Process of photoimaging using ink jet printing.

摘要

A process of photoimaging a photosensitive element comprises the steps of applying a photosensitive layer to a support; generating an actinic radiation-opaque, pigmented ink jet ink image layer on the photosensitive layer by ink jet printing, wherein the ink does not react with or substantially penetrate into the photosensitive layer; exposing the photosensitive layer to actinic radiation through the image layer; and developing to form an image. Optionally, a cover sheet may be applied to the photosensitive layer and the image layer generated on the cover sheet.