Patent ID: 6303539
Filing Date: 2001-10-16
Classification: B41M

Abstract:
A printable multilayer sheet comprising:(a) a base sheet having a front face;(b) a thermosensitive, image-forming coating positioned on the front face of said base sheet, said thermosensitive, image-forming coating containing a thermally-activated, color-forming dye which can be activated at a temperature in the range of 90.degree. F. to 135.degree. F.; and(c) a top sheet positioned on said base sheet over said thermosensitive, image-forming coating, wherein said top sheet has a front face capable of receiving heat fused toner-based print thereon, and said top sheet has a weight and thickness which permit sufficient heat to be conducted from a heat fused toner-based image printed thereon to said thermosensitive image-forming coating so as to raise the temperature of underlying portions of the thermosensitive, image-forming coating by at least 20.degree. F.