UEBERZUG FUER FARBBILDEMPFANGSSCHICHT, DIE BEI DER THERMISCHEN FARBSTOFFUEBERTRAGUNG VERWENDET WIRD.

摘要

A dye-receiving element for thermal dye transfer comprises a support having thereon a dye image-receiving layer, such as a polycarbonate, coated with an overcoat layer comprising a condensation polymer comprising recurring units of a linear chain having at least four carbon atoms, such as a polyester or a polyurethane, the overcoat layer having a Tg of at least 40 DEG C less than the Tg of the dye image-receiving layer. Use of the overcoat layer of the invention helps to destratify the dye and improves stability of the transferred dyes to light.