Printed matter

Abstract

Provide a printed matter that can be manufactured at low cost and is applicable to any pattern. 【Solution means】The printed matter 10 has a mount 21 with a metal layer 22 formed on its surface. Ink 23 is applied to at least a part or all of the metal layer 22, and an uneven shape is provided on at least a part or all of the metal layer 22.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to printed matter.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, printed matter with a predetermined decoration on its surface has been known. For example, Patent Document 1 below discloses a metallic printed matter having a concavo-convex pattern in which a base material layer, a metal thin film layer, a printing layer, and a transparent film layer are provided in this order, and a convex printing layer synchronized with the pattern of the printing layer is provided on the surface of the transparent film layer. Such printed matter is widely used for posters, labels, postcards, and the like.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] However, the printed matter disclosed in Patent Document 1 above had a complex structure and a high manufacturing cost. In addition, the printed matter disclosed in Patent Document 1 above had a glossy surface throughout, was not suitable for patterns that achieved a partially gloss-suppressed expression, and had a limited range of patterns that could be expressed.

[0005] The present disclosure has been made in view of the problems existing in the above-described prior art, and an object thereof is to provide a printed matter that can be manufactured at low cost and is applicable to any pattern.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] The printed matter according to the present disclosure is a printed matter having a base paper with a metal layer formed on its surface, wherein ink is applied to at least a part or all of the metal layer, and an uneven shape is provided on at least a part or all of the metal layer.

[0007] Also, in the printed matter according to the present disclosure, an undercoat ink serving as a base may be partially applied between the metal layer and the ink at the location where the ink is applied.

[0008] Also, in the printed matter according to the present disclosure, an undercoat ink serving as a base may be applied to the entire area between the metal layer and the ink at the location where the ink is applied.

[0009] Also, in the printed matter according to the present disclosure, an undercoat ink serving as a base may be applied to any location on the metal layer at the location where the ink is not applied.

[0010] Furthermore, in the printed matter according to the present disclosure, the undercoat ink is preferably white.

Advantages of the Invention

[0011] According to the present disclosure, it is possible to provide a printed matter that can be manufactured at low cost and is applicable to any design.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0013] Hereinafter, preferred embodiments for carrying out the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that the following embodiments do not limit the invention according to each claim, and not all combinations of features described in the embodiments are essential for the solution means of the invention.

[0014] First, an example of an embodiment that the printed matter according to the present disclosure can take will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. Here, FIG. 1 is a diagram showing the printed matter according to the present embodiment. Further, FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a longitudinal section of the printed matter according to the present embodiment. Sub-diagram (a) in the figure shows a state where an ink is applied on the aluminum layer, sub-diagram (b) in the figure shows a state where a base ink is applied between the aluminum layer and the ink, and sub-diagram (c) in the figure shows a state where only the base ink is applied on the aluminum layer.

[0015] As shown in FIG. 1, the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment has a flat plate shape, with a main illustration printed in the center of the surface, illustrations such as a background printed around it, and a square frame printed at the surface corner (lower left of the paper surface), and characters are printed inside the square frame. Further, the printed matter 10 is formed such that the surface has gloss, and recesses 25 (described later) are formed so that the entire surface has an uneven shape, and has a first ink application area 11, a second ink application area 12, and a third ink application area 13 according to the configuration of the longitudinal section.

[0016] As shown in FIG. 2, the first ink application area 11, the second ink application area 12, and the third ink application area 13 are all areas where an aluminum layer 22, which is a metal layer, is formed on the surface of a mount 21 made of cardboard. In this embodiment, the mount 21 is composed of cardboard, but any paper material such as plain paper or cardboard can be used as long as a metal layer can be formed on its surface. Also, as long as a metal layer can be formed on the surface, any material such as resin can be used for the mount 21.

[0017] The first ink application area 11 is an area where ink 23 is applied to a part of the aluminum layer 22. The second ink application area 12 is an area where an undercoat ink 24 serving as a base is applied between the aluminum layer 22 and the ink 23 applied to a part of the aluminum layer 22. The third ink application area 13 is an area where only the undercoat ink 24 is applied on the aluminum layer 22 among the portions where the ink 23 is not applied in the printed matter 10.

[0018] When viewed in a longitudinal cross-section, the first ink application area 11, the second ink application area 12, and the third ink application area 13 have recesses 25 formed from the surface to the upper part of the mount 21.

[0019] Here, in the printed matter 10, the surface becomes glossy due to the formation of the aluminum layer 22, and the undercoat ink 24 can suppress the gloss on the surface of the printed matter 10 when applied on the aluminum layer 22. Note that the color exhibited by the undercoat ink 24 is preferably white, but other colors may also be used.

[0020] Also, among the surfaces of the printed matter 10, the light irradiated on the first ink application area 11 is reflected according to the shape of the recesses 25. On the other hand, the undercoat ink 24 is applied between the aluminum layer 22 and the ink 23 in the second ink application area 12. Further, the undercoat ink 24 is applied on the aluminum layer 22 in the third ink application area 13. Therefore, among the surfaces of the printed matter 10, the gloss on the surfaces of the second ink application area 12 and the third ink application area 13 is partially suppressed by the action of the undercoat ink 24.

[0021] That is, among the surfaces of the printed matter 10, for the first ink application area 11, depending on the viewing angle, the irradiated light is reflected at various angles, which can give a dazzling impression to a person holding the printed matter 10. On the other hand, among the surfaces of the printed matter 10, for the second ink application area 12 and the third ink application area 13, since the gloss of the surface is suppressed, the visibility of a person holding the printed matter 10 is improved, and an impression different from that of a conventional printed matter with a glossy entire surface can be given.

[0022] Specifically, in the illustration depicted on the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment, the areas where the star-shaped illustration, the moon-shaped illustration, and the background illustration are drawn are formed as the first ink application area 11, giving a dazzling impression. On the other hand, the area where the illustration of the lion, which is the main illustration, is drawn and the characters are formed as the second ink application area 12, suppressing the gloss and improving the visibility. Also, the area inside the square frame around the characters is formed as the third ink application area 13, suppressing the gloss and improving the visibility of the characters printed inside the frame. That is, according to the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment, by changing the degree of gloss according to the illustration and characters, a pattern that could not be represented by conventional printed matter can be expressed.

[0023] The basic configuration of the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment has been described above. Next, the manufacturing method of the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 3. Here, FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the manufacturing method of the printed matter according to the present embodiment, particularly showing the longitudinal section of the second ink application area. Sub-diagram (a) in the figure shows a state where an aluminum layer is vapor-deposited on the surface of the mount, sub-diagram (b) in the figure shows a state where an undercoat ink and an ink are applied on the aluminum layer, and sub-diagram (c) in the figure shows a state where embossing is performed from the surface of the second ink application area to the upper part of the mount.

[0024] To manufacture the printed matter 10 according to this embodiment, first, an aluminum layer 22 is formed on the surface of the mount 21 by vapor-depositing aluminum on the surface of the mount 21 (a longitudinal cross-section of the second ink application area 12 at this time is shown in Fig. 3(a)). In this embodiment, the aluminum layer 22 as a metal layer is formed by vapor-depositing aluminum, but any metal may be used as long as a metal layer is formed on the surface of the mount 21.

[0025] Next, the base ink 24 is applied to a part of the aluminum layer 22. In the printed matter 10 according to this embodiment, the base ink 24 is applied to the second ink application area 12 and the third ink application area 13.

[0026] Thereafter, the ink 23 is applied to a part of the aluminum layer 22 or the base ink 24. In the printed matter 10 according to this embodiment, the ink 23 is applied to the first ink application area 11 and the second ink application area 12 (a longitudinal cross-section of the second ink application area 12 at this time is shown in Fig. 3(b)). Note that the ink 23 and the base ink 24 are applied by an existing printing method. For example, any method such as offset printing, gravure printing, letterpress printing, screen printing, and on-demand printing can be used.

[0027] Finally, by performing embossing from the surfaces of the first ink application area 11, the second ink application area 12, and the third ink application area 13 to a part of the mount 21, unevenness is formed on the front surface, and the manufacture of the printed matter 10 according to this embodiment is completed (a longitudinal cross-section of the second ink application area 12 at this time is shown in Fig. 3(c)). Note that the embossing may be performed at least on the aluminum layer 22 when the printed matter according to the present disclosure is viewed in a longitudinal cross-section.

[0028] The manufacturing method of the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment has been described above. Here, in the prior art, the concavo-convex shape of the printed matter was formed by applying screen printing to raise ink on the surface of the printed matter, but the concavo-convex shape of the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment is formed by applying embossing. That is, according to the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to provide a printed matter that can be manufactured at a lower cost than before without introducing special equipment. In the printed matter 10 according to the present embodiment, the concavo-convex shape formed by embossing may be any shape. That is, the printed matter according to the present disclosure can easily form concavo-convex of any shape only by changing the mold in embossing.

[0029] In addition, as the use of the printed matter according to the present disclosure, it can be applied to various promotional materials such as posters, labels, postcards, and various POPs and flat displays.

[0030] The preferred embodiments of the present disclosure have been described above, but the technical scope of the present disclosure is not limited to the scope described in the above embodiments. Various changes or improvements can be made to the above embodiments.

[0031] For example, in the above-described embodiment, illustrations and characters were represented on the printed matter 10. However, in the printed matter according to the present disclosure, any design such as a photograph or a painting can be adopted.

[0032] Also, for example, in the above-described embodiment, among the portions where the ink 23 is applied, the undercoat ink 24 was applied to a part between the aluminum layer 22 and the ink 23. However, in the printed matter according to the present disclosure, the undercoat ink 24 may be applied to all of the portions where the ink 23 is applied between the aluminum layer 22 and the ink 23.

[0033] Also, for example, in the above-described embodiment, the concavo-convex shape was formed over the entire surface of the printed matter 10. However, in the printed matter according to the present disclosure, the concavo-convex shape may be formed on at least a part of the surface of the printed matter 10.

[0034] It is apparent from the description of the utility model registration claims that forms with such modifications or improvements added may also be included in the technical scope of the present disclosure.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0035] 10 Printed matter, 11 First ink application area, 12 Second ink application area, 13 Third ink application area, 21 Mounting paper, 22 Aluminum layer (metal layer), 23 Ink, 24 Undercoat ink, 25 Concave portion.

Claims

1. A printed matter having a mount on the surface of which a metal layer is formed, An ink is applied to at least a portion or all of the metallic layer; A printed matter, characterized in that a concave-convex shape is formed on at least a part or all of the metal layer.

2. The printed matter according to claim 1, A printed matter, characterized in that a base ink is partially applied between the metal layer and the ink among the areas where the ink is applied.

3. The printed matter according to claim 1, A printed matter, characterized in that a base ink is applied to all areas between the metal layer and the ink among the areas where the ink is applied.

4. The printed matter according to claim 1, A printed matter, characterized in that a base ink is applied to any of the areas on the metal layer where the ink is not applied.

5. The printed matter according to any one of claims 2 to 4, The printed matter is characterized in that the base ink is white.

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