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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 15, 2005
Filed:
May. 03, 2004
Kevin M. Kidnie, St. Paul, MN (US);
M. Zaki Ali, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Pao C. Vang, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Kevin M. Kidnie, St. Paul, MN (US);
M. Zaki Ali, Mendota Heights, MN (US);
Pao C. Vang, Brooklyn Park, MN (US);
Kodak Polychrome Graphics LLC, Norwalk, CT (US);
Abstract
A donor element for proofing having at least a transfer material disposed on a substrate for the preparation of a digital halftone proof having consistent dot density characteristics over time. The donor element includes a transfer material having a donor binder, a cationic infrared absorbing dye, a thermally activated crosslinking agent and a dispersible material The donor element can also include a distinct, intermediate transfer layer disposed between the substrate and the transfer material. The donor element can be used in conjunction with a receptor element to provide a thermal imaging system.