METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR CREATING AN IMAGE ON AN ARTICLE, AND PRINTED ARTICLE

摘要

A method of printing an image on an object comprises the steps of: providing an object (10) having an exterior surface having a planar portion (26) and a channel (30) recessed from the planar portion (26); applying a first ground coat on the exterior surface; drying the first ground coat; and spraying droplets of ink on the dried ground coat to form an image, wherein the droplets are sprayed from an ink jet printhead (60) that is maintained at a constant distance from the plane of the planar portion (26) of the object.