摘要 |
<p>A printing system incorporating a re-usable planographic ink image transfer surface. A material which forms a thin hydrophobic layer is arranged by various techniques over a substantially hydrophilic transfer surface in a configuration which defines the desired latent image in terms of exposed, contiguous hydrophilic and hydrophobic areas. No photo-induced chemical reaction or latent image developing steps are required at any time. Cross-Reference to Related Application Applicants' co-pending Canadian Application Serial No. 434,053 filed August 8, 1983 describes and claims subject matter related to the subject matter set forth herein.</p> |