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EP 1157825 A1 20011128 - Computer-to-plate by ink jet

Title (en)

Computer-to-plate by ink jet

Title (de)

"Computer-to-plate" durch Tintenstrahl

Title (fr)

Ordinateur à plaque par jet d'encre

Publication

EP 1157825 A1 20011128 (EN)

Application

EP 00201858 A 20000525

Priority

EP 00201858 A 20000525

Abstract (en)

A method for preparing a lithographic printing plate by means of ink jet printing is disclosed. The ink jet fluid contains an oleophilizing compound having in its chemical structure a phosphorous containing group capable of reacting with the surface of a lithographic receiver.

IPC 1-7

B41C 1/10

IPC 8 full level

B41J 2/01 (2006.01); B41C 1/10 (2006.01); B41M 5/00 (2006.01); C09D 11/00 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

B41C 1/1066 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

[A] EP 0882584 A1 19981209 - EASTMAN KODAK CO [US]
[DA] PATENT ABSTRACTS OF JAPAN vol. 011, no. 205 (M - 603) 3 July 1987 (1987-07-03)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

DE FR GB

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 1157825 A1 20011128; EP 1157825 B1 20040506; DE 60010437 D1 20040609; DE 60010437 T2 20050512; JP 2002046248 A 20020212

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 00201858 A 20000525; DE 60010437 T 20000525; JP 2001155417 A 20010524