Abstract:
A process is disclosed in which ink contained in a water-wipe solution used in the intaglio printing of security documents is recycled after being refurbished. The water-wipe solution is neutralized; the ink is separated by filtration and refurbished before being utilized.
Abstract:
A premix capable of forming a microporous marking structure is prepared by kneading a pouch containing the premix, then opening the pouch and removing the premix therefrom. The mixed premix is then typically poured in a mold, and an absorbent backing layer is placed on the premix. The premix is then heated to form a microporous structure, and then cooled. The dispensing package used in this method is a thin-walled, flexible pouch which contains the premix. This dispensing pouch can eliminate the need to make up a batch of premix immediately prior to casting, together with the need to measure the amount of premix needed for each casting.
Abstract:
Flexographic printing in a web-fed rotary printing press is accomplished using water-based inks without plugging the screened surfaces of the printing plate. The temperature of the water-based ink is kept within a first temperature range while the temperature of the screened ink roller is kept within a second, higher temperature range.
Abstract:
A method of forming an ink image with a thermo-sensitive ink by using a printing plate that is used in dry lithographic printing, and printing the ink image onto an object. An ink remover is placed via a thermo-sensitive ink layer that is in a heated state on a printing surface of a printing plate having a part receptive to ink and a part capable of repelling ink. The printing plate and the ink remover are separated after they are cooled so that the ink layer on the part capable of repelling ink is transferred to the ink remover. The ink image obtained on the printing plate or the ink remover is transferred to an object. Printing that does not require maintenance that has been essential to conventional dry lithographic printing becomes possible.
Abstract:
A method for conducting a proofing operation of a rotogravure printing cylinder includes preparation of a steel drum having in sequence from the outer steel surface a layer of plastic such as Mylar.RTM., a blanket consisting of a rubber composite material, a paper/foil layer with the foil side facing outwardly, and a proofing sheet consisting of normal printing paper. The rotogravure cylinder which is to be proofed is brought into contact with the thus-prepared drum, and a high voltage is applied to the foil via the proofing sheet. The rotogravure cylinder is inked and rotated through one printing revolution so that a complete impression is made on the proofing sheet. The high voltage assists in the transfer of ink from the cups of the rotogravure cylinder to the proofing sheet. The impression produced by the rotogravure cylinder can then be checked before the rotogravure cylinder is sent to a user.
Abstract:
Inks containing at least one keto-ether, such as 4-meth-4-methyl-2-pentanone, are able to print on resinous block copolymers, such as butadiene/styrene block copolymer, having an anti-blocking agent incorporated therein, such as a micro crystalline wax.
Abstract:
In a rotative printing process, especially in flexographic printing and indirect gravure (plate) printing, heat is supplied to the solvent containing printing ink so as to evaporate a portion of the solvent and ensure a reliable emptying of the screen-roller cups or the gravure printing cylinder recesses, whereupon, upon cooling the droplets of ink, there is again obtained a higher viscosity which is advantageous for effecting a print with sharp contours and stable forms.
Abstract:
THIS INVENTION RELATES TO A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING HIGH SHEAR STRESSES IN A PARTICULATE SUSPENSION PRIOR TO USE OF SUCH SUSPENSION FOR IMAGING OR INKING. THE METHOD AND APPARATUS IN ONE ENVIRONMENT FUNCTION TO STRESS A THIN LAYER OF AN ELCTROPHORETIC SUSPENSION OF PARTICLES IN A LIQUID CARRIER. THE PRESTRESSED SUSPENSION IS BETTER SUITED THAN UNSTRESSED SUSPENSIONS FOR PREPARING BOTH MONCHROMATIC AND POLYCHROMATIC COPIES FROM ORIGINALS BY PARTICLE MIGRATION THROUGH THE SUSPENSION WHEN IT IS EXPOSED TO ELECROMAGNETIC RADIATION IN IMAGE CONFIGURATION WHILE IN AN ELECTRIC FIELD ACROSS THE SUSPENSION BETWEEN TWO ELECTRODES. THE METHOD AND APPARATUS IS ALSO USED FOR PRINTING INKS N ORDER TO FORM A PRESTRESSED, UNIFORM, THIN LAYER OF THE INK FOR APPLICATION TO THE PRESS.
Abstract:
A PROCESS FOR THE CONTROLLER AND TRANSMISSION OF THERMOPLASTIC TRANSFER MEDIUM VIA ONE OR MORE SILICONE ELASTOMER SURFACES TO FINAL DEPOSITION ON A RECEPTOR SURFACE WHICH MAY BE ANOTHER SILICONE ELASTOMER SURFACE OR, MORE GENERALLY, PAPER, A POLYMERIC FILM, METAL, GLASS, CLAY, ETC. THE PROCESS UTILIZES FORCES INTRINSIC TO THE MATERIALS EMPLOYED, I.E., SILICONE ELASTOMERS, THERMOPLASTIC TRANSFER MEDIUM (INK) AND THE VARIOUS RECEPTOR SURFACES. THE PHYSICAL STATE OF THE TRANSFER MEDIUM CAN BE MANIPULATED TO PROVIDE FOR NON-SPLITTING TRANSFER FROM ONE SILICONE ELASTOMER SURFACE TO ANOTHER, ADHESIVELY FAVORED SILICONE ELASTOMER OR NONSILICONE ELASTOMER SURFACE. THE PROCESS FINDS UTILITY IN THE COATING, PRINTING, AND DUPLICATING FIELD.