METHOD OF FORMING INDICIA ON A GAME BALL SURFACE USING AN INK JET PRINTER

摘要

The method includes: (a). obtaining an ink composition containing a coloring agent and a resin, the ink composition begin suitable for use in ink jet printing, (b). dispensing the ink composition in the form of indicia on a transfer medium using an ink jet printer, and (c). transferring the indicia from the transfer medium to the surface of a game ball. Method of applying indicia to a game ball, comprising: (a). obtaining an ink composition suitable for use in ink jet printing, (b). forming an indicia receiving layer on at least a portion of the game ball surface, the indicia receiving layer containing a material which promotes at least one of absorption, adhesion and clarity of the indicia, and (c). printing indicia on the indicia receiving layer using an ink jet printer.