Patent ID: 9372425
Filing Date: 2016-06-21
CPC Classification: B41M,G03G

Claim Text:
1. A sublimation transfer printing method comprising: applying a curable sublimation toner comprising at least one curable component and at least one sublimation colorant in a desired pattern onto a transfer substrate to form an image on the transfer substrate at a first temperature which is below a sublimation temperature of the sublimation colorant; wherein the curable sublimation toner comprises a conventional toner or a chemical toner; and wherein the curable sublimation toner comprises at least one curable amorphous resin and optionally, a crystalline resin; curing the image on the transfer substrate; and bringing the transfer substrate into contact with a final image-receiving substrate, optionally applying pressure, and heating to a second temperature which is sufficient to cause the sublimation colorant to sublime and form a permanent image on the final image-receiving substrate.