Patent ID: 6355130
Filing Date: 2002-03-12
Classification: B41M,Y10S

Abstract:
A method for forming a color image by superimposing plural different color inks, comprising the steps of:providing a combination of a plurality of thermal transfer recording media comprising a first color thermal transfer recording medium comprising a first foundation, a first color ink layer provided on the first foundation, and a first release layer comprising a wax interposed between the first foundation and the first color ink layer, and a second color thermal transfer recording medium comprising a second foundation, a second color ink layer provided on the second foundation, and a second release layer comprising a wax interposed between the second foundation and the second color ink layer, wherein the thickness d1 of the first release layer and the thickness d2 of the second release layer satisfy the relationship represented by formula (I): 1.1 d12<2.0 d1â€ƒâ€ƒ(I), andwherein the thickness d1 of the first release layer is from 0.05 to 0.7 &mgr;m, conducting a thermal transfer using the first color thermal transfer recording medium to form a first color image, and conducting a thermal transfer using the second color thermal transfer recording medium to form a second color image on the first color image.