摘要 |
In a transfer printing method using a transfer layer (102) on a carrier layer (104), an image is printed (170) over a transfer section (152) of the transfer layer using a thermal print head (126) and a print ribbon (116). At least one non-transfer portion (146) of the transfer section is heated (172) using the thermal print head. The at least one non- transfer portions of the transfer section are transferred (174) from the carrier layer to an adhesive panel (140) of the print ribbon using the thermal print head. Imaged transfer portions of the transfer section remain adhered to the carrier layer. The imaged transfer portions of the transfer section are then transferred from the carrier layer to a substrate using a transfer device. |