 15 ,wherein an average thickness of the transparent base material is 4 micrometers or greater but 25 micrometers or less.18. The thermosensitive recording medium according to claim 15 ,wherein the transparent base material comprises polyethylene terephthalate ...

PRINTABLE RADIATION CURABLE BARRIER COATINGS

This invention discloses a radiation curable barrier coating composition for application to paper or paperboard substrates that can be applied using a conventional flexographic printing process. The coating composition includes one or more hydrophobic cycloaliphatic radiation curable monomers, one or more alcohol-functional waxes or sterols, and one or more other hydrophobic wax materials. The incorporation of these materials together lowers the MVTR of the coating compared to other radiation curable compositions while also generating improved, higher gloss. This invention also discloses a method to manufacture the coating composition and a preferred method to print the coating composition. 1. A coating composition comprising:(a) 40% or more of one or more hydrophobic cycloaliphatic monomer;(b) from 0.1% to 10% of one or more alcohol-functional wax or sterol; and(c) from 0.1% to 10% of one or more hydrophobic wax material, wherein, said coating composition is a printable radiation curable barrier coating composition.4. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more hydrophobic cycloaliphatic monomer is tricyclodecane dimethanol diacrylate or dicyclopentenyl monoacrylate.5. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more alcohol-functional wax or sterol has hydroxyl values in a range of 100-300 mg KOH/g.6. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more alcohol-functional wax or sterol is a linear solid alkanol or alcohol-functional branched polyolefin.7. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein said one or more hydrophobic wax material is a paraffin wax.8. The coating composition of having a viscosity between 50 and 2000 cP at 100 sat 25° C.9. The coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the amount of the one or more hydrophobic cycloaliphatic monomer is greater than 60 wt. % claim 1 , the amount of the one or more alcohol-functional wax waxes or sterol is less than or equal to 5 wt. % claim 1 , and the amount of the ...

METHOD OF PRINTING 3D-MICROOPTIC IMAGES ON PACKAGING SYSTEMS

The invention relates to a method for printing 3D-microoptic images on packaging systems in an inline process comprising providing a substrate, printing a plurality of images on at least part of the first major surface of the substrate, applying a transparent varnish layer on the printed first major surface of the substrate, and forming a plurality of relief features on the outer surface of the varnish layer, wherein the relief-features are micro-lenses. 1. Method for printing 3D-microoptic images on packaging systems comprisinga. providing a substrate having a first and a second major surface;b. printing a plurality of images on at least part of the first major surface of the substrate to provide a substrate with a printed first major surface;c. applying a transparent varnish layer on the printed first major surface of the substrate, wherein the varnish layer has an inner surface being in contact with the printed first major surface of the substrate and an outer surface facing away from the substrate; andd. forming a plurality of relief features on the outer surface of the varnish layer, wherein the relief features are micro-lenses.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a rigid claim 1 , non-porous polymeric material selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylene claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , linear low density polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the images are printed by a process selected from inkjet printing claim 1 , in-mold labeling claim 1 , transfer printing claim 1 , rotogravure claim 1 , silk screen printing claim 1 , letterpress printing claim 1 , offset lithography claim 1 , and flexographic printing.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the images are micro-images.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the images are arranged in a regular pattern.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the image size is at ...

METHOD OF PRINTING 3D-MICROOPTIC IMAGES ON PACKAGING SYSTEMS

The invention relates to a method for printing 3D-microoptic images on packaging systems in an inline process comprising providing a flexible substrate, printing a plurality of images on at least part of the first major surface of the substrate, applying a transparent varnish layer on the printed first major surface of the substrate, and forming a plurality of relief features on the outer surface of the varnish layer. 1. Method for printing 3D-microoptic images on packaging systems by an in-line process comprisinga. providing a flexible substrate having a first and a second major surface;b. printing a plurality of images on at least part of the first major surface of the substrate to provide a substrate with a printed first major surface;c. applying a transparent varnish layer on the printed first major surface of the substrate, wherein the varnish layer has an inner surface being in contact with the printed first major surface of the substrate and an outer surface facing away from the substrate; andd. forming a plurality of relief features on the outer surface of the varnish layer.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the flexible substrate is a non-porous plastic foil or plastic film selected from the group consisting of high density polyethylene claim 1 , low density polyethylene claim 1 , linear low density polyethylene claim 1 , polypropylene and polyethylene terephthalate.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the images are printed by flexographic printing using a flexographic printing plate claim 1 , preferably via ink-stations on a flexographic printing press.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the images are micro-images.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the images are arranged in a regular pattern.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the image size is at least about 300 μm claim 1 , and wherein the distance between the images is in the range of from about 3 μm to about 3 mm7. The method according to claim 1 , ...

INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

An ink jet recording apparatus of the present invention includes an image forming unit which forms an ink image by discharging and applying ink containing at least a resin and a liquid component as an ink droplet onto a transfer body, a liquid removing unit which removes the liquid component in the ink image, a transfer unit which transfers removes the image, from which the liquid component is removed, onto a recording medium, a fixing unit which performs heating and pressing fixing on the image formed on the recording medium by pressing a fixing substrate, a liquid adhesion determination unit which determines whether a liquid adheres to a surface of the fixing substrate, and a liquid removing condition changing unit which changes a liquid removing condition of the liquid removing unit based on the determination result of the liquid adhesion determination unit. 1. An ink jet recording apparatus , comprising:an ink image forming unit which forms an ink image by applying ink containing at least a resin and a liquid component onto a transfer body;a liquid removing unit which removes at least a part of the liquid component in the ink image;a transfer unit which transfers the ink image, from which at least a part of the liquid component is removed, onto a recording medium;a fixing unit which performs heating and pressing fixing on the ink image formed on the recording medium by pressing a fixing substrate;a liquid adhesion determination unit which determines whether a liquid adheres to a surface of the fixing substrate; anda liquid removing condition changing unit which changes a liquid removing condition of the liquid removing unit based on the determination result of the liquid adhesion determination unit.2. An ink jet recording apparatus , comprising:an ink image forming unit which forms an ink image by applying ink containing at least a resin and a liquid component onto a recording medium;a liquid removing unit which removes at least a part of the liquid component in ...

Transferring images

In an example implementation, an image transfer method includes inkjet printing a latex ink image onto a propylene-ethylene copolymer film extruded onto a single-layer image transfer sheet. The method includes putting the latex ink image and the single-layer image transfer sheet in contact with a substrate, and using heat and pressure to exclusively transfer the latex ink image onto the substrate, after which the single-layer transfer sheet is removed from the substrate.

METHOD FOR PRINTING ON ABSORBENT PRINTING MATERIAL USING INKS AND DAMPENING FLUIDS

A method prints on a printing material using inks and dampening fluids. An ink printing machine uses ink print heads to apply an image to a front side of the printing material and a dampening fluid print head to apply a dampening fluid image, thus reducing or avoiding water-related cockling of the printing material. The method includes: providing the image to be printed, calculating n different color separation matrices, calculating n ink amount matrices Afrom the color separation matrices, and calculating a total ink amount matrix A. For every element of the total ink amount matrix: calculating a matrix B as B=G*A, with a weighting matrix G and determining the maximum of the matrix B, calculating a dampening fluid matrix C, calculating the dampening fluid image from the dampening fluid image matrix C, and printing the ink image and the dampening fluid image. 1. A method for printing on an absorbent printing material using inks and dampening fluids , wherein both the inks and the dampening fluids contain water as a solvent and a dampening fluid is colorless , wherein an ink printing machine having at least two ink print heads and at least one dampening fluid print head is provided , wherein the at least two ink print heads apply an ink image to be printed to a front side of the absorbent printing material and the at least one dampening fluid print head applies a dampening fluid image , to be printed to the front side of the absorbent printing material , thus reducing or avoiding water-related cockling of the absorbent printing material , and wherein a computer is provided , which method comprises the following steps of:a) providing the ink image to be printed onto the front side of the printing material;{'img': {'@id': 'CUSTOM-CHARACTER-00003', '@he': '3.22mm', '@wi': '2.46mm', '@file': 'US20190009604A1-20190110-P00001.TIF', '@alt': 'custom-character', '@img-content': 'character', '@img-format': 'tif'}, 'b) calculating n different color separation matrices of the ...

WATER DISPERSION OF GEL PARTICLES, PRODUCING METHOD THEREOF, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

A water dispersion of gel particles, in which the gel particles having a polymerizable group, having a three-dimensional crosslinked structure including at least one bond selected from a urethane bond and a urea bond, and including at least a photopolymerization initiator and a resin are dispersed in water, a method of producing the water dispersion, and an image forming method using the water dispersion. 1. A water dispersion of gel particles ,wherein the gel particles having a polymerizable group, having a three-dimensional crosslinked structure including at least one bond selected from a urethane bond or a urea bond, and including at least a photopolymerization initiator and a resin are dispersed in water.2. The water dispersion of gel particles according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin is a resin not having a polymerizable group.3. The water dispersion of gel particles according to claim 2 ,wherein the resin not having the polymerizable group is at least one resin selected from an acrylic resin, a polyvinyl chloride resin, and a polyester resin.4. The water dispersion of gel particles according to claim 2 ,wherein a weight-average molecular weight of the resin not having a polymerizable group is 1,000 to 200,000.5. The water dispersion of gel particles according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin is a resin having a polymerizable group.6. The water dispersion of gel particles according to claim 5 ,wherein the resin having a polymerizable group is at least one resin selected from an acrylic resin, a urethane resin, a polyester resin, a polyether resin, a polycarbonate resin, and an epoxy resin.7. The water dispersion of gel particles according to claim 5 ,wherein the resin having a polymerizable group is at least one resin selected from an acrylic resin, a urethane resin, a polyester resin, and an epoxy resin.8. The water dispersion of gel particles according to claim 5 ,wherein a weight-average molecular weight of a resin having the polymerizable group is 1,000 to 100, ...

LAMINATE, PRINTED MATTER AND METHOD FOR ITS PRODUCTION

To provide a laminate whereby, when a printed layer is formed by an inkjet printing system, the adhesion of the printed layer can be easily maintained and it is possible to obtain a printed matter having excellent durability; a printed matter using said laminate; and a method for producing the printed matter. The laminate comprises a film-shaped substrate containing a first fluorinated polymer and a coating layer present in contact directly with one side or each side of the substrate wherein the coating layer is a coating layer containing a second fluorinated polymer different from the first fluorinated polymer, the visible light transmittance of the substrate is 0% or more than 0%, and when it is more than 0%, the visible light transmittance difference expressed by the following formula (1), of the laminate, is at most 40%. Visible light transmittance difference=(visible light transmittance (%) of the substrate−visible light transmittance of the laminate)/visible light transmittance of the substrate×100 (%) (1). 1. A laminate comprising a film-shaped substrate containing a first fluorinated polymer and a coating layer containing a second fluorinated polymer different from the first fluorinated polymer , which is present in contact directly with one side or each side of the substrate , characterized in that {'br': None, 'Visible light transmittance difference={(the visible light transmittance of the substrate−the visible light transmittance of the laminate)/the visible light transmittance of the substrate}×100 (%)\u2003\u2003(1)'}, 'the visible light transmittance of the substrate is 0% or more than 0%, provided that when it is more than 0%, the visible light transmittance difference represented by the following formula (1), of the laminate, is at most 40%2. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the visible light transmittance difference is from 0 to 10%.3. The laminate according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the substrate is from 25 to 1 claim 1 ,000 ...

Ink set and image recording method

Provided are an ink set including: an ink composition which contains a colorant and water, and a treatment liquid which contains water-insoluble resin particles having a constitutional unit derived from a first monomer that contains at least one group selected from a sulfo group and a salt of the sulfo group and a constitutional unit derived from a second monomer that has at least one structure selected from an aromatic ring structure and an alicyclic structure, a compound that causes the colorant in the ink composition to aggregate, and water; and an image recording method.

ACTIVE ENERGY RAY-CURABLE INK FOR OFFSET PRINTING AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRINTED MATTER USING THE SAME

Provided is active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing which has marked curability and toning resistance during printing, exhibits good transferability and adhesiveness to plastic films having low wettability, and imparts high hiding power to printed matter. The active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing includes a pigment, a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate having a hydroxyl group, and a resin having an ethylenic unsaturated group and a hydrophilic group. 1. An active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing comprising a pigment , a polyfunctional (meth)acrylate having a hydroxyl group , and a resin having an ethylenic unsaturated group and a hydrophilic group.2. The active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing according to claim 1 , further comprising a (meth)acrylate having an alicyclic skeleton or an aliphatic skeleton with a carbon number of 6 to 18.3. The active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing according to claim 2 , wherein the (meth)acrylate having an alicyclic skeleton or an aliphatic skeleton with a carbon number of 6 to 18 has at least a tricyclodecane skeleton.4. The active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing according to claim 2 , wherein the content of the (meth)acrylate having an alicyclic skeleton or an aliphatic skeleton with a carbon number of 6 to 18 in the ink is 5% by mass or more and 50% by mass or less.5. The active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing according to claim 1 , wherein the hydroxyl value of the polyfunctional (meth)acrylate having the hydroxyl group is 50 mgKOH/g or more and 200 mgKOH/g or less.6. The active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing according to claim 1 , wherein the hydrophilic group of the resin having an ethylenic unsaturated group and a hydrophilic group includes a carboxyl group and a hydroxyl group.7. The active energy ray-curable ink for offset printing according to claim 1 , wherein an acid value of the resin having an ethylenic unsaturated group and a hydrophilic ...

Design and methods to package and transmit energy of high intensity led devices

The curing assembly of this invention has one or more fiber optic cables, each transmitting light to a head, which distributes the light onto a substrate in a desired geometric pattern and intensity. Little or none of the heat generated by a light source is transmitted to the vicinity of the substrate. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 C.F.R. §1.72(b).

Digital printers

A digital printing system includes components to apply an ink layer on a substrate, and a deinking applicator. The deinking applicator includes a reservoir and a roller. The reservoir is to contain a deinking solution. The roller is positioned to receive the deinking solution from the reservoir and to coat the substrate with the deinking solution prior to the application of the ink layer or subsequent to the application of the ink layer.

Ink Jet Method And Ink Jet Recording Apparatus

An ink jet method records a radiation-curable ink composition containing a polymerizable compound. The radiation-curable ink composition includes a first ink composition and a second ink composition. The ink jet method includes a first discharging step of discharging the first ink composition with an ink jet head to adhere the composition to a recording medium, a first curing step of irradiating the first ink composition adhered to the recording medium with radioactive rays, a cooling step of cooling the recording medium, a second discharging step of discharging the second ink composition with the ink jet head to adhere the composition to the cooled recording medium at least in a part of the region where the first ink composition adhered; and a second curing step of irradiating the second ink composition adhered to the recording medium with radioactive rays.

PRINTED SUBSTRATE AND METHOD FOR PRINTING ONTO A SUBSTRATE

A printed substrate, wherein a printed polymer layer is present on a surface of the substrate, is disclosed. The printed polymer layer comprises a polymer chosen from one or more of polyvinyl chloride, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate, and a terpolymer of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and ethylene; a plasticizer; a colorant; and calcium carbonate. 1. A printed substrate , wherein a printed polymer layer is present on a surface of the substrate;wherein the printed polymer layer comprises:(a) a polymer chosen from one or more of polyvinyl chloride, a copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate, and a terpolymer of vinyl chloride, vinyl acetate and ethylene;(b) a plasticizer;(c) a colorant; and(d) calcium carbonate;wherein the weight ratio of calcium carbonate to polymer in the printed polymer layer is in the range of 0.1 to 3.5.2. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the plasticizer is an ester-based plasticizer.3. A printed substrate according to claim 2 , wherein the ester-based plasticizer is a phthalate-based plasticizer chosen from one or more of dibutyl phthalate claim 2 , dinonyl phthalate claim 2 , dioctyl phthalate claim 2 , dodecyl phthalate claim 2 , diisodecyl phthalate claim 2 , diisononyl phthalate claim 2 , ditridecyl phthalate claim 2 , and n-hexyl-n-decyl phthalate.4. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the polymer is polyvinyl chloride.5. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the weight ratio of calcium carbonate to polymer in the printed polymer layer is in the range of 0.4 to 1.5.6. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the substrate is a fleece-backed paper.7. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the printed polymer layer has a dot size of between 30 μm and 85 μm.8. A printed substrate according to claim 1 , wherein the colorant is an inkjet-printed colorant.9. A method for printing onto a substrate claim 1 , comprising steps ofapplying a dispersion of polymer ...

HEAT-SENSITIVE TRANSFER RECORDING MEDIUM

There is provided a heat-sensitive transfer recording medium which is able to better suppress the occurrence of abnormal transfer during high-speed printing using a high-speed printer of sublimation transfer type and is able to improve transfer sensitivity in high-speed printing. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium includes a base (), a heat-resistant lubricating layer () formed on one surface of the base (), an underlying layer () formed on the other surface of the base (), and a dye layer () formed on a surface of the underlying layer (), which is on the other side of a surface facing the base (). In the heat-sensitive transfer recording medium, the underlying layer () has a major component that is a copolymer of polyester having a sulfonic group on a side chain and acrylic having at least one of a glycidyl group and a carboxyl group. 1. A heat-sensitive transfer recording medium , characterized in that the medium comprises a heat transferable protective layer in at least a part on a base , and a release layer that turns to an outermost layer after transfer of the heat transferable protective layer , contains polymethylmethacrylate resin by not less than about 95% in terms of solid weight ratio , inorganic fine particles by not less than about 1.0% in terms of solid weight ratio , with an average particle size of not more than about 100 nm , a refractive index of not less than about 1.4 but not more than about 1.6 and a Mohs hardness of not less than about 4 , and polyether-modified silicone oil by not less than about 0.5% in terms of solid weight ratio.2. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the heat transferable protective layer is formed of a plurality of layers of two or more.3. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the inorganic fine particles are anhydrous silica.4. The heat-sensitive transfer recording medium of claim 1 , wherein the polyether-modified silicone oil with a solid content of 100 ...

PRINTING APPARATUS, PRINTING METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY RECORDING MEDIUM

There is provided a printing apparatus, including: an obtaining portion and a printing portion. The obtaining portion obtains information regarding an image in which visibility is made to deteriorate on a sheet on which the image is printed. The printing portion overwrites an image having a printing surface pattern on the sheet by using an ink ribbon based on the obtained information. 1. A printing apparatus , comprising:an obtaining portion configured to obtain fixed-position-related information of a specific area of a sheet, the sheet having at least the specific area and a non-specific area, the non-specific area being free of the image being printed, the specific area having a fixed position relative to the sheet, and the fixed-position-related information representing the fixed position, wherein an image is printed in the specific area, and the image is subject to a deterioration of visibility; anda printing portion configured to print a pattern image on the specific area to superimpose the pattern over the image by an ink ribbon based on the information of the specific area.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a display portion which displays for setting the information,wherein the printing portion overwrites the image having the printing surface pattern on the sheet based on the set information.3. The apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the display portion displays for setting a range of printing the image having the printing surface pattern, andwherein the printing portion overwrites the image having the printing surface pattern on the sheet within the set range.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the displaying is display used in setting the range in a vertical direction and in a horizontal direction with respect to a transporting direction of the sheet, andwherein the printing portion overwrites the image having the printing surface pattern on the sheet within the set range in the vertical direction and in the ...

Image erasing apparatus and image erasing method

According to an embodiment, an image erasing apparatus includes a reading unit, an erasing unit, an image forming unit, and a controller. The reading unit reads identification information formed on a sheet conveyed. The erasing unit erases a part or all of a first image formed on the sheet after the identification information is read. The controller obtains image data corresponding to the identification information that is read by the reading unit. The controller controls the image forming unit so as to form a second image, which is indicated by the obtained image data, onto the sheet from which the first image has been erased.

IMAGE TRANSFER MATERIAL AND POLYMER COMPOSITION

Provided is an image transfer material, comprising a support, optionally at least one barrier layer, a melt transfer layer, and an image receiving layer. Also provided is a process for preparing the image transfer material. Further provided is a heat transfer process using the disclosed material. In the heat transfer process, after imaging, the image receiving layer and melt transfer layer are peeled away from the optionally barrier-coated support material and placed, preferably image side up, on top of a receptor element. A non-stick sheet is then optionally placed over the imaged peeled material and heat is applied to the top of the optional non stick sheet. The melt transfer layer then melts and adheres the image to the receptor element. A composition comprising: at least one self-crosslinking polymer, and at least one dye retention aid. 119-. (canceled)20. An image transfer sheet for transferring an image to a receptor element , the image transfer sheet comprising:a melt transfer layer;an image receiving layer; anda first opaque layer positioned between the melt transfer layer and the image receiving layer, the first opaque layer comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a white pigment; anda second opaque layer positioned between the melt transfer layer and the image receiving layer, the second opaque layer comprising a thermoplastic elastomer and a white pigment;wherein the combined thickness of the first and second opaque layers is between 0.5 to 2.5 mils; andwherein the second opaque layer has a composition different from a composition of the first opaque layer.21. The image transfer sheet of claim 20 , wherein the melt transfer layer has a thickness of between 1 to 5 mils.22. The image transfer sheet of claim 21 , wherein the melt transfer layer comprises at least one of a polyolefin claim 21 , polyester claim 21 , polyurethane claim 21 , and acrylic polymer claim 21 , the at least one of the polyolefin claim 21 , polyester claim 21 , polyurethane claim 21 , ...

INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

The method includes in order: forming an intermediate image by applying the aqueous ink to a transfer body; transferring the intermediate image by bringing the intermediate image into contact with the recording medium; and cleaning the transfer body by applying an aqueous cleaning liquid to the transfer body, and if necessary, further includes applying an aqueous reaction liquid containing a reactant which reacts with the aqueous ink to the transfer body, wherein at least one of the aqueous ink and the reaction liquid contains a resin particle (however, when not including the applying of the reaction liquid, the aqueous ink contains the resin particle), and the cleaning liquid contains a first water-soluble organic solvent having an SP value [unit: (J/cm)] of 17.0 or more to 29.0 or less. 1. An ink jet recording method for recording an image on a recording medium using an aqueous ink , the method comprising in order:forming an intermediate image by applying the aqueous ink to a transfer body;transferring the intermediate image by bringing the intermediate image into contact with the recording medium; andcleaning the transfer body by applying an aqueous cleaning liquid to the transfer body, andif necessary, further comprising applying an aqueous reaction liquid containing a reactant which reacts with the aqueous ink to the transfer body,wherein at least one of the aqueous ink and the reaction liquid contains a resin particle (however, when not including the applying of the reaction liquid, the aqueous ink contains the resin particle), and{'sup': 3', '1/2, 'the cleaning liquid contains a first water-soluble organic solvent having an SP value [unit: (J/cm)], which is obtained by a Fedors method, of 17.0 or more to 29.0 or less.'}2. The ink jet recording method of claim 1 , wherein the applying of the reaction liquid is performed before the forming of the intermediate image.3. The ink jet recording method of claim 1 , wherein the content (% by mass) of the first water- ...

POST-TREATMENT ASSEMBLY AND METHOD FOR TREATING WORK PIECES

A post printing treatment assembly includes a product support assembly and a post printing treatment device. The product support assembly includes a primary support assembly, a primary drive assembly, a number of secondary support assemblies, and a secondary drive assembly. The primary drive assembly is operatively coupled to the primary support assembly. The primary drive assembly imparts a generally constant motion to the primary support assembly. Each secondary support assembly is structured to support a number of work pieces. Each secondary support assembly is movably coupled to the primary support assembly. The secondary drive assembly is operatively coupled to each secondary support assembly. The secondary drive assembly selectively imparts a motion to each secondary support assembly. The post printing treatment device is disposed adjacent the product support assembly. 1. (canceled)2. A product support assembly for a post printing treatment assembly , said post printing treatment assembly structured to process a number of work pieces , said post printing treatment assembly including a number of UV lamps , said product support assembly comprising:a primary support assembly;a primary drive assembly;said primary drive assembly operatively coupled to said primary support assembly;wherein said primary drive assembly imparts a constant motion to said primary support assembly;a number of secondary support assemblies;each secondary support assembly structured to support a number of work pieces;each secondary support assembly movably coupled to said primary support assembly;a secondary drive assembly;said secondary drive assembly operatively coupled to each secondary support assembly;wherein said secondary drive assembly selectively imparts a motion to each secondary support assembly;said primary support assembly is a turret assembly;said turret assembly including a body structured to support each secondary support assembly at a first radius;said turret assembly body ...

FIXABLE, UV CURABLE INK

A fixable, UV curable ink includes an aqueous ink vehicle including water and a co-solvent, a pigment, and a dispersant. A polyurethane polymer dispersion is suspended as droplets within the aqueous ink vehicle. The polyurethane polymer dispersion includes a polyurethane polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyether-based polyurethane, a polyester-based polyurethane, a polycarbonate-based polyurethane, and mixtures thereof. The polyurethane polymer has i) an acid number ranging from 0 mg/g to less than 20 mg/g and ii) a glass transition temperature of less than 0° C. A water soluble or water dispersible photoinitiator is present in the fixable, UV curable ink. A base may be included in an amount sufficient to adjust a pH of the UV curable ink so that it ranges from 7.5 to 9.5. An additive may be included and selected from the group consisting of a biocide, a non-ionic surfactant, an anti-kogation agent, a buffer, and combinations thereof. 1. A fixable , ultraviolet (UV) curable ink , consisting of:an aqueous ink vehicle including water and a co-solvent;a pigment;a dispersant;a polyurethane polymer dispersion suspended as droplets within the aqueous ink vehicle, the polyurethane polymer dispersion including a polyurethane polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyether-based polyurethane, a polyester-based polyurethane, a polycarbonate-based polyurethane, and mixtures thereof, and the polyurethane polymer having i) an acid number ranging from 0 mg/g to less than 20 mg/g and ii) a glass transition temperature of less than 0° C.;a water soluble or water dispersible photoinitiator;optionally a base in an amount sufficient to adjust a pH of the UV curable ink so that it ranges from 7.5 to 9.5; andoptionally an additive selected from the group consisting of a biocide, a non-ionic surfactant, an anti-kogation agent, a buffer, and combinations thereof.2. The fixable claim 1 , UV curable ink as defined in wherein:an amount of the pigment in the fixable, ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE WORKPIECE AND WORKPIECE

The inventions relates to a method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps: 1. Method for producing a decorative workpiece with a structured surface comprising the following steps:(B) applying a first liquid lacquer having a coarse structuring over the entire surface, wherein a difference in thickness between thicker regions and thinner regions is at least 50 μm, in particular at least 100 μm;(E) applying a second liquid, at least partially transparent lacquer for producing a fine structuring in some regions.2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe gloss level in the region of the fine structuring is different by at least 10 gloss units as compared to the gloss level in the region of the coarse structuring.3. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe first lacquer is applied by means of at least one printing roller which unrolls on a surface of the workpiece, and/or in thata step (A) is provided in which feeding of the workpiece to a coating station is carried out, and/or in thata step (C) is provided in which an at least partial curing of the applied first lacquer is carried out, and/or in thata step (F) is provided in which curing of the second lacquer is carried out, whereinthe difference in thickness in the region of fine structuring on the second lacquer layer is less than 50 μm, in particular less than 30 μm.4. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe second lacquer is applied by means of at least one digital print head.5. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe material for the first and the second lacquer is identical.6. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in thata liquid lacquer is first applied to produce the second lacquer layer and then lacquer droplets of the second lacquer layer are sprayed into the still liquid material to produce a fine structuring.7. The method according to claim 6 , characterized in thatthe ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE

A method for producing a decorative and structured surface with different gloss levels is disclosed, which comprises the following steps: 1. A method for producing a decorative and structured surface having different gloss levels comprising the following steps:{'b': 1', '0, 'feeding of a workpiece (.) to a lacquer application device,'}{'b': 1', '4, 'application of a first liquid lacquer layer (.) over the entire surface with a coarse structure in which a difference in thickness between thicker areas and thinner areas is at least 50 μm, in particular at least 100 μm,'}{'b': 1', '4', '1', '0', '1', '5', '1', '4', '1', '5', '1', '4, 'in particular digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (.) on the workpiece (.), preferably with an, at least partially transparent, lacquer in order to apply a second lacquer layer (.) on the first lacquer layer (.), wherein after curing the second lacquer layer (.) has a different gloss level than the first lacquer layer (.).'}2. The method according to claim 1 , comprising a further step:{'b': 1', '0', '1', '1', '1', '2, 'coating of the workpiece (.) with at least one base layer (., .), and/or'}{'b': 1', '1', '1', '2, 'structuring of at least one base layer (., .), and/or'}{'b': 1', '4, 'at least partial curing of the first lacquer layer (.) applied, and/or'}{'b': 1', '3, 'at least partial, in particular digital, application of a third liquid lacquer layer (.) in order to create a fine structure in certain areas.'}3. The method according to claim 1 , comprising a further step:{'b': 1', '0, 'feeding of the workpiece (.) to a digital printing station, and/or'}providing digital control data for the digital printing station, and/or{'b': 1', '3', '1', '4', '1', '5, 'curing of the applied lacquer layers (., ., .), in particular by physical drying and/or chemical curing.'}4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein{'b': 1', '0, 'the workpiece (.) is printed with a decorative image before the method is carried ...

PRE-TREATMENT COATING COMPOSITIONS

The present disclosure provides pre-treatment compositions and related methods. As such, a pre-treatment coating composition can include an evaporable liquid vehicle and a pre-treatment coating matrix. The pre-treatment coating matrix can include from 5 wt % to 40 wt % multivalent metal salt, and from 5 wt % to 20 wt % coalescent latex binder comprising styrene-butadiene rubber, polyurethane, or mixture thereof. The composition can further include from 30 wt % to 80 wt % high Tg latex having a Tg greater than 80° C., from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % water soluble binder, and from 3 wt % to 20 wt % wax having a melting point greater than 120° C. The weight percentages of the pre-treatment coating matrix exclude the evaporable liquid vehicle content. 1. A pre-treatment coating composition , comprising:an evaporable liquid vehicle; and from 5 wt % to 40 wt % multivalent metal salt,', 'from 5 wt % to 20 wt % coalescent latex binder comprising styrene-butadiene rubber, polyurethane, or mixture thereof,', 'from 30 wt % to 80 wt % high Tg latex having Tg greater than 80° C.,', 'from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % water soluble binder, and', 'from 3 wt % to 20 wt % wax having a melting point greater than 120° C.,, 'a pre-treatment coating matrix, comprisingwherein weight percentages of the pre-treatment coating matrix exclude the evaporable liquid vehicle content.2. The pre-treatment coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the multivalent salt comprises CaCl.3. The pre-treatment coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the coalescent latex binder includes styrene-butadiene rubber.4. The pre-treatment coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the coalescent latex binder is includes polyurethane.5. The pre-treatment coating composition of claim 1 , wherein the high Tg latex comprises polyacrylate claim 1 , polyvinyl styrene claim 1 , ethylene vinyl acetate claim 1 , styrene acrylic copolymer claim 1 , polymethacrylate claim 1 , polyacrylic acid claim 1 , polymethacrylic acids claim 1 , or ...

DEVICES, MACHINE AND METHOD FOR APPLYING AND ALIGNING MAGNETIC OR MAGNETISABLE PARTICLES ON A WEB-TYPE OR SHEET-TYPE SUBSTRATE

A device is provided for aligning magnetic or magnetizable particles, which are contained in a coating that is applied to a first side of a web-type or a sheet-type substrate. An application device is arranged in the transport path of the substrate, by the use of which, the coating is applied or is applicable to the first side of the substrate, in at least one application site. A first cylinder, which is embodied as a magnetic cylinder, is arranged in the transport path of the substrate to be transported downstream of the application device and comprises a plurality of elements creating a magnetic field in the region of the outer periphery of the first cylinder. Another cylinder, which is embodied as a magnetic cylinder, is arranged in the transport path of the substrate to be transported and comprises a plurality of elements creating a magnetic field in the region of the outer periphery of that cylinder. A drying device or an hardening device is arranged on the transport path between a site of a winding-on of the substrate on the first cylinder and a site of a winding-on of the other cylinder. The first cylinder, which is embodied as the magnetic cylinder, is arranged in the transport path of the substrate to be transported on the second side thereof. The drying or the hardening device is oriented in the transport path of the substrate to be transported on the first side thereof. 132-. (canceled)330602. A device for aligning magnetic or magnetizable particles contained in a coating medium () that is applied to a first side of a web-format or sheet-format substrate () , [{'b': 04', '02', '06', '02, 'an application system () arranged in the transport path of the substrate (), by means of which the coating medium () is and/or can be applied at at least one application point to the first side of the substrate (),'}, {'b': 37', '37', '04', '02', '41, 'a first cylinder () embodied as a magnetic cylinder (), which is arranged downstream of the application system () in the ...

METHOD FOR APPLYING INK AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING WALLPAPER

Provided is a method for applying an ink for applying an oil-based ink to a resin composition layer of a target including a base and the resin composition layer formed over a surface of the base, the method including: a pretreatment step of pre-treating the target before the oil-based ink is applied, with at least one surface treatment for improving a wetting/spreading property of the oil-based ink; a step of applying the oil-based ink to the target that has undergone the pretreatment step; and a post-treatment step of post-treating the target after the oil-based ink is applied, with at least one surface treatment for improving a wetting/spreading property of the oil-based ink. 1. A method for applying an ink , the method being intended to apply an oil-based ink to a resin composition layer of a target that comprises a base and the resin composition layer formed over a surface of the base , the method comprising:pre-treating the target before the oil-based ink is applied, with at least one surface treatment for improving a wetting/spreading property of the oil-based ink;applying the oil-based ink to the target that has undergone the pre-treating; andpost-treating the target after the oil-based ink is applied, with at least one surface treatment for improving a wetting/spreading property of the oil-based ink.2. The method for applying an ink according to claim 1 ,wherein a mass change rate of the oil-based ink when the oil-based ink is left to stand at 150 degrees C. for 60 minutes is 5% or lower.3. The method for applying an ink according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the at least one surface treatment in the pre-treating or the post-treating is a heating treatment.4. The method for applying an ink according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the at least one surface treatment in the pre-treating or the post-treating is a plasma treatment.5. The method for applying an ink according to claim 1 ,wherein at least one of the at least one surface treatment in the ...

NEAR INFRARED (NIR) LASER PROCESSING

A method of near infrared (NIR) laser processing a resin based article includes the steps of applying a composition including a specific optothermal converting agent on a surface of the article, and exposing at least part of the applied optothermal converting agent with a NIR laser. The specific optothermal converting has an improved stability towards the environment and therefore renders the laser processing method more reliable. 115-. (canceled)17: The method according to claim 16 , wherein the laser processing is selected from the group consisting of laser cutting claim 16 , laser perforating claim 16 , and laser welding.18: The method according to claim 16 , wherein the optothermal converting agent is imagewise applied onto the surface of the resin based article.19: The method according to claim 18 , wherein the optothermal converting agent is imagewise applied onto the surface of the resin based article by a printing method selected from the group consisting of intaglio printing claim 18 , screen printing claim 18 , flexographic printing claim 18 , offset printing claim 18 , inkjet printing claim 18 , tampon printing claim 18 , valve jet printing claim 18 , and gravure offset printing.20: The method according to claim 19 , wherein the optothermal converting agent is applied by inkjet printing.21: The method according to claim 16 , wherein the optothermal converting agent is applied in a pattern including continuous lines claim 16 , a series of spots claim 16 , or a combination thereof.22: The method according to claim 16 , wherein the resin based article includes a polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyester claim 16 , a polyamide claim 16 , and a polyolefin.23: The method according to claim 16 , wherein the resin based article includes a thermoplastic polymer.24: The method according to claim 23 , wherein the thermoplastic polymer is selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 23 , polypropylene claim 23 , polyethylene terephthalate ...

CURABLE COMPOSITION FOR INKJET PRINTING, CURED PRODUCT THEREOF, AND ELECTRONIC COMPONENT HAVING THE CURED PRODUCT THEREOF

[Problem to be Solved] Provided is a curable composition for inkjet printing for obtaining a cured product excellent in heat resistance, adhesion to a substrate, and hardness. 1. A curable composition for inkjet printing , comprising:a multi-branched oligomer or polymer having an ethylenically unsaturated group;a photopolymerization initiator; anda thermosetting compound.2. The curable composition for inkjet printing according to claim 1 , wherein the multi-branched oligomer or polymer has one of a hyperbranched structure and a dendrimer structure.3. The curable composition for inkjet printing according to claim 1 , wherein the curable composition has a viscosity at 50° C. measured according to JIS Z 8803 is 50 mPa·s or less.4. The curable composition for inkjet printing according to claim 1 , further comprising:a filler having a Mohs hardness of 5 or more.5. The curable composition for inkjet printing according to claim 1 , wherein a number of (meth)acryloyl groups of the multi-branched oligomer or a polymer exceeds 6.6. The curable composition for inkjet printing according to claim 1 , wherein the thermosetting compound is blocked isocyanate.7. A cured product obtained by curing the curable composition of .8. An electronic component claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'the cured product of .'}9. A method of producing a printed wiring board claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'drawing the curable composition of directly on a substrate with an inkjet printer; and'}curing the curable composition drawn by irradiation with light such that a resist pattern is formed.10. The curable composition for inkjet printing according to claim 2 , wherein the curable composition has a viscosity at 50° C. measured according to JIS Z 8803 is 50 mPa·s or less.11. The curable composition for inkjet printing according to claim 2 , further comprising:a filler having a Mohs hardness of 5 or more.12. The curable ...