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.

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.

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Selective overcoat

Examples described herein include examples methods for generating varnish knockouts that include applying a fixer material to a surface of a print medium, selectively applying a print material over the fixer material to form an image, and applying an overcoat material to form a durable coating on areas over the image and a nondurable coating over other areas of the surface.

METHOD FOR FORMING THREE-DIMENSIONAL PATTERN AND PRODUCT OBTAINED THEREBY

The present invention relates to a method for forming three-dimensional (3D) patterns and products obtained thereby, especially to a method for forming three-dimensional patterns and products obtained thereby in which ink is coated on surface of a transparent substrate by an inkjet printer to form at least one layer of inkjet-printed pattern on the surface of the transparent substrate. Moreover, the transparent substrate is also sprayed with a reflective bottom layer covered over the inkjet-printed pattern. Thereby the inkjet-printed pattern is formed on the transparent substrate by the inkjet printer quickly and easily. A shiny and beautiful 3D effect is generated by the inkjet-printed pattern with a certain thickness and reflection of the reflective bottom layer. Thereby consumers are attracted to purchase related products and the industry's competitiveness is enhanced. 1. A method for forming three-dimensional (3D) patterns comprising:preparing a transparent substrate and drying the transparent substrate subsequent to the transparent substrate being washed and cleaned;coating ink on a surface of the clean and dry transparent substrate by an inkjet printer and curing the ink immediately to form a layer of inkjet-printed pattern; andspraying at least one reflective bottom layer on one side of the transparent substrate with the inkjet-printed pattern by the inkjet printer, the reflective bottom layer thereby covering the inkjet-printed pattern, the reflective bottom layer being a highly-reflective paint;wherein at least one layer of the inkjet-printed pattern is formed on the surface of the transparent substrate by curing the ink immediately subsequent to coating ink on the surface of the transparent substrate; and total thickness of the at least one layer of the inkjet-printed pattern is greater than 5 μm and not more than 250 μm.2. The method as claimed in claim 1 , wherein a plurality of layers of the inkjet-printed pattern stacked correspondingly is formed on ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE

A method for producing a decorative surface having different gloss levels preferably comprising the following steps: 1. A method for producing a decorative surface having different gloss levels comprising the following steps:{'b': 1', '0', '1', '4, '(C) feeding of a workpiece (.), which is coated with at least a first lacquer layer (.) to a digital printing station;'}(D) provision of digital control data for the digital printing station;{'b': 1', '4', '1', '0', '1', '5', '1', '4', '1', '5', '1', '4, '(E) digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (.) on the workpiece (.) 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 , characterized in that{'b': 1', '0, 'a further step (A) is comprised, in which the workpiece (.) is fed to a lacquer application device, and'}{'b': 1', '0', '1', '4, 'a further step (B) is comprised, in which the workpiece (.) is coated with at least the first lacquer layer (.).'}3. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that{'b': 1', '4', '1', '5, 'a further step (F) is comprised, in which the applied lacquer layers (., .) are physically dried and/or chemically cured.'}4. The method according to or claim 1 , characterized in that{'b': 1', '0, 'the workpiece (.) is printed with a decorative image before method step (A), and/or'}{'b': 1', '0, 'the workpiece (.) is printed with at least two different colors using a digital printer after method step (A) and before method step (B).'}5. The method according to preceding claims claim 1 , characterized in that the digital print data available for the decorative image on the workpiece are used in identical form or in a form modified by a digital manipulation method as a basis for the digital data provided in step (D).6. The method according to ...

PRINTING METHOD, PRINTING DEVICE, AND PRINTING SYSTEM

A high-gloss, precise and vivid image is printed appropriately. The printing method performs a printing using a color ink on a medium, and includes: a color ink layer forming step of ejecting the color ink to a medium to form a layer of the color ink, that is, a colored ink layer on the medium; and a glossing step of performing a process for increasing a gloss of the colored ink layer. The color ink includes a colorant and a solvent and generates heat by radiation of an energy ray. In the color ink layer forming step, the energy ray is emitted to the color ink adhering to the medium to remove by evaporation at least a part of the solvent included in the color ink. In the glossing step, the gloss of the colored ink layer is increased after a part of the solvent is removed by evaporation. 1. A printing method of performing a printing on a medium using a color ink , the color ink being an ink having a color , the printing method comprising:a color ink layer forming step of ejecting the color ink to the medium to form a layer of the color ink on the medium; anda glossing step of performing a process for increasing a gloss of the layer of the color ink, whereinthe color ink includes a colorant and a solvent, and the color ink generates heat by radiation of an energy ray,in the color ink layer forming step, the energy ray is emitted to the color ink adhering to the medium to remove by evaporation at least a part of the solvent included in the color ink, andin the glossing step, the gloss of the layer of the color ink is increased after at least a part of the solvent is removed by evaporation.2. The printing method according to claim 1 , whereinin the color ink layer forming step, the energy ray is emitted to the color ink adhering to the medium to heat the color ink such that a temperature of the color ink on the medium becomes higher than a temperature of the medium.3. The printing method according to claim 1 , whereinin the color ink layer forming step, the energy ray ...

Ink-jet printing on fiber cement products

The present invention relates to processes for producing fiber cement products as well as to the fiber cement products obtainable therewith. More specifically, the present invention relates to fiber cement products that are suitable for being subjected to ink-jet printing, which fiber cement products at least comprise on their outer surface one or more cured layers of a first coating composition, which at least comprises a binder and a pigment and which is characterized by a pigment volume concentration of higher than about 40%. The invention further provides processes for producing such fiber cement products. Moreover, the present invention provides processes for producing ink-jet printed fiber cement products and ink jet printed fiber cement products obtainable therewith. The present invention further relates to various uses of these fiber cement products, in particular as building materials.

Decorative material having excellent printing properties and method of manufacturing the same

The present invention relates to a decorative material having excellent printability, and the decorative material according to the present invention has an ink-receiving layer having a radially fine sloping structure having a dendritic shape, whereby the absorbing and/or fixing property, i.e., printability, of the ink printed on the ink-receiving layer is improved, and clarity is excellent, so that aesthetic effects are excellent. In addition, since the ink-receiving layer is manufactured through UV curing, it can be directly coated on a substrate layer, and can include various kinds of substrate layers; and since it is manufactured using a solvent-free type resin composition without using an organic solvent, and has an excellent absorbing and/or fixing property with respect to a water soluble ink, it has environmental friendly advantages.

Germ-repellent book and food paper packaging, and method of manufacture

A germ-repellent paper product contains a paper substrate and a germ-repellent overprint varnish. The germ-repellent overprint varnish contains a varnish and a germ-repellent agent. The germ-repellent overprint varnish is coated onto the paper substrate to form a germ-repellent paper product. A method for manufacturing such a germ-repellent paper product is also provided.

ELECTRON BEAM-CURABLE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING POLY(ALKOXYLATES)

Electron beam curable compositions comprising poly(alkylene oxide) containing substances, and any blend of ethylenically unsaturated monomers and oligomers. The poly(alkylene oxide) components of the said substances may include poly(ethylene glycol)s, poly(propylene glycol)s and higher poly(alkylene oxide)s, as well as poly(alkoxylated) alcohols and amines, and the substances are essentially free of any ethylenically unsaturated groups. 1. Electron beam (EB) curable composition comprising poly(alkylene oxide) containing substances , which are essentially free of ethylenically unsaturated groups , according to the following expression;{'br': None, 'sup': 1', '2, 'sub': n', '2n', 'x', 'm, 'R[O—(CHO)R]'}{'sup': 1', '2, 'wherein Rand Rmay separately be hydrogen or any organic residue;'}m can be any number between 1 and 8;n can be any number between 1 and 6;and x can be any number equal to, or greater than 2, wherein the amount of poly(alkylene oxide) containing substances is from 1.0% to 10.0% by weight of the composition, and wherein the composition further comprises any blend of ethylenically unsaturated monomers.2. (canceled)3. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the composition is an EB curable ink or coating.4. (canceled)5. The composition of claim 1 , wherein Rand Rare one or more organic residues selected from the group consisting of alkanes claim 1 , aromatic hydrocarbons claim 1 , heterocyclic compounds claim 1 , polyesters claim 1 , polyamides claim 1 , polyacrylics claim 1 , styrene-acrylic copolymers claim 1 , polyurethanes and polyethers.6. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the poly(alkylene oxide) containing substance is expressed by{'br': None, 'sup': '3', 'sub': n', '2n', 'x, 'R—(CHO)H'}{'sup': '3', 'wherein Ris a hydroxyl group or any organic alcohol residue (including other poly(alkylene oxide)s);'}n is any number between 1 and 6;and x can be any number equal to, or greater than 2.7. (canceled)8. The composition of claim 1 , wherein the poly( ...

PRINTED LAMINATE WITH DIGITAL PRINTING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE

A digitally printed decorative surfacing material includes a base layer of vulcanized fiber with ink on a top surface thereof, the base layer and the ink defining a printed vulcanized fiber base layer. The digitally printed decorative surfacing material also includes a top coat layer applied to the printed vulcanized fiber base layer to provide scratch resistance and other physical properties. The digitally printed decorative surfacing material is manufactured by providing a base layer of vulcanized fiber, applying ink on a top surface of the base layer thereby defining a printed vulcanized fiber base layer, and applying a top coat layer to the printed vulcanized fiber base layer to provide scratch resistance and other physical properties. 1. A digitally printed decorative surfacing material , comprising:a base layer of vulcanized fiber with ink on a top surface thereof, the base layer and the ink defining a printed vulcanized fiber base layer;a top coat layer applied to the printed vulcanized fiber base layer to provide scratch resistance and other physical properties.2. The digitally printed decorative surfacing material according to claim 1 , wherein the top coat layer includes a clear hot melt polyurethane layer and a clear UV cured acrylic coating layer.3. The digitally printed decorative surfacing material according to claim 1 , wherein the base layer is a vulcanized fiber sheet.4. The digitally printed decorative surfacing material according to claim 1 , wherein the ink is UV ink.5. The digitally printed decorative surfacing material according to claim 1 , further including a substrate to which the digitally printed decorative surfacing material is secured.6. The digitally printed decorative surfacing material according to claim 1 , wherein the top coat layer includes texturing.7. A method for manufacturing a digitally printed decorative surfacing material claim 1 , comprising:providing a base layer of vulcanized fiber;applying ink on a top surface of the ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A SANITISED PAPER ARTICLE

A method of manufacturing a sanitised paper article comprising the steps: supplying a paper sheet having a first surface and a second surface to a flexographic printing apparatus having a first sanitising module applying a sanitising solution to at least the first surface of the paper sheet using the first sanitising module and forming an article from the sanitised paper sheet 1. A method of manufacturing a sanitised paper article comprising the steps:supplying a paper sheet having a first surface and a second surface to a flexographic printing apparatus having a first sanitising module;applying a sanitising solution to at least the first surface of the paper sheet using the first sanitising module, andforming an article from the sanitised paper sheet.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the flexographic printing apparatus further comprises a second sanitising module and the method further comprises the step of applying a sanitising solution to the second surface of the paper sheet using the second sanitising module.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of applying a sanitising solution to the second surface is subsequent to the step of applying a sanitising solution to the first surface.4. The method of wherein the flexographic printingapparatus further comprises at least one ink printing module and the method further comprises the step of printing a graphic and/or text on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the paper sheet.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step of printing on at least one of the first and second surfaces of the paper sheet is subsequent to the step of applying a sanitising solution to at least the first surface of the paper sheet.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sanitising solution comprises a sanitising agent and a carrier agent.7. The method of claim 6 , wherein the carrier agent is a liquid.8. The method of claim 6 , wherein the sanitising agent comprises ethanol.9. The method of claim 8 , wherein the sanitising ...

DECORATING MATERIAL

There is provided a decorative material which hardly undergoes deterioration of a substrate even when irradiated with an electron beam, and is excellent in surface properties such as stain resistance, abrasion resistance and marring resistance. The decorative material of the present invention includes a substrate, and a pattern layer and/or a colored layer, and a surface protective layer which are successively laminated on the substrate, wherein the surface protective layer is obtained by crosslinking and curing an electron beam-curable resin composition, and a rate of reduction in a folding endurance of a material obtained by applying the electron beam-curable resin composition onto the substrate and then irradiating an electron beam to the electron beam-curable resin composition, relative to a folding endurance of the substrate before applying the electron beam-curable resin composition thereonto is 70% or lower as measured in the CD direction (lateral direction) of the substrate. 1. A process for producing a decorative material comprising a substrate, and a pattern layer and/or a colored layer, and a surface protective layer which are successively laminated on the substrate, wherein the surface protective layer is obtained by crosslinking and curing an electron beam-curable resin composition at an acceleration voltage of 30 to 150 kV and an exposure doss of 30 to 70 kGy. This is a divisional of application Ser. No. 11/337,069 filed Jan. 23, 2006, which claims priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2005-015414 filed Jan. 24, 2005; the above noted prior applications are all hereby incorporated by reference.The present invention relates to decorative materials having a surface protective layer obtained by crosslinking and curing an electron beam-curable resin composition which hardly suffer from deterioration of a substrate due to exposure to electron beam and are excellent in surface properties such as stain resistance, abrasion resistance and marring ...

Processes for producing optical effects layers

The present invention relates to the field of and processes and printing apparatuses for producing optical effect layers (OEL) comprising magnetically oriented platelet-shaped magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles on a substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to processes using printing apparatuses comprising a first magnetic-field-generating device mounted on a transferring device (TD) and a static second magnetic-field-generating device for producing said OELs as anti-counterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes.

PRIMER, INK, AND VARNISH COMPOSITIONS AND ASSOCIATED PRINTING APPARATUS

The invention describes new designs of commercial inkjet or flexographic web and sheet fed presses with pre-coating prior to printing which may upgrade the quality of the substrates and render them printable by all printing technologies including inkjet and digital. Also described are curable water-based coatings, inkjet and flexographic inks and overprint varnishes which may be radiation cured at high speed without the need for external applied heat to remove water. When used as coatings or primers, the compositions of the invention may create a surface on cellulosic substrates, polymeric films and some metal surfaces which are suitable for printing on by most printing methods including but not limited to inkjet, wet and dry toner systems, lithographic, gravure, flexographic and 4-D printing. The primer/coatings may also add up to 35% tensile strength to lightweight “thin” papers. The primer/coatings, inks and overprint varnishes can be cured by UV with or without the need for added commercial and/or conventional photoinitiators and the same formulations can be cured with electron beam using less than 35% of the energy required for conventional EB coatings and inks and without the need for a nitrogen environment thus allowing EB cure sheet fed printing. The primer/coatings of the invention may allow multi-colour printing on lightweight papers by conventional water-based inkjet inks that could previously not be printed with this method. Overprint varnishes of the invention can be applied successfully in-line on the printing press over wet inks before being EB or UV cured. 1. A curable composition comprising:a metal salt comprising an anionic form of an organic compound, said organic compound comprising at least one polymerisable unsaturated group and an acidic hydrogen; and water,wherein the composition has a water content of between about 10 and about 50 wt %.2. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein the metal salt comprises a metal selected from ...

Methods for inkjet varnishing

A method for inkjet varnishing a substrate includes the steps of jetting a micro-pattern of a varnish having a viscosity of less than 30 mPa·s at 45° C. and at a shear rate of 30 s −1 to a portion of the substrate by one or more printheads having nozzles with a nozzle diameter of no more than 30 μm, and at least partially curing the micro-pattern within 500 milliseconds after jetting to provide a micro-roughness to the portion of the substrate.

Tag System to Mitigate Maliciously Tainted and Counterfeit Products

In the invention described, a method of creating a unique tag or labeling system for electronic printed circuit board assemblies (PCBA) that is unique, virtually un-duplicatable, and may be altered when the electronics are tampered with. 1. A method of making a unique magnetic tag consisting of:attaching previously randomized magnetized particles in an adhesive material; andattaching the adhesive material to a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA);wherein since the particle placement, the magnetic field direction and the magnetic field strength of the particles are random, the magnetic field produced by the material attached to the adhesive is unique and virtually impossible to reproduce.2. The method of claim 1 , further wherein the magnetic particles are applied directly to the back of a serial number/bar code identifier.3. The method of claim 1 , further wherein the unique magnetic tag is applied to a printed circuit board using a screen-printing process that would include mixing the solder mask used on the surface of the PCB or being mixed in the silkscreen on the PCB.4. A unique magnetic tag embedded on an inner layer of a printed circuit board.5. The method of claim 1 , further wherein the magnetic particles are printed on the surface of a printed circuit board using an inkjet method.6. The unique magnetic tag of claim 4 , further wherein the unique magnetic tag is covered with a tamper resistant material such as epoxy claim 4 , rendering removal next to impossible without damage.7. The method of claim 1 , further wherein a second screen printing process is employed to apply the unique magnetic tag to specific areas of the printed circuit board that are deemed as vulnerable to malicious attack.8. A method of intentionally placing the magnetic particles within the solder of a printed circuit board consisting of:selecting a solder with a melt temperature sufficiently below the curie point of the magnetic particles that are used; andusing the low melt temperature ...

ULTRAVIOLET CURING APPARATUS

An ultraviolet curing apparatus includes a housing, a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a length direction of the housing, and at least one shutter part coupled to the housing to be movable in the length direction, to cover at least a portion of the plurality of ultraviolet LEDs to limit an irradiation region of ultraviolet light emitted by the plurality of ultraviolet LEDs. 1. An ultraviolet curing apparatus , comprising:a housing;a plurality of ultraviolet light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a length direction of the housing; andat least one shutter part, movable in the length direction, coupled to the housing, the at least one shutter part to cover at least a portion of the plurality of ultraviolet LEDs to limit an irradiation region of ultraviolet light emitted by the plurality of ultraviolet LEDs.2. The ultraviolet curing apparatus as claimed as claim 1 , wherein the shutter part includes:a first blocking portion in front of the plurality of ultraviolet LEDs; anda second blocking portion protruding from the first blocking portion away from the plurality of ultraviolet LEDs and contacting the irradiation region.3. The ultraviolet curing apparatus as claimed as claim 2 , wherein the second blocking portion includes a groove portion having a linear shape in a front surface of the second blocking portion claim 2 , in a width direction of the housing.4. The ultraviolet curing apparatus as claimed as claim 3 , wherein the groove portion includes a plurality of groove portions formed in parallel in the width direction.5. The ultraviolet curing apparatus as claimed as claim 3 , wherein the groove portion includes a side wall inclined with respect to the irradiation region.6. The ultraviolet curing apparatus as claimed as claim 2 , wherein the second blocking portion includes a plurality of groove portions having an arc shape centered on a virtual point in the irradiation region.7. The ultraviolet curing apparatus as claimed as claim ...

WATER-BASED ELECTRICALLY-INSULATING ENERGY-CURABLE FLUIDS

Water based, energy curable ink jet compositions that have good insulating properties are described herein. The inventive water based energy curable ink jet compositions include a water soluble or water dispersible component polymerizable by free radical polymeration upon exposure to polymerizing radiation, wherein the cured ink jet compositions have good insulating properties, exhibited for example, by its breakdown voltage. Also described are electronic devices including ink jet-printed layers of the ink jet compositions. 122-. (canceled)23. A water based energy curable ink jet composition , comprising water and a water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer that is polymerizable by free radical polymerization upon exposure to polymerizing radiation; and wherein the ink jet composition exhibits a breakdown voltage , as determined in accordance with IPC SM840E Class H Specification , of ≥20 kv/mm.24. The water based energy curable ink jet composition of claim 23 , wherein the the water-soluble or water dispersible polymer comprises a polymer in an aqueous dispersion selected from acrylated-polyurethane claim 23 , an epoxy-acrylate polymer claim 23 , and mixtures thereof.25. The water based energy curable ink jet composition of claim 23 , wherein the water-soluble or water-dispersible polymer is an acrylated polyurethane polymer present in an aqueous dispersion.26. The water-based energy curable ink composition of claim 25 , wherein the acrylated polyurethane polymer present in an aqueous dispersion has a weight average molecular weight of 1000 to 20 claim 25 ,000 Daltons.27. The water based energy curable ink jet composition of claim 23 , wherein the composition is free of volatile components.28. The water based energy curable ink jet composition of claim 23 , wherein the composition further comprises a photoinitiator.29. The water based energy curable ink jet composition of claim 28 , wherein the photoinitiator is present in an amount of 0.1 wt % to 5 wt %.30. The ...

Printing system, printing apparatus, and printed-matter production method

According to an aspect of the present invention, a printing apparatus includes a plasma treatment unit configured to acidify at least a surface of a print medium by applying plasma treatment to the surface of the print medium, a first primer applying unit configured to apply primer treatment by applying treatment liquid to the surface of the print medium having undergone the plasma treatment, and a first recording unit configured to perform recording by inkjet recording on the print medium having undergone the primer treatment.

METHOD AND COMPOSITION FOR INK JET PRINTING ON A NONABSORBENT SUBSTRATE

Ink jet printing on a non-absorbent substrate involves a wet primer having a primer viscosity. The wet primer is applied on the non-absorbent substrate. An ink jet ink having an ink jet viscosity lower than the primer viscosity is jetted over the wet primer while the primer is still wet. The wet primer and ink are simultaneously cured on the substrate. 1. A system , comprising:a mechanism for applying a layer of a primer onto a surface of a nonabsorbent substrate, wherein the substrate comprises any of a glass, a metal, and a mirror;a mechanism for jettably printing an ink jet ink over the primer layer while the primer is still wet; maintaining a constant temperature above 30 degrees Celsius; anda curing mechanism, for simultaneously curing the layer of primer and the ink jet ink on the nonabsorbent substrate.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the nonabsorbent substrate is a metallic sheet claim 1 , and wherein the system further comprises a forming mechanism for shaping the metallic sheet after the curing to form a product.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the formed product is any of metal can claim 2 , signage claim 2 , a decorative label or decal claim 2 , an automotive components claim 2 , or a computer component.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the nonabsorbent substrate comprises any of tin claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , or stainless steel.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the mechanism for applying the layer of primer uses a flexographic process to apply the layer of primer.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the applied layer of primer is evenly applied onto the surface of the nonabsorbent substrate.7. The system of claim 1 , wherein the applied layer of primer has a substantially constant thickness across the substrate.8. The system of claim 1 , wherein the surface of the nonabsorbent substrate is a roughened surface having any of craters or pits claim 1 , and wherein the primer settles into the craters or pits without absorption into the nonabsorbent ...

METHOD OF PERFORMING FOIL SLEEKING AFTER PRINTING FOR UV INKJET PRINTER

A method of performing foil sleeking after printing for UV inkjet printer is disclosed, which comprises steps of: positioning a workpiece with printed patterns or words; then printing an undercoat layer on areas to be foil-sleeked of the patterns or words, then irradiate the undercoat by a UV lamp with a low irradiation intensity to allow the undercoat layer to form a viscosity; and finally sticking a foil on the undercoat layer. 1. A method of performing foil sleeking after printing for UV inkjet printer , comprising the steps of:step (a): positioning a workpiece with printed patterns or words;step (b): printing an undercoat layer on areas to be foil-sleeked of the patterns or words, then irradiate the undercoat by a UV lamp in a low irradiation intensity to allow the undercoat layer to form a viscosity; andstep (c): sticking a foil on the undercoat layer.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising a step (a1) between the step (a) and the step (b) of printing transparent inks on the areas to be foil-sleeked of the patterns or words and curing the transparent inks by the UV lamp.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the irradiation intensity of the UV lamp in step (b) is lower than the irradiation intensity of the UV lamp in step (a1).4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the foil is adhered onto the undercoat layer after being pressed by a pressing device.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the undercoat is of UV inks.6. The method of claim 4 , wherein the undercoat is of UV inks. The present invention relates to a method of performing foil sleeking after printing for UV inkjet printer which is a simple process with high efficiency and low cost.UV inkjet printers have been widely used in professional commercial output applications (e.g. advertisements, posters, high-quality art reproductions etc.) because they allow printing on various types and thicknesses of materials at relatively high printing speeds and has stable and uniform printing quality. With its reliable ...

APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FORMING COLORED MARKS ON AN OPTICAL FIBER USING MULTIPLE INK STREAMS

The system and methods for marking an optical fiber with color-coded marks disclosed herein include forming closely spaced multiple ink streams, with at least two of the ink streams having different colors. The optical fiber moves over a fiber path that resides adjacent the ink streams. The fiber path and the ink streams are made to briefly intersect so that the ink streams form on the outer surface of the optical fiber a group of spaced apart individual marks, wherein the group of individual marks constitute a color-coded mark. Repeating this marking process at different times as the fiber moves over the fiber path forms spaced apart color-coded marks along the length of the fiber. Subsequent drying and overcoating of the marks fixes and protects the color-coded marks. 1. A method forming a color-coded mark on an optical fiber having an outer surface and a center line that defines an axial direction of the optical fiber , comprising:forming two or more ink streams that reside substantially in a row and in close proximity to one another, with at least first and second ones of the two or more ink streams having first and second colors that are different from one another;moving the optical fiber over a fiber path that resides adjacent the two or more ink streams; andcausing the fiber path and the two or more ink streams to briefly intersect to form two or more axially spaced apart marks on the outer surface of the optical fiber, with at least first and second ones of the two or more axially spaced apart marks having the first and second different colors of the first and second ink streams.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the two or more axially spaced marks constitute the color-coded mark claim 1 , and wherein the causing the fiber path and the two or more ink streams to intersect is performed intermittently to form multiple axially spaced color-coded marks on the optical fiber.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the causing the fiber path and the ...

OXIDATION RESISTANT GLASS-MOUNTED PHOTOGRAPH

A glass-mounted photograph includes a transparent plate with front and rear surfaces. A bonding layer is formed on the rear surface, and a pattern layer is formed on the bonding layer, the pattern layer being made from UV curable ink to present a picture that could have been photographed. The pattern layer of the oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph is formed by spray printing color UV ink on the free surface of the bonding layer, when the UV ink is cured, the pattern layer is firmly formed on the surface of the transparent plate, and the pattern layer is an UV ink layer, the pattern layer has an advantage of permanent preservation, and not become yellow as time goes on. 1. An oxidation resistant glass-mounted photograph , comprising:a transparent plate comprising a front surface and a rear surface opposite to the front surface;a bonding layer formed on the rear surface, and a pattern layer formed on the bonding layer; andthe pattern layer being made from UV curing ink.2. The oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph of claim 1 , wherein the transparent plate is made from reinforced glass or acrylic material.3. The oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph of claim 1 , further comprising a hard coating layer being formed on the pattern layer.4. The oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph of claim 3 , wherein the bonding layer is an UV glue.5. The oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph of claim 4 , wherein the hard coating layer is transparent and colorless.6. The oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph of claim 3 , wherein the hard coating layer is acrylic claim 3 , titanium dioxide claim 3 , and additives mixed at a predetermined proportion under room temperature.7. The oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph of claim 6 , wherein the additive comprises a dispersing agent claim 6 , a defoaming agent claim 6 , a photosensitizer and a light stabilizer.8. The oxidation-resistant glass-mounted photograph of claim 6 , wherein the ...

PRINTER, PRINTING METHOD, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR DECORATED OBJECT

A printer, including a head, a light irradiation device and a controller, is provided. The controller includes: a first controller that prompts the printer to carry out a printing operation by an ejection amount v1 required of glossy-finish printing and with a standby time t1 required of glossy-finish printing; a second controller that prompts the printer to carry out the printing operation by an ejection amount v2 required of matte-finish printing and with a standby time t2 required of matte-finish printing; and a third controller that prompts the printer to carry out the printing operation by an ejection amount v3 and with a standby time t3. The ejection amount v3 is greater than the ejection amount v2 and less than or equal to the ejection amount v1. The standby time t3 is shorter than the standby time t1. 1. A printer , comprising:a head that ejects a photo-curable ink;a light irradiation device that irradiates the photo-curable ink with a light; anda controller, configured to control an ejection amount of the photo-curable ink and a standby time between a timing of the photo-curable ink landing on a print medium and a timing of the light being irradiated, a first controller that prompts the printer to carry out a printing operation by an ejection amount v1 required of glossy-finish printing and with a standby time t1 required of glossy-finish printing;', 'a second controller that prompts the printer to carry out the printing operation by an ejection amount v2 required of matte-finish printing and with a standby time t2 required of matte-finish printing; and', 'a third controller that prompts the printer to carry out the printing operation by an ejection amount v3 and with a standby time t3,, 'wherein the controller, comprisingwherein the ejection amount v3 being greater than the ejection amount v2 and less than or equal to the ejection amount v1, andthe standby time t3 being shorter than the standby time t1.2. The printer according to claim 1 , whereinthe first ...

INKJET PRINTING

The present disclosure relates to an inkjet printing process that comprises inkjet printing an inkjet ink composition onto a substrate to form a printed inkjet ink layer. The inkjet ink composition comprises a colorant, a curable polyurethane dispersion, a photoinitiator and water, wherein the amount of curable polyurethane dispersed in the inkjet ink composition is 0.1 to 30 weight %. A radiation-curable overcoat composition is applied over the printed inkjet ink layer as an overcoat layer. The overcoat composition comprises a curable polyurethane dispersion, a photoinitiator and water. The printed inkjet ink layer is then cured on the substrate by exposing both the overcoat layer and inkjet ink layer on the substrate to radiation. 1. An inkjet printing process comprisinginkjet printing an inkjet ink composition onto a substrate to form a printed inkjet ink layer, the inkjet ink composition comprising a colorant, a curable polyurethane dispersion and water, wherein the amount of curable polyurethane dispersed in the inkjet ink composition is 0.1 to 30 weight %,applying a curable overcoat composition over the printed inkjet ink layer as an overcoat layer, said overcoat composition comprising a curable polyurethane dispersion and water,andcuring the printed inkjet ink layer on the substrate by exposing both the overcoat layer and printed inkjet ink layer on the substrate to radiation.2. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane dispersion in the overcoat composition is food compatible.3. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane in the overcoat layer and the polyurethane in the printed inkjet layer are crosslinked during curing to form a crosslinked polyurethane network.4. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the overcoat layer and printed inkjet ink layer on the substrate are cured by exposure to UV-LED and/or e-beam radiation.5. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the curable polyurethane is present in an amount of 1 to ...

Inkjet printing methods for manufacturing of decorative surfaces

An inkjet printing method for manufacturing decorative surfaces includes the steps of a) jetting a colour pattern with one or more aqueous inkjet inks including a polymer latex binder on a thermosetting resin impregnated paper; and b) drying the one or more aqueous inkjet inks.

SURFACE TREATMENT METHOD FOR IMAGE

A surface treatment method for an image includes a varnishing process of applying an ultraviolet curing varnish to a surface of an image containing wax and an ultraviolet irradiation process of irradiating the applied ultraviolet curing varnish with ultraviolet light. A heating process of heating the surface of the image is performed between the varnishing process and the ultraviolet irradiation process. 1. A surface treatment method for an image , comprising:a varnishing process of applying an ultraviolet curing varnish to a surface of an image containing wax; andan ultraviolet irradiation process of irradiating the applied ultraviolet curing varnish with ultraviolet light, wherein a heating process of heating the surface of the image is performed between the varnishing process and the ultraviolet irradiation process.2. The surface treatment method for an image according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the heating process claim 1 , the surface of the image is heated at a heating temperature of 35° C. or higher.3. The surface treatment method for an image according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the heating process claim 1 , the surface of the image is heated at a heating temperature of 40° C. or higher.4. The surface treatment method for an image according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the heating process claim 1 , the surface of the image is heated at a heating temperature of 45° C. or higher.5. The surface treatment method for an image according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the heating process claim 1 , the surface of the image is heated so as to be 60° C. or lower.6. The surface treatment method for an image according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the heating process claim 1 , the surface of the image is heated so as to be 50° C. or lower.7. The surface treatment method for an image according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the heating process claim 1 , the surface of the image is heated at X±10° C. claim 1 , where X° C. is a melting point of ...

Printing apparatus and method for manufacturing printed matter

A printing apparatus is provided that has: a printing part that performs printing by depositing a recording composition on the surface of a printing medium; a plasma generation part that is constituted by a plasma generation chamber having an introduction port for introducing a gaseous flow of plasma material gas to the interior, wherein the plasma material gas is converted to a plasma in the interior to form a gaseous flow of plasma-modified gas, as well as a plasma release port for releasing the gaseous flow to the exterior; and a plasma irradiation part that brings a gaseous flow released from the plasma release port, which contains the plasma-modified gas and/or plasma-quenched gas formed therefrom, in contact with the surface of the printing medium that has been printed at the printing part. The printing apparatus can fully dry/cure a printed recording composition.

WATER-BASED ELECTRICALLY-INSULATING ENERGY-CURABLE FLUIDS

Water based, energy curable ink jet compositions that have good insulating properties are described herein. The inventive water based energy curable ink jet compositions include a water soluble or water dispersible component polymerizable by free radical polymerization upon exposure to polymerizing radiation, wherein the cured ink jet compositions have good insulating properties, exhibited for example, by its breakdown voltage. Also described are electronic devices including ink jet-printed layers of the ink jet compositions. 1. A water based energy curable ink jet composition , comprising water and a water-soluble or water-dispersible component polymerizable by free radical polymerization , wherein the ink jet composition exhibits a breakdown voltage , as determined in accordance with IPC SM840E Class H Specification , of ≥20 kv/mm.2. The water based energy curable ink jet composition of claim 1 , wherein the water dispersible component comprises a polymer and a monomer that are polymerizable by free radical polymerization upon exposure to polymerizing radiation.3. The water based energy curable ink jet composition claim 1 , wherein one or both of the polymer and monomer include one or more groups selected from acrylate claim 1 , methacrylate claim 1 , vinyl claim 1 , vinyl ether claim 1 , propenyl ether claim 1 , acrylamide claim 1 , and maleate.4. The water based energy curable ink jet composition claim 1 , wherein the the water dispersible component comprises a component in an aqueous dispersion selected from acrylated-polyurethane claim 1 , an epoxy-acrylate polymer claim 1 , and mixtures thereof.5. The water based energy curable ink jet composition of claim 1 , wherein the water-soluble or water-dispersible component is an acrylated polyurethane polymer present in an aqueous dispersion.6. The water based energy curable ink jet composition claim 1 , wherein the composition is free of volatile components.7. The water based energy curable ink jet composition ...

PACKAGING MATERIAL HAVING MOISTURE BARRIER AND METHODS FOR PREPARING SAME

An article in the form of a packaging material having a water vapor transportation rate of about 500 g/m/day or less. The packaging material has a paper substrate and a print-receptive layer which is positioned over the outer surface of the paper substrate. The packaging material also has a moisture barrier layer positioned over the print-receptive layer. The moisture barrier layer is formed from one or more energy-cured polymers. Also, methods for preparing these packaging materials, including printed packaging materials. 1. An article comprising a packaging material comprising:a paper substrate having an inner surface and an outer surface;a print-receptive layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the print-receptive layer inner surface is positioned over the paper substrate outer surface and wherein the print-receptive layer outer surface has a Parker Print Smoothness value of about 1.5 or less;{'sup': '2', 'a moisture barrier layer comprising one or more energy-cured polymers positioned over the print-receptive layer outer surface, wherein the packaging material has a water vapor transportation rate of about 500 g/m/day or less, wherein the moisture barrier layer comprises one or more energy-cured polymers; and'}a moisture barrier reinforcing layer comprising a polyolefin and positioned over the inner surface of the paper substrate.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the packaging material is recyclable.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the paper substrate comprises at least about 40% recyclable paper fibers.4. The article of claim 1 , wherein the packaging material comprises ream wrap.5. The article of claim 1 , which further comprises a curl control layer positioned between the inner surface of the paper substrate and the moisture barrier reinforcing layer.6. The article of claim 5 , wherein the moisture barrier reinforcing layer is positioned on the curl control layer.7. The article of claim 6 , which further comprises an inner surface ...

MULTI-LAYER PRINTING PROCESS

A system and method for forming indicia on a substrate. The system includes a feed system for feeding the substrate and a plurality of stations each operable to apply a processing step to the substrate. A first of the plurality of stations applies an energy curable ink to the substrate using a printing process. In some embodiments, this printing process is a gravure cylinder having indicia grooves formed on the gravure cylinder. The indicia grooves on the cylinder retain the energy curable ink until contact with the substrate whereby the energy curable ink is applied to the substrate. A curing unit is disposed downstream of the first of the plurality of stations. The curing unit receives the substrate and outputs an electron beam directed toward the energy curable ink to cure the energy curable ink and form a resultant energy curable layer upon the substrate. 1. A method for forming a printed product , the method comprising:applying an energy curable coating to a substrate at a first station using a printing process;curing the energy curable coating using an energy curable process including free radical polymerization at a second station downstream of the first station to define an unembossed, cured energy curable layer bonded to the substrate having a predetermined reflectivity and predetermined durability;routing the substrate to a third station downstream of the second station; andapplying a metallic ink directly to an unembossed surface of the unembossed, cured energy curable layer to define a metallic ink layer.2. The method according to wherein the curing the energy curable coating using the energy curable process comprises curing the energy curable coating using an electron beam at the second station downstream of the first station to define the unembossed claim 1 , cured energy curable layer.3. The method according to wherein the curing the energy curable coating using the energy curable process comprises curing the energy curable coating using an ...

Method for Producing a Substrate Having an Image on at Least One Surface

A method, apparatus and system for producing an image on one or more surfaces of a gypsum or cement composite substrate by etching the one or more surfaces of the gypsum or composite substrate transferring the image to the one or more surfaces of the gypsum or cement composite substrate using an ink jet process or a rolling die, applying a topcoat on the image and etched surface(s) of the gypsum or cement composite substrate, and curing the image and the topcoat.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A BULLNOSE TILE AND A BULLNOSE TILE

A method for manufacturing a bullnose tile comprising the steps of providing a ceramic tile that comprises a base body made of a ceramic material, wherein the base body has a main surface and a bullnose edge; providing a decorative layer on top of the bullnose edge by printing a curable ink to form a decor; and curing the curable ink; wherein the curable ink, after printing, is in direct contact with the ceramic material of the base body. 1. A method for manufacturing a bullnose tile comprising the steps of:providing a ceramic tile, the ceramic tile comprising a base body made of a ceramic material, wherein the base body has a main surface and a bullnose edge;providing a decorative layer on top of the bullnose edge, the step comprising printing a radiation curable ink to form a decor; andcuring the radiation curable ink,wherein the radiation curable ink, after printing, is in direct contact with the ceramic material of the base body.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the radiation curable ink is a white ink or a yellow ink.3. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a decorative layer comprises printing a set of radiation curable inks.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a decorative layer comprises printing with a cyan claim 1 , magenta claim 1 , yellow and black (CMYK) set of inks and a set of extra inks.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the step of providing a decorative layer comprises printing a background color and printing a decor.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the step of curing the background color and the step of curing the decor are performed in the same step.7. The method of claim 5 , wherein the step of printing the background color and the step of printing the decor are performed with the same printer.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the decor provided on the bullnose edge matches a decor provided on the main surface of the tile.9. The method according to claim 1 , wherein ...

Process for printing and securing three-dimensional pattern on non-fibrous substrates and article comprising non-fibrous surface having three-dimensional pattern thereon

A process for creating a stable 3D pattern on a non-fibrous substrate comprises depositing a heat-expandable composition on the substrate; causing the disposed composition to expand in volume, thereby forming a 3D pattern having a perimeter; causing the composition to solidify; and applying a varnish coating over the pattern's perimeter and an area of the substrate adjacent thereto such that the varnish covers a sealing region extending at least 0.5 mm from the perimeter on both sides thereof. An article of manufacture comprises a non-fibrous outer surface having a 3D decorative pattern applied thereto and coated with a varnish coating covering a sealing region extending at least 0.5 mm from the pattern's perimeter on both sides thereof.

Uv-curable inkjet and overprint varnish combination

A process for preparing printed matter is disclosed which comprises applying first a UV-curable ink containing photoinitiators followed by an overprint varnish and then UV curing such as the amount of photoinitiators is less than 6% by weight of the total weight of the ink. The present invention relates to a printing process by applying first a UV-curable ink followed by an overprint varnish (OPV) and curing.

Free radical polymerizable water-based inkjet compositions

Described herein are free radically polymerizable aqueous inkjet compositions that include water, a water-soluble or water-dispersible component polymerizable by free radical polymeration, and one or more water-soluble organic solvents in compliance with following Formula I: Σ(X n ·H n ·B n )≤ρ  (I), where ρ is 2,000,000. The variables of the formula are defined herein. Also described are printed articles that include the inkjet compositions of the disclosure. The inkjet compositions dry rapidly while remaining fluid during printing, thereby avoiding clogging in the print head.

VARNISH COMPOSITION WITH LOW LEVELS OF MIGRATION FOR INKJET-PRINTED SUBSTRATE

The invention relates to a varnish with low levels of migration for covering the surface of an inkjet-printed and inkjet-deposited substrate, the composition of the varnish comprising at least: a hardenable monofunctional acrylate monomer; a hardenable difunctional diacrylate monomer; a hardenable acrylate monomer and/or oligomer with a sole acrylate functionality, said functionality being between 3 and 6; and a photoinitiator. 2. The varnish according to wherein the ratio by weight between the diacrylates containing at least two ethoxylations and/or propoxylations and the diacrylates which do not contain at least two ethoxylations and/or propoxylations is comprised between 1:10 and 10:1 claim 1 , e.g. 1:3 and 3:1.3. The varnish according to claim 2 , wherein same contains at least 7.5% by weight of light-curing acrylate monofunctional monomer including at least two ethoxylations and/or propoxylations.4. The varnish according to claim 1 , wherein the concentration claim 1 , in the varnish claim 1 , of the light-curing acrylate monofunctional monomer which does not contain two ethoxylations and/or propoxylations is less than 10% by weight claim 1 , e.g. less than 1% by weight.5. The varnish according to wherein same contains at least 25% by weight of light-curing diacrylate bifunctional monomer claim 1 , e.g. at least 30% by weight.6. The varnish according to wherein same contains at least 7.5% by weight of light-curing acrylate monomers with only one acrylate functionality claim 1 , where said functionality is comprised between 3 and 6 containing at least two ethoxylations and/or propoxylations.7. The varnish according to wherein the concentration claim 1 , in the varnish claim 1 , of light-curing acrylate monomers with only one acrylate functionality claim 1 , where said functionality is comprised between 3 and 6 not containing at least two ethoxylations and propoxylations is less than 10% by weight claim 1 , e.g. less than 1% by weight.8. The varnish according to ...

PRINTING APPARATUS, PRINTING METHOD, POWDERING APPARATUS, AND POWDERING METHOD

Powdering on a front surface of a printed matter or the like is appropriately performed. A printing apparatus configured to perform printing on a medium includes: an ink ejection portion configured to eject an ink to the medium; and a powdering portion configured to perform powdering that applies powder to the medium. The powdering portion includes: a liquid applying device configured to apply, to the medium, a powder containing liquid that is a liquid including the powder and a solvent and an energy ray emitting portion configured to irradiate the powder containing liquid applied to the medium with energy rays. The powder containing liquid is a liquid that generates heat when irradiated with energy rays. The energy ray emitting portion irradiates the powder containing liquid applied to the medium with energy rays to evaporate the solvent of the powder containing liquid, so that the powder adheres to the medium. 1. A printing apparatus configured to perform printing on a medium , the printing apparatus comprising:an ink ejection portion, configured to eject an ink to the medium; anda powdering portion, configured to perform powdering that applies powder to the medium, a liquid applying device, configured to apply a powder containing liquid to the medium, wherein the powder containing liquid is a liquid including the powder and a solvent, and', 'an energy ray emitting portion, configured to irradiate the powder containing liquid applied to the medium with energy rays,, 'wherein the powdering portion compriseswherein the powder containing liquid is a liquid that generates heat when being irradiated with the energy rays, andthe energy ray emitting portion is configured to irradiate the powder containing liquid applied to the medium with the energy rays to evaporate the solvent of the powder containing liquid, so that the powder adheres to the medium.2. The printing apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe powder containing liquid includes an energy absorber as a ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRODUCING A DECORATIVE SURFACE

A method for producing a decorative surface having different gloss levels preferably comprising the following steps: 1. A method for producing a decorative surface having different gloss levels comprising the following steps:{'b': 1', '0', '1', '4, '(C) feeding of a workpiece (.), which is coated with at least a first lacquer layer (.) to a digital printing station;'}(D) provision of digital control data for the digital printing station;{'b': 1', '4', '1', '0', '1', '5', '1', '4', '1', '5', '1', '4, '(E) digital spraying of droplets on partial areas of the first lacquer layer (.) on the workpiece (.) 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 , characterized in that{'b': 1', '0, 'a further step (A) is comprised, in which the workpiece (.) is fed to a lacquer application device, and'}{'b': 1', '0', '1', '4, 'a further step (B) is comprised, in which the workpiece (.) is coated with at least the first lacquer layer (.).'}3. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that{'b': 1', '4', '1', '5, 'a further step (F) is comprised, in which the applied lacquer layers (., .) are physically dried and/or chemically cured.'}4. The method according to claim 2 , characterized in that{'b': 1', '0, 'the workpiece (.) is printed with a decorative image before method step (A), and/or'}{'b': 1', '0, 'the workpiece (.) is printed with at least two different colors using a digital printer after method step (A) and before method step (B).'}5. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in thatthe digital print data available for the decorative image on the workpiece are used in identical form or in a form modified by a digital manipulation method as a basis for the digital data provided in step (D).6. The method according to claim 2 , characterized ...

METHOD FOR PRINTING A HEADSTONE

A method for forming one or more graphics on a headstone includes pre-processing a marking surface of the headstone. The pre-processing includes cleaning of the marking surface. The method also includes printing the one or more graphics on the marking surface and applying a coating on the marking surface such that the one or more graphics is covered with coating Moreover, the method includes curing the coating applied on the one or more graphics by exposing the coating to ultraviolet radiations to harden the coating. 1. A method for forming one or more graphics on a headstone , the method comprising:pre-processing a marking surface of the headstone, wherein the pre-processing includes cleaning of the marking surface;printing, by a printer, the one or more graphics on the marking surface;applying a coating on the marking surface such that the one or more graphics is covered with coating; andcuring the coating applied on the one or more graphics by exposing the coating to ultraviolet radiations to harden the coating.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cleaning the marking surface including blowing dry air on the marking surface.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a plurality of cleaning agents is used to facilitate the cleaning of the marking surface.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the preprocessing of the marking surface is performed for a predetermined time duration.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the predetermined time duration is selected based on a material of the marking surface.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printer is a digital printer to facilitate a high resolution printing on the marking surface.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the printer prints the one or more graphics on the marking surface by diffusing a plurality of colors on the marking surface.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein printing of the one or more graphics on the marking surface includes curing the one or more graphics by treating the one or more graphics with ultraviolet ...

CURABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR PRINTING APPLICATIONS, METHOD FOR COATING A SUBSTRATE, COATING AND CURED COMPOSITIONS

Curable compositions are based on ethoxylated triacrylates and alkylglycidyletheracrylates which can be employed to obtain printing products with a soft touch coating. The curable compositions are processed in conventional printing machines where sheets of glossy and matt paper have the curable compositions applied thereto with an anilox roller and then the paper is dried by UV lamps. 2. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein:n is 2 to 15;{'sup': '2', 'sub': 1', '3, 'Ris H or C-C-alkyl; and'}m is 3 to 20.3. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein:n is 5; andm is 12 to 16.4. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein a water content of the curable composition is less than 30 weight-% based on the curable composition.5. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein:n is 3 to 8;{'sup': '2', 'Ris H or methyl; and'}m is 12 to 16.6. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein a water content of the curable composition is less than 20 weight-% based on the curable composition.7. The curable composition according to claim 1 , wherein a water content of the curable composition is less than 15 weight-% based on the curable composition.9. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the curable composition is applied in a form of a one-part system.10. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the curing of the substrate in step iii) comprises curing by exposure to radiation.11. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the applying step to the substrate in step ii) is effected by printing.12. The method according to claim 11 , wherein the printing is performed by printing with an anilox roller or other roller coaters claim 11 , flexographic printing claim 11 , offset printing claim 11 , gravure printing claim 11 , letterpress printing claim 11 , screen printing and combinations thereof.13. The method according to claim 8 , wherein the substrate is selected from the group consisting of paper claim 8 , paperboard claim ...

INKJET PRINTING

The present disclosure relates to an Inkjet printing process that comprises inkjet printing an inkjet ink composition onto a substrate to form a printed inkjet ink layer. The inkjet ink composition comprises a colorant, a curable polyurethane dispersion, a photoinitiator and water, wherein the amount of curable polyurethane dispersed in the inkjet ink composition is 0.1 to 30 weight %. A radiation-curable overcoat composition is applied over the printed inkjet ink layer as an overcoat layer. The overcoat composition comprises a curable polyurethane dispersion, a photoinitiator and water. The printed inkjet ink layer is then cured on the substrate by exposing both the overcoat layer and inkjet ink layer on the substrate to radiation. 1. An inkjet printing process comprisinginkjet printing an inkjet ink composition onto a substrate to form a printed inkjet ink layer, the inkjet ink composition comprising a colorant, a curable polyurethane dispersion, a photoinitiator and water, wherein the amount of curable polyurethane dispersed in the inkjet ink composition is 0.1 to 30 weight %,applying a radiation-curable overcoat composition over the printed inkjet ink layer as an overcoat layer, said overcoat composition comprising a curable polyurethane dispersion, a photoinitiator and water,andcuring the printed inkjet ink layer on the substrate by exposing both the overcoat layer and printed inkjet ink layer on the substrate to radiation.2. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the polyurethane in the overcoat layer and the polyurethane in the printed inkjet layer are crosslinked during curing to form a crosslinked polyurethane network.3. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the overcoat layer and printed inkjet ink layer on the substrate are cured by exposure to UV-LED.4. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the curable polyurethane is present in an amount of 0.5 to 5 weight % of the inkjet ink composition.5. A process as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the ...

METHOD FOR PRINTING TO A RECORDING MEDIUM WITH A FLUID-BASED COLORANT TRANSPORT OR PIGMENT TRANSPORT AND A SURFACE PROTECTION IN FLUID-BASED PRINTING TO A RECORDING MEDIUM TO INCREASE THE PRESENTABLE COLOR SPACE, AND PRINTED RECORDING MEDIUM

In a method for printing to a recording medium using a fluid-based colorant transport or pigment transport (e.g. via ink or liquid toner), fluid-based printing to the recording medium is performed and a surface protection is applied to increase the robustness (e.g. 1. A method for printing to a recording medium using a fluid-based colorant transport or pigment transport , comprising:fluid-based printing to the recording medium with an applied quantity per area to provide an increased color space; andapplying a surface protection to the recording medium to increase abrasion resistance in at least a printed region of the recording medium.2. The method according to claim 1 , further comprising:a drying operation after the printing and before the application of the surface protection, the drying operation including at least a pre-drying of printed fluid components.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the printed applied quantity per area is increased in relation to parameters of the drying operation such that the printed fluid components are incompletely dried upon application of the surface protection.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface protection is applied continuously over the printed region.5. The method according to claim 4 , wherein the surface protection is applied fully over the entire area of the recording medium or partially in only a printed region of the recording medium.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface protection is provided as a sealed layer so that printed fluid components remain on or in a substrate of the recording medium.7. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface protection is provided as a porous layer so that printed fluid components that are present upon the application may migrate through the layer and/or humidity may penetrate through the layer into the ink.8. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the surface protection is applied discontinuously.9. The method according to ...

DIGITAL COATING AND PRINTING

Building panels, especially floor panels and a method to produce such building panels that include a decorative surface and a transparent protective layer, which is applied by a digital coating. Also, a vision control system that may be used to adapt a digital print or a digital embossing to a specific panel surface. 1. (canceled)2. A method of coating a building panel , comprising the steps of:applying at least one transparent layer on a decorative surface of wood of a building panel, each transparent layer being a UV curable coating layer; andcuring the at least one transparent layer with UV light, thereby forming a transparent protective surface layer,wherein said at least one transparent layer comprises a digital print and a transparent digital coating.3. The method according to claim 2 , comprising applying the digital print on a transparent layer of the at least one transparent layer.4. The method according to claim 2 , comprising injecting the digital print into a transparent layer of the at least one transparent layer prior to the step of curing.5. The method according to claim 2 , wherein an upper transparent layer is applied by digital coating above the digital print.6. The method according to claim 2 , wherein a transparent layer of the at least one transparent layer is located under or above the digital print.7. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the transparent digital coating is applied by a digital print head.8. The method according to claim 7 , wherein the digital print head is configured to apply overlapping drops.9. The method as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the digital print head is configured to apply drops having a size of 60-200 picolitres.10. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the at least one transparent layer UV comprises a liquid polyurethane substance or water based UV curable polyurethane.11. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the decorative surface comprises a print.12. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the ...

Process for the manufacturing of surface elements

Processes for manufacturing surface elements are provided. The surface elements can comprise a decorative upper layer and a supporting core. Processes for manufacturing such surface elements can comprise manufacturing a supporting core having an upper side, treating said upper side of said supporting core, including at least one of the steps of ground coating with a primer, sanding and providing said upper side with a surface structure, applying a digitally printed décor comprising inks of at least four colors directly on top of the ground coating by an ink-jet type printer, said digitally printed decor being one of wood or mineral, and providing and curing a protecting and at least partly translucent wear layer on the upper side of the supporting core.

Three-Dimensional Printing of a Porous Matrix on a Container

This disclosure describes container(s) having an ultraviolet (UV)-cured matrix and methods to create the same. For example, a glass container according to this disclosure has a bottom and a body extending in a direction away from the bottom along a longitudinal axis. The body has a surface having an UV-cured matrix including UV-curable varnish drops arranged in a plurality of layers and having voids existing therebetween to form a porous matrix structure. One method to form the glass container is to apply a layer of UV-curable varnish to an outer surface of the glass container as a plurality of varnish drops, so as to establish a plurality of voids between the varnish drops, cure the layer of UV-curable varnish, apply one or more additional layers of UV-curable varnish, and cure the additional layer(s) of UV-curable varnish, wherein all of the varnish drops and the voids form the UV-cured matrix.

PRINTER DEVICE USING ACOUSTIC LEVITATION

Provided is a printing apparatus using acoustic levitation, the printing apparatus including an acoustic levitation unit, which includes at least one acoustic wave generator and is configured to generate an acoustic field to levitate at least one printing material and form print layers having specific patterns; a material supply unit configured to supply the printing material; and a placing unit including a plate, wherein the print layers are sequentially stacked on the plate.

Multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer

Various embodiments concern inkjet printing systems designed for multilayer imaging with a high-gloss clear ink layer. More specifically, the inkjet printing systems are designed so that clear, curable inks are provided additional time to level out before being cured. The settling process enables the inkjet printing systems to produce multilayer images having high gloss values. For example, a bracket could be attached to a curing assembly that prevents radiation from striking a certain portion of the substrate onto which clear ink has recently been deposited. As another example, an inactive array of light-emitting diodes may be disposed in line with the print head(s) responsible for depositing clear ink. Moreover, various embodiments also allow for true multilayer printing of a color coat and a high-gloss clear coat in a single step (e.g., by arranging print heads into rows within a printer carriage).

PRINTING SYSTEM, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTED-MATTER PRODUCTION METHOD

According to an aspect of the present invention, a printing apparatus includes a plasma treatment unit configured to acidify at least a surface of a print medium by applying plasma treatment to the surface of the print medium, a first primer applying unit configured to apply primer treatment by applying treatment liquid to the surface of the print medium having undergone the plasma treatment, and a first recording unit configured to perform recording by inkjet recording on the print medium having undergone the primer treatment. 1a plasma generator to apply plasma to a print medium;a roller to apply primer treatment in a form of a liquid to the print medium, after the print medium has the plasma applied thereto; anda nozzle to directly discharge ink on the primer treatment on the print medium, whereinthe primer treatment increases a dot density of the ink on the print medium.. A printing apparatus, comprising: This application is a continuation of and claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Ser. No. 15/008,727, filed Jan. 28, 2016, which is a continuation of U.S. Ser. No. 14/332,777 (now U.S. Pat. No. 9,278,548), filed Jul. 16, 2014, which claims the benefit of priority from Japanese Patent Application No. 2013-159979, filed Jul. 31, 2013 and Japanese Patent Application No. 2014-117324, filed Jun. 6, 2014, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present invention relates generally to printing systems, printing apparatuses, and printed-matter production methods.“Shuttle-head” design is presently in mainstream of inkjet recording. However, because shuttle-head printing poses difficulty in increasing printing speed, “single-pass” design using a full-page-width line head is proposed for high-speed printing. Although the single-pass design advantageously increases the printing speed, a printer of the single-pass design, ejects adjacent dots with a short interval of time. Accordingly, a second one of adjacent dots is ejected before ...

THERMAL TRANSFER SHEET, PRINTING SHEET, AND THERMAL TRANSFER PRINTING APPARATUS

There is provided a thermal transfer sheet capable of being identified by a thermal transfer printing apparatus, as well as being capable of preventing color property changes in high-resolution printing and reducing production cost. The thermal transfer sheet of an embodiment includes a dye layer and a protective layer on one surface of a substrate . The protective layer contains an invisible light absorbing material and is provided with an identification mark having at least one of a recessed portion and a protruding portion. 1. A thermal transfer sheet comprising: a dye layer and a protective layer disposed on one surface of a substrate ,wherein the protective layer contains an invisible light absorbing material and is provided with an identification mark having at least one of a recessed portion and a protruding portion.2. The thermal transfer sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the identification mark has a protruding strip or a recessed strip.3. The thermal transfer sheet according to claim 2 , wherein the protruding strip or the recessed strip extends in a transverse direction of the sheet.4. The thermal transfer sheet according to claim 1 , wherein a periphery of the protective layer is not transferred to printing paper claim 1 , and the identification mark is located at the periphery of the protective layer.5. A thermal transfer printing apparatus including a thermal head and a platen roll and in which the thermal head heats the thermal transfer sheet according to to transfer a dye onto a printing paper while the thermal transfer sheet and the printing paper claim 1 , lying one on the other claim 1 , are transported between the thermal head and the platen roll claim 1 , thus forming an image on the printing paper and transferring the protective layer onto the image claim 1 , the thermal transfer printing apparatus comprising:a detector disposed between a feeder feeding the thermal transfer sheet and the thermal head, the detector detecting the ...

LED-BASED UV RADIATION SOURCE MACHINE

A machine can include a UV zone that includes LED-based UV radiation sources; and a controller that controls conditions within the machine to regulate temperature of the LED-based UV radiation sources. 1a UV zone that comprises LED-based UV radiation sources; anda controller that controls conditions within the machine to regulate temperature of the LED-based UV radiation sources.. A machine comprising: This application is a continuation of a pending U.S. patent application having Ser. No. 16/167,609, filed 23 Oct. 2018 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 10,548,226 on 28 Jan. 2020), which is incorporated by reference herein, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application having Ser. No. 15/426,488, filed 7 Feb. 2017 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 10,111,337 on 23 Oct. 2018), which is incorporated by reference herein, which is a continuation of a U.S. patent application having Ser. No. 14/794,728, filed 8 Jul. 2015 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,565,771 on 7 Feb. 2017), which is incorporated by reference herein, which is a continuation of a U.S. patent application having Ser. No. 12/877,231, filed 8 Sep. 2010 (issued as U.S. Pat. No. 9,090,114, 28 Jul. 2015), which is incorporated by reference herein.Subject matter disclosed herein generally relates to equipment and techniques to process coatings.Conventional machines to process UV curable coatings rely on high-energy lamps. Such lamps may have electrodes or be electrodeless. For example, a conventional microwave-powered electrodeless lamp, packaged in a compact 6-inch modular unit, consumes 1800 W for generation of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Such high-energy lamps typically generate intense and harmful UV radiation as well as significant amounts of heat. Significant amounts of infrared (IR) energy generated by such lamps can be difficult to control and detrimental to coated substrates (e.g., electrical components, etc.). As described herein, in various examples, a machine can process UV curable or other coatings without requiring a ...

Process for Producing a Multilayer Body, and Multilayer Body

In a process for producing a multilayer body, an HRI layer made of a material having a high refractive index is applied to at least part of the surface area of a substrate. At least one partial region of the HRI layer is then physically removed from the substrate again by treatment with an alkaline solution. Additionally specified is a multilayer body that can be obtained by such a process. 137-. (canceled)38. A multilayer body , having at least one partially shaped High Refractive Index (HRI) layer , in register in relation to at least one further partially shaped functional layer.39. A multilayer body having a substrate , and having an High Refractive Index (HRI) layer which consists of a material having a high refractive index , wherein , in at least one first region of a or the substrate , at least one first relief structure is molded into a first surface of the substrate , the HRI layer is applied to part of the surface area of the first surface of the substrate , in such a manner that the HRI layer is removed in the partial region covering the at least one second region and is provided on the substrate in the partial region covering the at least one first region.40. A multilayer body according to claim 38 , wherein the at least one claim 38 , or a partially shaped claim 38 , functional layer of the multilayer body and/or the at least one partially shaped HRI layer is backed with a diffractive relief structure and exhibits a holographic or kinegraphic optically variable effect.41. A multilayer body according to claim 38 , wherein the at least one claim 38 , or a partially shaped claim 38 , functional layer of the multilayer body and the at least one partially shaped HRI layer are mutually complementary claim 38 , to form a decorative and/or informative geometric claim 38 , alphanumeric claim 38 , pictorial claim 38 , graphical or figural colored representation.42. A multilayer body according to claim 38 , wherein the at least one claim 38 , or a partially ...

Lithographic printing ink, varnish for lithographic inks, and method for producing printed matter using said ink

A lithographic ink which has a highly sensitive curability for active energy beam simultaneously with a high washability with water, and which also has excellent resistance to surface staining in the printing and high water resistance of the cured film is provided. Also provided are a varnish for such lithographic ink and a method for producing printed material. The lithographic ink comprises (a) a pigment and (b) a resin having an ethylenically unsaturated group and a hydrophilic group, and it has a highly sensitive curability for active energy beam simultaneously with a high washability with water, and also, excellent resistance to surface staining in the printing and high water resistance of the cured film.

Printing protective coatings

A method of printing a print media comprises printing an image onto a surface of a print media, and applying a protective coating over the surface of the print media using an analog printing process, wherein the protective coating comprises a plurality of micro openings.

SOLDER MASK INKJET INKS FOR MANUFACTURING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARDS

A radiation curable solder mask inkjet ink contains a photo-initiator, a polymerizable compound and a flame retardant wherewith a high quality solder mask withstanding the high thermal stress during the soldering process while maintaining excellent physical properties and flame retardancy may be produced. 115-. (canceled)17. The radiation curable inkjet ink according to claim 16 , wherein at least two of the groups Rto Rrepresent a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group.18. The radiation curable inkjet ink according to claim 16 , wherein Rto Reach represent a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group.20. The radiation curable inkjet ink according to claim 19 , wherein the flame retardant is a diphosphate ester of a difunctional phenol compound selected from the group consisting of bisphenol A claim 19 , bisphenol AP claim 19 , bisphenol B claim 19 , bisphenol BP claim 19 , bisphenol C claim 19 , bisphenol E claim 19 , bisphenol F claim 19 , bisphenol G claim 19 , bisphenol M claim 19 , bisphenol S claim 19 , bisphenol P claim 19 , bisphenol PH claim 19 , bisphenol TMC claim 19 , bisphenol Z claim 19 , and resorcinol.21. The radiation curable inkjet ink according to claim 16 , wherein the radiation curable inkjet ink is a free radical polymerizable inkjet ink or a cationic polymerizable inkjet ink.22. The radiation curable inkjet ink according to claim 16 , wherein the radiation curable inkjet ink is a cationic polymerizable inkjet ink including a cationic polymerizable compound that includes at least one epoxy claim 16 , at least one vinyl ether claim 16 , or at least one oxetane group.23. The radiation curable inkjet ink according to claim 22 , wherein the cationic polymerizable compound is selected from the group consisting of 7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]hept-3-ylmethyl 7-oxabicyclo[4.1.0]heptane-3-carboxylate claim 22 , bis[1-Ethyl(3-oxetanyl)]methylether claim 22 , Poly[(2-oxiranyl)-1 claim 22 ,2-cyclohexanediol]-2-ethyl-2-(hydroxymethyl)-1 claim 22 ,3-propanediol ether ...

Multi-Layer Printing Process

A system and method for forming indicia on a substrate. The system includes a feed system for feeding the substrate and a plurality of stations each operable to apply a processing step to the substrate. A first of the plurality of stations applies an energy curable ink to the substrate using a printing process. In some embodiments, this printing process is a gravure cylinder having indicia grooves formed on the gravure cylinder. The indicia grooves on the cylinder retain the energy curable ink until contact with the substrate whereby the energy curable ink is applied to the substrate. A curing unit is disposed downstream of the first of the plurality of stations. The curing unit receives the substrate and outputs an electron beam directed toward the energy curable ink to cure the energy curable ink and form a resultant energy curable layer upon the substrate. 1. A method for forming a multi-layer product , the method comprising:applying an energy curable coatings to a substrate at a first station, said energy curable coatings comprising an acrylate material that cures by free radical polymerization;curing the energy curable coatings using an energy curable process including free radical polymerization at a second station downstream of the first station to define a cured energy curable layer bonded to the substrate;routing the substrate to a third station downstream of the second station;applying a metallic ink directly to an intact surface of the cured energy curable layer that consists of the cured energy curable coating to define a metallic ink layer bonded on the cured energy curable layer resulting in a predetermined reflectivity and predetermined durability,wherein the applying the energy curable coating to the substrate at the first station comprises applying the energy curable coating to the substrate at the first station using a gravure cylinder having indicia grooves formed on the gravure cylinder, the indicia grooves being configured to retain the energy ...

Processes for producing optical effects layers

The present invention relates to the field of and processes and printing apparatuses for producing optical effect layers (OEL) comprising magnetically oriented platelet-shaped magnetic or magnetizable pigment particles on a substrate. In particular, the present invention relates to processes using printing apparatuses comprising a first magnetic-field-generating device mounted on a transferring device (TD) and a static second magnetic-field-generating device for producing said OELs as anti-counterfeit means on security documents or security articles or for decorative purposes.

Printing method, and manufacturing method for decorated object

A printing method is provided and includes: ejecting a photo-curable ink from a head onto a print medium by an ejection amount v 2 required of matte-finish printing; irradiating a light after a standby time t 2 is passed to cure the photo-curable ink in a manner that a matte finish is obtainable; ejecting a transparent-photo-curable ink from the head onto the print medium by an ejection amount v 3 greater than the ejection amount v 2 and less than or equal to an ejection amount v 1 required of glossy-finish printing; and irradiating the light after a standby time t 3 shorter than a standby time t 1 is passed to cure the transparent-photo-curable ink which is ejected.

PRINTING APPARATUS

A printing apparatus includes a transport unit for a printing medium, a head configured to discharge ultraviolet-curable ink, an ultraviolet light irradiation unit disposed downstream of the head, a suction unit provided between the head and the ultraviolet light irradiation unit, and a gap reducing portion disposed in a gap between the head and the suction unit and configured to at least partially close the gap by a first region being in contact with the suction unit and a second region, located upstream of the first region, being in contact with the head. In response to the suction unit suctioning mist while the head discharges ink onto the printing medium to be transported, air flow traveling in a direction opposite to the transport direction is generated in a region where the ultraviolet light irradiation unit and the printing medium oppose each other. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a transport unit for a printing medium;a head configured to discharge ultraviolet-curable ink onto the printing medium;an ultraviolet light irradiation unit disposed downstream of the head in a transport direction of the printing medium;a suction unit provided with a suction port for suction mist of the ink, the suction port being provided between the head and the ultraviolet light irradiation unit in the transport direction; anda gap reducing portion disposed in a gap between the head and the suction unit in the transport direction and configured to at least partially close the gap by a first region being in contact with the suction unit and a second region, located upstream of the first region in the transport direction, being in contact with the head, whereinin response to the suction unit suctioning the mist while the head discharges the ink onto the printing medium to be transported, air flow traveling in a direction opposite to the transport direction is generated in an opposing region where the ultraviolet light irradiation unit and the printing medium oppose each other.2. ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A STRUCTURED SURFACE

A method for producing a decorative surface on a workpiece () is disclosed, the method comprising the following steps: 11. A method for producing a decorative surface on a workpiece () , comprising the following steps:{'b': 10', '1', '2, 'feeding (S) of the workpiece () coated with a liquid layer () to a digital printing station;'}{'b': 12', '2, 'application (S) of an agent capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation, at least on a partial area of the surface of the liquid layer (), or which, in contact with the surface, produces a reaction product which is capable of at least partially absorbing electromagnetic radiation;'}{'b': 14', '2, 'irradiation (S) of the surface of the liquid layer () and of the agent with electromagnetic radiation having a wavelength of less than 300 nm, preferably less than 250 nm, particularly preferably less than 200 nm.'}2. The method according to claim 1 , characterized in that{'b': 2', '4', '3', '3', '3', '3, 'i': a', 'a, 'the agent is sprayed onto the liquid layer (), in particular by means of a digital print head () or a digital nozzle bar, in the form of fine droplets () and/or applied in the form of droplets (), wherein the fine droplets () in particular have a volume of 0.1 μl to 1 μl, preferably from 0.3 μl to 0.8 μl, especially preferably from 0.5 to 0.6 μl, and/or the droplets () have a volume of 1 μl to 80 μl, preferably from 3 μl to 12 μl, especially preferably from 5 μl to 10 μl, and/or'}the chemical and/or physical properties of the agent are such that it absorbs at least 10%, preferably at least 30%, particularly preferably at least 50%, of incident electromagnetic radiation.3. The method according to claim 2 , characterized in that{'b': 3', '3', '2', '3', '3, 'i': a', 'a, 'the droplets () and/or the fine droplets () are dispensed in such a way that upon impact on the surface of the liquid layer () they at least partially penetrate it and/or come to rest on it and/or displace it and introduce ...

PRINTED MATTER AND PRODUCTION METHOD FOR PRINTED MATTER

A printed matter comprising a substrate and an ink jet image layer formed on the substrate, in which the ink jet image layer comprises a coloring material and a fluorine resin. 114-. (canceled)15: A printed matter comprising a substrate and an ink jet image layer formed on the substrate , wherein the ink jet image layer comprises a coloring material and a fluorine resin ,wherein the ink jet image layer comprises a first layer prepared by curing a first ink jet ink comprising the coloring material and a curing agent for the first layer and a second layer prepared by curing a second ink jet ink comprising a curing agent for the second layer and comprising no coloring material,the second layer covers a part or the whole of a surface of the first layer, and does not cover the whole surface of the substrate on which the first layer was formed,the first ink jet ink comprises 2 to 15% by mass of the fluorine resin, andthe second ink jet ink comprises 2 to 25% by mass of the fluorine resin.16: The printed matter of claim 15 , wherein a plurality of first layers is formed so as to be separated from each other claim 15 , anda plurality of second layers is formed so as to cover each of the plurality of first layers separated from each other.17: The printed matter of claim 15 , wherein the first layer comprises an antioxidant.18: The printed matter of claim 15 , wherein the second layer comprises an ultraviolet absorber or a photo-stabilizer.19: The printed matter of claim 15 , further comprising a base layer between the substrate and the ink jet image layer.20: The printed matter of claim 19 , wherein the base layer comprises a fluorine resin.21: The printed matter of claim 15 , wherein the coloring material comprises an inorganic pigment.22: The printed matter of claim 15 , wherein a top coat is further formed on the ink jet image layer.23: A method for producing a printed matter claim 15 , comprising an Ink jetting step of applying an ink jet ink on a substrate by an inkjet ...

THERMOSENSITIVE RECORDING MEDIUM AND ARTICLE

Provided is a thermosensitive recording medium including: a transparent support; a thermosensitive recording layer provided over the transparent support; and a protective layer provided over the thermosensitive recording layer, wherein the protective layer contains an ultraviolet-ray-curable resin and a pigment other than silicone resin pigments, and wherein a maximum height Rz of a surface of the protective layer is 0.2 micrometers or greater but 1.0 micrometer or less. 1. A thermosensitive recording medium comprising:a transparent support;a thermosensitive recording layer provided over the transparent support; anda protective layer provided over the thermosensitive recording layer,wherein the protective layer comprises an ultraviolet-ray-curable resin and a pigment other than silicone resin pigments, andwherein a maximum height Rz of a surface of the protective layer is 0.2 micrometers or greater but 1.0 micrometer or less.2. The thermosensitive recording medium according to claim 1 ,wherein a 50% cumulative volume particle diameter (D50) of the pigment other than silicone resin pigments is 0.1 micrometers or greater but 2.0 micrometers or less, and a 100% cumulative volume particle diameter (D100) of the pigment other than silicone resin pigments is 4.0 micrometers or less.3. The thermosensitive recording medium according to claim 1 ,wherein the pigment other than silicone resin pigments comprises any one of an inorganic pigment and an organic pigment.4. The thermosensitive recording medium according to claim 3 ,wherein the inorganic pigment comprises any one selected from the group consisting of calcium carbonate, silica, aluminum hydroxide, zinc oxide, titanium oxide, zinc hydroxide, barium sulfate, clay, kaolin, talc, surface-treated calcium, and surface-treated silica, andwherein the organic pigment comprises any one selected from the group consisting of an acrylic resin, a urea-formalin resin, a styrene-methacrylic acid copolymer, a polystyrene resin, and a ...

Room temperature method for the production of inorganic electrotechnical thin layers and a thin layer heating system obtained in this manner

Electrotechnical thin layers usable as heating resistance and/or substrate for conductor layers are produced at high cost and extremely slowly in the established methods. Industrial-scale methods that provide sufficient speed at room temperature are not available. This problem is solved by a room temperature printing process, wherein a redox-reactively deposited, graphite-containing base layer printed at room temperature is obtained, onto which a metal, by redox reaction during print, forms a metal layer in the micrometer scale within minutes to a few seconds in a corresponding manner. The double layer thus obtainable in one printing process is highly flexible, allows soldering to copper layers, and can be used particularly advantageously as a thin-layer heater.

A packaging laminate for a retortable packaging carton

A packaging laminate for a retortable packaging container or carton, comprising a core layer (11) and outer, liquid-tight coatings (12 and 13) on both sides of the core layer (11). The one (12) of the two outer coatings carries decorative artwork (14) of printing ink which is both mechanically and thermally protected by a layer (18) of lacquer applied on the coating (12) to make possible heat treatment at high humidity and temperature conditions of a packaging container produced from the packaging laminate (10), without the printing ink decorative artwork of the packaging container deteriorating in quality.

Actinic radiation curing compositions and method of coating and printing using same

Printing ink compositions preferably comprising epoxidized soybean oil acrylate or certain derivatives thereof and a radiation sensitizer having a triplet energy between about 42 and 85 kcal/mole. Also, the method of printing with such inks comprising exposing the inks to an amount of actinic radiation effective to polymerize the inks to a non-offsetting state and the printed substrate produced by this method. Novel alkyd-derived compositions used as vehicles for the above printing ink compositions and preferably comprising the reaction product of 1. AN ALKYD FORMED FROM TRIMETHYLOL PROPANE, TALL OIL FATTY ACID, AND ADIPIC ACID WITH 2. THE REACTION PRODUCT OF TOLUENE DIISOCYANATE AND THE MONOACRYLIC ACID ESTER OF ETHYLENE GLYCOL. The method of coating with such compositions comprising exposing them, in combination with a radiation sensitizer, to an amount of radiation effective to polymerize them to a non-offsetting state.

Manufacturing of decorative surfaces by inkjet

A method for manufacturing decorative surfaces (34) 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.

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Polyesters derived from acrylic acid

The present invention provides radio-hardenable acrylic polyesters [A-]-[-B-C-Dm]2 (I> wherein A is the radical of a linear polyester of the general formula: -O-[R1-R2-]x-R1-O- (II> wherein R1 is a radical derived from at least one dihydroxylated compound selected from aliphatic dihydroxylated alcohols, aliphatic dihydroxylated ether-alcohols and oxyalkylation products of said alcohols and ether-alcohols and of aromatic dihydroxylated compounds, R2 is a radical derived from at least one dicarboxylic acid selected from acids in which each carboxyl group is in the alpha -position with respect to a -CH2-, <IMAGE> group; acids in which one carboxyl group is in the alpha -position with respect to a <IMAGE> group, the other carboxyl group being in the alpha -position with respect to a <IMAGE> group, as well as the anhydrides of said acids, x is an integer from 1 to 20, B has the same meaning as R2, C is a radical derived from at least one aliphatic polyhydroxylated compound selected from aliphatic polyhydroxylated alcohols and aliphatic polyhydroxylated ether-alcohols containing m + 1 OH groups, one of which is esterified with B and the remaining m OH groups are esterified with D, as well as their oxyalkylated derivatives, D is a radical derived from acrylic acid and m is an integer from 2 to 7.

Method of applying decorative foil to materials

A desired decorative design on packaging such as tubes is made up of a combination of printed matter and a decorative foil such as a metal, pigmented or textured pattern foil. The method involves the steps of first applying the printed matter to the material with an ink treated to prevent adherence of the foil to the printed matter. Thereafter, the foil coated with an adhesive is positioned against the material and heat and/or pressure applied so that a foil transfer will occur onto all areas of the material engaged by the foil that are devoid of the printed matter. The foil is applied with a smooth continuous silicone pad. Exact registration is assured and the use of complicated die designs is wholly avoided.

Image forming process and printed article

Disclosed herein is an image forming process, comprising the steps of: ejecting droplets of a liquid ink containing a disperse dye according to predetermined information to form an image on an ink-absorbent printing sheet; bringing the printing sheet into close contact under heat with an ink-nonabsorbent base material having a receiving layer for receiving the disperse dye to diffuse the disperse dye into the receiving layer; and separating the printing sheet from the base material, wherein the receiving layer comprises a resin having a pencil hardness of H or harder as determined by the pencil hardness test in accordance with JIS K 5400.

Radiation curable coatings for printed surfaces

A radiation curable coating composition includes one or more reactive monomers; a surface curing photoinitiator; an amine synergist; one or more reactive oligomeric resins; a through-cure photoinitiator; and an aqueous polymer emulsion. The composition provides an overprint varnish that can be applied in-line over a conventional lithographic ink.

Lithographic printing ink, varnish for lithographic inks, and method for producing printed matter using said ink

Ink for lithographic printing, varnish for lithographic ink, and method for producing printed matter using the same

고감도인 활성 에너지선 경화성 및 물 세정성을 겸비하는 것에 추가하여 인쇄 시의 스컴 내성 및 경화막의 내수성도 우수한 평판 인쇄용 잉크, 평판 잉크용 바니시, 및 인쇄물의 제조 방법을 제공한다. 평판 인쇄용 잉크는 (a)안료 및 (b)에틸렌성 불포화기 및 친수성기를 갖는 수지를 포함하며, 고감도인 활성 에너지선 경화성 및 물 세정성을 겸비하고, 또한 인쇄 시의 스컴 내성 및 경화막의 내수성도 우수하다. To provide an ink for lithographic printing, a varnish for lithographic ink, and a method for producing a printed matter, in addition to having high sensitivity active energy ray curability and water washability, and excellent in scum resistance during printing and water resistance of a cured film. The lithographic printing ink contains (a) a pigment and (b) a resin having an ethylenically unsaturated group and a hydrophilic group, and has high sensitivity active energy ray curability and water washability, and also has scum resistance during printing and water resistance of the cured film. great.

High gloss ultraviolet curable coating

A gloss coating composition comprising radiation curable oligomers and monomers, and photosensitizers in a homogeneous mixture having a viscosity in the range of 4500 to 8000 cps; wherein the presence of the photosensitizers causes polymerization of the radiation curable oligomers and monomers when exposed to an ultraviolet light source. The coating composition is applied to at least one surface of a substrate and exposed to an ultraviolet light source resulting in curing of the composition onto the substrate surface without substantial penetration into the substrate surface forming a gloss coated substrate.

Particle beam processing apparatus and materials treatable using the apparatus

The present invention is directed to a particle beam processing apparatus that is smaller in size and operates at a higher efficiency, and also directed to an application of such apparatus to treat a coating on a substrate of a treatable material, such as for flexible packaging. The processing apparatus includes a particle beam generating assembly, a foil support assembly, and a processing assembly. In the particle beam generating assembly, electrons are generated and accelerated to pass through the foil support assembly. In the flexible packaging application, the substrate is fed to the processing apparatus operating at a low voltage, such as 110 kVolts or below, and is exposed to the accelerated electrons to treat the coating on the substrate.

Particle beam processing apparatus and materials treatable using the apparatus

Methods, and materials made by the methods, are provided herein for treating materials with a particle beam processing device. According to one illustrative embodiment, a method for treating a material with a particle beam processing device is provided that includes: providing a particle beam generating assembly including at least one filament for creating a plurality of particles; applying an operating voltage greater than about 110 kV to the filament to create the plurality of particles; causing the plurality of particles to pass through a thin foil having a thickness of about 10 microns or less; and treating a material with the plurality of particles.

Curable overcoat for wax-based inks

An ink jettable overprint composition includes at least one of a polymerizable monomer and/or a polymerizable oligomer; at least one photoinitiator; and at least one wax.

Radiation curable composition

A composition includes at least one radiation curable (alkyl)acrylate-polyester oligomer, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one surfactant, wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 50 cP to about 3000 cP at about 25° C., and a surface tension of from about 15 to about 40 dynes/cm at about 25° C.

Packaging material having moisture barrier and methods for preparing same

An article in the form of a packaging material having a water vapor transportation rate of about 500 g/m 2 /day or less. The packaging material has a paper substrate and a print-receptive layer which is positioned over the outer surface of the paper substrate. The packaging material also has a moisture barrier layer positioned over the print-receptive layer. The moisture barrier layer is formed from one or more energy-cured polymers. Also, methods for preparing these packaging materials, including printed packaging materials.

High gloss ultraviolet curable coating for porous substrates

A gloss coating composition comprising radiation curable oligomers and monomers, and photosensitizers in a homogeneous mixture having a viscosity in the range of 4500 to 8000 cps; wherein the presence of the photosensitizers causes polymerization of the radiation curable oligomers and monomers when exposed to an ultraviolet light source. The coating composition is applied to at least one surface of a substrate and exposed to an ultraviolet light source resulting in curing of the composition onto the substrate surface without substantial penetration into the substrate surface forming a gloss coated substrate.

Particle Beam Processing Apparatus and Materials Treatable Using the Apparatus

The present invention is directed to a particle beam processing apparatus that is smaller in size and operates at a higher efficiency, and also directed to an application of such apparatus to treat a coating on a substrate of a treatable material, such as for flexible packaging. The processing apparatus includes a particle beam generating assembly, a foil support assembly, and a processing assembly. In the particle beam generating assembly, electrons are generated and accelerated to pass through the foil support assembly. In the flexible packaging application, the substrate is fed to the processing apparatus operating at a low voltage, such as 110 kVolts or below, and is exposed to the accelerated electrons to treat the coating on the substrate.

Particle beam processing apparatus and materials treatable using the apparatus

Methods, and materials made by the methods, are provided herein for treating materials with a particle beam processing device. According to one illustrative embodiment, a method for treating a material with a particle beam processing device is provided that includes: providing a particle beam generating assembly including at least one filament for creating a plurality of particles; applying an operating voltage greater than about 110 kV to the filament to create the plurality of particles; causing the plurality of particles to pass through a thin foil having a thickness of about 10 microns or less; and treating a material with the plurality of particles.

Particle beam processing apparatus and materials treatable using the apparatus

The present invention is directed to a particle beam processing apparatus that is smaller in size and operates at a higher efficiency, and also directed to an application of such apparatus to treat a coating on a substrate of a treatable material, such as for flexible packaging. The processing apparatus includes a particle beam generating assembly, a foil support assembly, and a processing assembly. In the particle beam generating assembly, electrons are generated and accelerated to pass through the foil support assembly. In the flexible packaging application, the substrate is fed to the processing apparatus operating at a low voltage, such as 110 kVolts or below, and is exposed to the accelerated electrons to treat the coating on the substrate.

Curable overcoat for wax-based inks

An ink jettable overprint composition includes at least one of a polymerizable monomer and/or a polymerizable oligomer; at least one photoinitiator; and at least one wax.

Radiation curable composition

A composition includes at least one radiation curable (alkyl)acrylate-polyester oligomer, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one surfactant, wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 50 cP to about 3000 cP at about 25° C., and a surface tension of from about 15 to about 40 dynes/cm at about 25° C.

Radiation curable composition

A composition includes at least one radiation curable (alkyl)acrylate-polyester oligomer, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one surfactant, wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 50 cP to about 3000 cP at about 25° C., and a surface tension of from about 15 to about 40 dynes/cm at about 25° C.

Radiation curable composition

A composition includes at least one radiation curable (alkyl)acrylate-polyester oligomer, at least one photoinitiator, and at least one surfactant, wherein the composition has a viscosity of from about 50 cP to about 3000 cP at about 25° C., and a surface tension of from about 15 to about 40 dynes/cm at about 25° C.

Multicoat forming method

Polyesters derived from acrylic acid