| 摘要 |
<p>In the particular embodiment of the invention described in the specification, a hot melt ink print is prepared by applying the ink to a porous substrate (12), permitting it to solidify, and reheating the substrate and the ink to a temperature 5°C to 30°C above the melting point of the ink for 0.5 to 10 seconds. In one embodiment, the porous substrate (12) is supported on a platen (13) which is maintained at least 30°C below the melting point of the ink to prevent drying of the substrate and to inhibit spreading of the ink into the substrate. The subsequent reheating of the ink in a controlled manner causes the ink to penetrate to a desired extent into the substrate while preventing shrinkage or cockling of the substrate.</p> |
