Method for applying thermoplastic inks to a substrate and a composition for use therein.

摘要

The present invention provides a process for applying a thermoplastic composition as a series of discrete droplets from a non-contact ink jet printing apparatus to form separate drops on a substrate moving relative to the apparatus, characterised in that the molten composition is thermally stable at the temperature of application and is applied at a temperature in excess of 100°C.

The invention can be used to apply the molten composition to a variety of substrates using on-demand or continuous non-contact ink jet application techniques. However, the invention is of especial use in the application of thermoplastic inks to non-porous substrates using an on-demand ink jet printer.