METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FORMING IMAGE, SURFACE-PROPERTY-MODIFYING SHEET, AND THERMAL TRANSFER SHEET

摘要

This invention relates to an image forming method, image forming apparatus, the surface property modification sheet, and a thermal transfer sheet such, by modifying the surface condition of the protective layer formed on the image recording sheets and a challenge to give a glossy, matte tank or embossing action like. ; This invention is given to the recording paper (1) conveying means for conveying in a direction 2, 3 and 4 and the recording sheet (1) a thermal transfer protective material layer that is formed side by side in the longitudinal direction of the base material sheet for protecting the dye layer and the image to produce an image on the surface of sheet 5, the thermal transfer sheet running means for running in a direction (6, 7), the thermal transfer sheet 5 is formed in the opening and the recording sheets (1) for printing disposed to directly contact the surface of the recording paper (1) surface property modification sheet moving means a modified part for moving the surface property modifying sheet 8 side is formed in the longitudinal direction of the base material sheet to modify the surface condition of the protective layer protecting the image (9, 10) and the recording sheet (1 thermal transfer sheet on the surface of a) (5) or a surface property modifying sheet 8 dyes by applying a thermal energy in a state in which opposite the layer, the protective material layer and in turn the recording paper (1) heat transfer, and surface conditions of the protective layer onto Modification of the thermal head (11) provided by accomplished.