| 摘要 |
A method for forming a durable image including the steps of providing a substrate (1), depositing an image (2) on the substrate, applying a curable coating (2) over the image and curing the coating (3). The substrate may be formed from a plastics material, paper, card or any other suitable material. The image may be formed by in, toner or the like. The coating is preferably curable by means of ultra violet light. The coating may be a transfer coating, transferred from a carrier. Alternatively the coating may be deposited by spraying onto the image. Apparatus for forming a durable image includes means (6) for depositing an image on a substrate, means (10) for applying a coating over the image and means (13) for curing the coating. |
