Patent ID: 6939002
Filing Date: 2005-09-06
Classification: B41M

Abstract:
1. A method for imparting a selected uniform matte finish to a photographic print comprising a) ink jet printing an image on a substrate; b) applying a clear thermoplastic protective layer having a glossy finish to the substrate over the image to form a laminated print and the protective layer after application to the substrate and prior to imparting the matte finish acquiring c) softening the protective layer by heating; d) pressing the glossy finish surface of the softened protective layer against a texturing surface to impart the glossy surface of the protective layer with the texture of the texturing surface; e) maintaining the softened protective layer in contact with the texturing surface for a cooling period; and thereafter f) separating the protective layer from the texturing surface to produce a photographic print having a selected uniform matte finish.