Thermal transfer recording system and method

Details Thermal transfer recording system and method Thermal transfer recording system and method

1985-03-28

1985-12-03

Goldberg, E. A.

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Thermal recording

346 11, 4002414, B41M 570

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045568928

ABSTRACT:
A closed loop thermal transfer recording system and method are provided for recording an image represented by pixel areas of various density on an ink receiving sheet. The system uses a thermal transfer ribbon having a fusible ink layer on the front side, a resistive heating element layer in the middle, and a thermally sensitive indicator layer on the back side for providing indicator marks that are indicative of ink transfer. The density of the back side of the ribbon is monitored during image recording and this information is fed back to a control system that regulates the application of electrical recording signals to achieve more accurate control over the density of pixel areas which define the image.

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