THERMAL TRANSFER RECORDING MEDIUM

摘要

There is disclosed a heat-sensitive transfer recording medium comprising a support and, provided thereon, a colorant-containing layer for heat-sensitive transfer, wherein said colorant-containing layer contains a silicone wax as a heat-fusible material which is solid or semi-solid at ambient temperature or room temperature. The recording medium according to the present invention is capable of printing at low energy and with high transfer sensitivity.