Patent ID: 6246426
Filing Date: 2001-06-12
Classification: B41J,H04N

Abstract:
An ink transfer printer comprising:an ink which is a liquid at room temperature;a film which allows the permeation of said ink when said film is heated to a predetermined temperature or higher while preventing the permeation of said ink at room temperature, wherein said film is formed by dispersing an additive in a matrix and wherein said matrix has a larger thermal expansion coefficient than said additive;an ink holder which is in contact with one surface of said film and which holds said ink;a transfer member which contacts a remaining surface of said film with a recording sheet;and a heater which selectively heats the film according to print information,wherein a part of said film heated by said heater allows the permeation of said ink held in said ink holder, andwherein said ink which has permeated through said film is transferred to said recording sheet by said transfer member.