Abstract: An example method of traffic control in a communication network includes the operations of: receiving, by a processing device, a message associated with a communication address of a party originating the message; determining a class of service associated with the communication address; identifying a network resource locator contained in the message; responsive to detecting, in a chain of redirects associated with the network resource locator, an identifier of a related entity represented by one of: a trusted entity or a known bad actor, adjusting the class of service based on the related entity; selecting one or more links having their respective reliabilities corresponding to the adjusted class of service; and forwarding the message via the one or more links.

Abstract: A communication system including a registry, a traffic service-level classifier, and a network traffic controller receives messages from a communication address, and performs a proactive address verification process to determine a class of service for the network traffic controller to utilize for the communication address, thereby unlocking additional functionality for the communication address on the network.

Abstract: A communication system including a registry, a traffic service-level classifier, and a network traffic controller receives messages from a communication address, and performs a proactive address verification process to determine a class of service for the network traffic controller to utilize for the communication address, thereby unlocking additional functionality for the communication address on the network.

Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).

Abstract: An apparatus for offset lithographic printing including an offset lithographic printing press including a printing cylinder having a surface including a mixture of cationic colloidal silica, fumed alumina, and a polymeric amine; and an inkjet printhead disposed to print a digital image on the printing cylinder with an ink jet fluid including a pigment and a polymeric dispersing agent, which ink jet fluid dries to produce a surface active to oleophilic lithographic printing inks.

Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).

Abstract: A method for preparing lithographic printing plates comprising coating a substrate with a mixture including colloidal silica, fumed alumina, polyethylenimine, a quaternary ammonium polymer and a hardener; utilizing an inkjet printer with pigmented inks to print a digital image on the coated substrate; and drying the image.

Abstract: An apparatus for offset lithographic printing including an offset lithographic printing press including a printing cylinder having a surface including a mixture of cationic colloidal silica, fumed alumina, and a polymeric amine; and an inkjet printhead disposed to print a digital image on the printing cylinder with a fluid that dries to produce a surface attractive to oleophilic lithographic printing inks.

Abstract: A method for preparing lithographic printing plates comprising coating a substrate with a mixture including colloidal silica, fumed alumina, polyethylenimine, a quaternary ammonium polymer and a hardener; utilizing an inkjet printer with pigmented inks to print a digital image on the coated substrate; and drying the image.

Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).

Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).

Abstract: A method for preparing lithographic plates including preparing a lithographic printing plate by coating a substrate with a mixture including silica, alumina and a polymeric amine; overcoating the coating with a protective layer; using an inkjet printer with pigmented inks to print a digital image on the coated substrate; and drying the inkjet image.

Abstract: Laminating a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340), consisting of the steps of: laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) to a coated metal plate (340). Removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the representative image (290) and removing the second support layer (170) forming a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340).

Abstract: A method of laminating a pre-press proof (200) is disclosed comprising the steps of treating a sheet of plastic material (330) with a corona discharge. Laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) comprising a first thermoplastic layer (304) and a first support layer (150) to the sheet of corona discharged treated plastic material (330). Removing the first support layer (150) to form a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) with a second support layer (170). Laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the image. Removing the second support layer (170) thereby forming the pre-press proof (200).

Abstract: Laminating a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340), consisting of the steps of: laminating a pre-laminate sheet (240) to a coated metal plate (340). Removing the first support layer (150) forming a pre-laminated receiver stock (230). Creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) laminating the imaged receiver sheet (140) to the pre-laminated receiver stock (230) thereby encapsulating the representative image (290) and removing the second support layer (170) forming a pre-press proof (200) onto a coated metal plate (340).

Abstract: A process of forming a halftone color proof containing at least one dye transfer image and at least one pigment transfer image, comprising imagewise-exposing, for less than about 10−4 sec., by means of a laser having a power density of greater than 104 W/cm2, a dye-donor element comprising a support having thereon a dye layer comprising a dye dispersed in a polymeric binder, the dye layer having an infrared-absorbing material associated therewith, the laser exposure taking place through the side of the support of the dye-donor element which does not have the dye layer thereon, and transferring a portion of the dye in the dye layer to a receiving element having thereon an image-receiving layer; and imagewise-exposing, for less than about 10−4 sec.

Abstract: A process of forming a color proof comprising imagewise-exposing, by means of a laser, a colorant-donor element comprising a support having thereon:(1) a propellant layer comprising a gas-producing polymer having an infrared-absorbing material associated therewith, the gas-producing polymer being capable of forming a gas upon heating by the laser, and(2) a colorant transfer layer comprising a colorant dispersed in a binder, at least 50% by weight of the binder being a monomeric or oligomeric resin having a molecular weight of less than about 4,000 and the balance being a polymeric resin having a molecular weight of from about 15,000 to about 100,000;the laser exposure taking place through the side of the support of the donor element which does not have the colorant transfer layer thereon, and transferring the colorant transfer layer to a receiving element in juxtaposed position thereon separated by an air gap to obtain the color proof.

Abstract: A prepress color proof can be prepared using suitable donor elements and an intermediate receiver element that has a roughened outer image receiving layer so that the color image is transferred with high image resolution. The intermediate receiver element can also have a cushioning layer beneath the outer image receiving layer that reduces the tendency for entrapped dirt particles to form minus density spot defects. In addition, a unique carrier plate can be used to carry the donor and intermediate receiver elements through laminating equipment. This carrier plate has a thermoplastic adhesive layer with sufficient tackiness to prevent irreversible dimensional change during lamination.

Abstract: An imaging element for use in an electron-beam-recording process is comprised of a film support having, in order, on one side thereof a conductive layer comprising vanadium pentoxide, an adhesion-promoting hydrophilic colloid layer and an imaging layer. The imaging layer is comprised of an electron-beam-sensitive silver halide emulsion and the vanadium pentoxide is present in the conductive layer in an amount sufficient to impart thereto a resistivity of less than 5.times.10.sup.8 .OMEGA./sq. The imaging element is free of objectionable visual density, UV density and mottle and can be manufactured without the need for organic solvents.

Abstract: An electron-beam-recording process comprises the steps of (1) providing an electron-beam-recording element, (2) introducing the element into a vacuum chamber, (3) imagewise exposing the element within the vacuum chamber to an electron beam and (4) processing the imagewise-exposed element to form a visible image. The electron-beam-recording element comprises a film support having, in order, on one side thereof a conductive layer comprising vanadium pentoxide, an adhesion-promoting hydrophilic colloid layer and an imaging layer. The imaging layer is comprised of an electron-beam-sensitive silver halide emulsion and the vanadium pentoxide is present in the conductive layer in an amount sufficient to impart thereto a resistivity of less than 5.times.10.sup.8 .OMEGA./sq.