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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 10, 2009
Filed:
Mar. 29, 2002
Takahiro Goto, Minami-ashigara, JP;
Takahiro Goto, Minami-ashigara, JP;
Fujifilm Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
An image formation method comprising exposing a photothermographic materialhaving an image-forming layer and a back layer with a light having a wavelength of 700-850 nm and subjecting it to development in a heat development apparatus provided with a preheating section A, a heat development section B and a gradual cooling section C, wherein the photothermographic materialhas at least one coated layer obtained by applying a coating solution containing 20 weight % or more of an organic solvent, and the heat development section B is provided with heating memberson image-forming layer sideand back layer sideand transportation rollers only on the image-forming layer sidewith respect to the photothermographic materialto be transported in the apparatus. There is provided an image formation method utilizing a photothermographic material, which can form images showing less generation of density unevenness, high contrast and high maximum density without causing physical deformation.