METALLIC INK JET PRINTING SYSTEM FOR GRAPHICS APPLICATIONS

摘要

A multi-phase system for creating a metallic effect on a substrate (10), comprising applying to the substrate a first ink jet ink (12) comprising a dispersion of reflective metallic particles in a suitable carrier system, to form a reflective coating layer; and applying a second ink jet ink (14) over the reflective coating layer to form a protective coating layer. Optionally, an undercoat layer (16, 18) is printed on the substrate prior to applying th e first ink jet ink. The second ink jet comprises at least one crosslinkable polymer or is otherwise energy curable. The second ink jet ink optionally imparts a color to the metallic image.