Patent ID: 6364985
Filing Date: 2002-04-02
Classification: B41M

Abstract:
A method for forming a color image by superimposing transfer of a plurality of different color inks, comprising the steps of:providing a thermal transfer recording medium comprising a foundation, wherein a first color ink layer and a second color ink layer provided on the foundation in a side-by-side relation, and a first release layer and a second release layer comprising a wax interposed between the foundation and the first color ink layer and the second color ink layer respectively, wherein the heat of fusion C1of the first release layer and the heat of fusion C2 of the second release layer satisfy the relationship represented by formula (I): C12â€ƒâ€ƒ(I), selectively melting-transferring the first color ink layer with the first release layer and the second color ink layer with the second release layer onto a receptor, provided that the first color ink layer is transferred previous to the second color ink layer.