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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 28, 2005
Filed:
Sep. 17, 2001
Jeffrey Ronald King, Holmes Chapel, GB;
Simon Richard John Leggett, Farnham, GB;
Karen Taylor, Poynton, GB;
Stefan Schüttel, Murten, CH;
Meinrad Schaer, Ependes, CH;
Jeffrey Ronald King, Holmes Chapel, GB;
Simon Richard John Leggett, Farnham, GB;
Karen Taylor, Poynton, GB;
Stefan Schüttel, Murten, CH;
Meinrad Schaer, Ependes, CH;
Ilford Imaging UK Limited, , GB;
Abstract
A recording material which comprises a polymeric substrate having two surfaces, wherein one surface is coated with a sealing layer comprising a particulate polymer having a film forming temperature of between 60° C. and 160° C. and an average particle size between 1 μm and 50 μm together with at least one binder, and at least one ink receiving layer; and the opposite surface is coated with an adhesive layer covered by a release liner. A related printing method whereby an image printed on the recording material is heated after printing to seal the sealing layer to provide a protected surface.