INDICATION ELEMENT WITH PROTECTIVE LAYER AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

摘要

An indication element with a protective layer which comprises a receiving medium having an image in a desired pattern on one side thereof, said image being formed by transferring a transferable colored ink of a thermal transfer ink sheet to said receiving medium preferably by means of a thermal printer; and a laminating material laminated to the image-bearing side of said receiving medium, at least the surface layer of said receiving medium on the image-bearing side or at least the surface layer of said laminating material on the side in contact with said receiving medium being compatible with the vehicle of said transferable colored ink. The indication element has a clear image without defects caused by flowing of the image formed on the receiving medium. The production of the indication element can be automatized due to the formation of an image by means of a thermal printer.