Digital transfer method for printing on a target surface

a transfer method and target surface technology, applied in biochemistry equipment, biochemical equipment and processes, recording equipment, etc., can solve the problems of less complicated procedures, less expensive and time-consuming offset printing processes, and limited use of particular materials, so as to achieve clearer, eye-catching
US20080043087A1Inactive Publication Date: 2008-02-21COWAN JAMES
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
COWAN JAMES
Publication Date
2008-02-21
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

A method for creating and transferring digitally created images on a film to a target surface via heat and / or pressure transfer using a modified large-format digital printer. The method generally comprises the steps of modifying a large-format digital printer to convert it from heat fused toner printing to cold toner printing, preparing a transfer film, creating a digital image, applying a release layer onto the transfer film, printing the image onto the release layer on the transfer film in a reverse mirror-image manner, applying an adhesive overtop said image, and pressure transferring the image onto the target substrate and peeling away the transfer film to selectively leave the image on the target substrate. The present method results in a cleaner, clearer more eye-catching graphic deposited in a more robust, wear-tolerant manner on a wider variety of substrates including rough and porous materials such as leather.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)

[0001] The present application derives priority from U.S. Provisional Application Serial No. 60 / 831,838 filed 19 Jul. 2006.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] 1. Field of the Invention

[0003] The present invention relates to digital printing and, more specifically, to a method for transferring digitally created images from film to a target surface via heat and / or pressure transfer.

[0004] 2. Description of the Background

[0005] Traditional offset printing processes involve a number of expensive and time-consuming steps, such as plate imaging and mounting. A number of manufacturers are now selling digital printers that print documents directly from electronic files to paper, or a variety of other substrates. These digital printers greatly simplify the printing process. Other than buying a digital printer and preparing a design to be printed, there are no other start-up costs or steps involved in the digital printing process. Thus, these printe...

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