Patent ID: 6631676
Filing Date: 2003-10-14
Classification: B41C,B41M

Abstract:
A process of rotogravure printing of an image using an erasable and reusable gravure form including a blank form having a base screen designed for accommodating a maximum amount of ink to be transferred to a printing stock, while the form is mounted in a printing machine, the process comprising the steps of:(a) applying a liquefying substance using an applicator to uniformly and completely fill depressions within the base screen so that a smooth surface results; (b) screening the gravure form by removing varying amounts of the liquefiable substance from the depressions in conformity with an image intended to be printed using an image-printed transfer device; (c) inking the screened gravure form using an inking system; (d) printing in gravure on the printing stock; and (e) regenerating the blank form while in the printing machine and repeating step (a).