摘要 |
PURPOSE:To rapidly form a stable image even after non-use over a long period of time by providing a means for releasing the flowable ink layer, which is supported by an ink transfer means, from the ink transfer means. CONSTITUTION:A coating roll 4 used not only as a coating means for applying ink 2 to the surface of an ink transfer roll 1 in a constant layer but also as a release means for releasing the ink is arranged under an ink holding means 3. That is, when the ink is applied to the ink transfer roll 1, the coating roll 4 is rotated in the direction shown by an arrow E and, when said roll 4 is used as the ink release means at the time when the recording of an image is finished, the roll 4 is rotated in the direction shown by an arrow F. |