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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 14, 2012
Filed:
Mar. 03, 2006
Applicants:
Michael J. Vandemark, Springboro, OH (US);
Gerard J. Mullen, Miamisburg, OH (US);
Mary Ann Wehr, Hamilton, OH (US);
Inventors:
Michael J. Vandemark, Springboro, OH (US);
Gerard J. Mullen, Miamisburg, OH (US);
Mary Ann Wehr, Hamilton, OH (US);
Assignee:
NCR Corporation, Duluth, GA (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B41M 5/035 (2006.01); B41M 5/34 (2006.01); B41M 5/382 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
Imaging elements for dual-sided direct thermal printing are described, generally comprising a substrate and a thermally sensitive coating on each side. Calendering is provided to produce a smoothness of 75 Bekk or greater on each side of the media product. A subcoat or base coat, e.g., of calcium carbonate or clay, may be provided on paper substrates to enhance smoothness of finish and the quality of thermal printing.