Patent ID: 8741087
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: B41J,B41M,G02F

Abstract:
1. A method for using a donor element in a radiation-induced thermal transfer process, wherein the donor element comprises a support layer and a transfer layer, the method comprising: providing a rotatable roller comprising a cylindrical surface adapted to wrap the donor element thereon; securing a first end of the donor element to the roller; wrapping a first portion of the donor element onto the cylindrical surface while applying tension to the media to establish a region of contact between the first portion of the donor element and the cylindrical surface; decreasing the applied tension to alter the region of contact between the first portion of the donor element and the cylindrical surface; wrapping an additional portion of the donor element onto the cylindrical surface after the region of contact between the first portion of the donor element and the cylindrical surface has been altered; transferring the donor element from the roller to a substrate, and image-wise exposing the donor element to radiation to transfer a portion of the transfer layer from the donor element to the substrate.