Printing system ribbon including print transferable circuitry and elements

摘要

Systems and methods are provided for generating customized labels having electronic circuitry such as RFID circuitry. A printing system generates the label by selectively transfer printing elements (e.g., electronic circuitry, physical components, etc.) and donor layers (e.g., conductive materials, non-conductive materials, etc.) from a ribbon to a receiver (e.g., an item that receives the indicia). In addition, the printing system can program and test the label or indicia thereof, thereby providing the ability to customize each label according to predetermined criteria and to ensure that each label functions properly.

主权项

1. A ribbon for use in transfer printing to a receiver, the ribbon comprising:
a carrier comprising a first side; at least one print transferable element residing on a first region of the first side of the carrier, wherein the at least one print transferable element comprises first electronic circuitry; a retaining layer positioned on top of the at least one print transferable element; at least one print transferable donor layer located on a second region of the first, side of the carrier, wherein:
the first region is adjacent to the second region in a direction that is orthogonal to a direction of the transfer printing to the receiver; andat least one additional print transferable element located on the second region adjacent the at least one print transferable donor layer, the at least one additional print transferable element comprising second electronic circuitry that is different than the first electronic circuitry.