Patent ID: 6143451
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: B41M,G03F,H05K,Y10S

Abstract:
A laser-induced, thermal transfer process which comprises:(1) imagewise exposing to laser radiation a laserable assemblage comprising:(A) a donor element comprising in the order listed:(a) at least one flexible ejection layer comprising a first polymer;(b) at least one heating layer; and(c) at least one transfer layer having an outer surface and comprising (i) a second polymer having a decomposition temperature T less than 350.degree. C. and (ii) an imageable component; with the proviso that the donor element during the transfer process does not include a support; and(B) a receiver element in contact with the outer surface of the transfer layer (c) of the donor element,wherein the imagewise exposing to laser radiation is effected at a laser fluence of less than or equal to approximately 440 mJ/cm.sup.2, in which a substantial portion of the transfer layer is transferred to the receiver element; and(2) separating the donor element from the receiver element.