Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image includes a printer for generating a desired image either on a final substrate or a carrier sheet with the image then being transferred from the carrier sheet onto the final substrate. The generated image is “built up” on the carrier sheet or substrate to form a sign, thereby eliminating the need for the weeding process. According to one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a printer that allows the digital application of adhesive onto an image, substantially placing an adhesive in register with the image, for subsequent application of the image with adhesive placed thereon. According to a further aspect of the present invention, a layer of adhesive is applied over a substrate. An image is built atop of the adhesive.

Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image includes a printer for generating a desired image either on a final substrate or a carrier sheet with the image then being transferred from the carrier sheet onto the final substrate. The generated image is “built up” on the carrier sheet or substrate to form a sign, thereby eliminating the need for the weeding process. According to one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a printer that allows the digital application of adhesive onto an image, substantially placing an adhesive in register with the image, for subsequent application of the image with adhesive placed thereon. According to a further aspect of the present invention, a layer of adhesive is applied over a substrate. An image is built atop of the adhesive.

Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image comprises a photoconductor assembly, a corona assembly, and a light source assembly to generate a latent image on the photoconductor. The apparatus also includes a developer assembly that includes a developer, such as powder paint, to generate an image. The apparatus may include a fuser for generating a film image. The apparatus of the present invention may include a cartridge for storing and digitally applying adhesive to the image. Furthermore, the apparatus of the present invention includes a controller for selectively controlling voltages to control thickness of the image. Additionally, apparatus may include a consumable sheet to remove excess adhesive from the substrate.

Abstract: A method of retransferring print media onto a substrate material includes providing a generally continuous sheet of pigmented foil, and a generally continuous sheet of retransfer print media. A portion of the pigmented foil is contacted with a portion of the retransfer print media. A reverse resin image is thermally printed onto the retransfer print media by selectively heating the portion of the pigmented foil in contact with the portion of the retransfer print media. The reverse resin image is placed over a substrate. The reverse resin image is thermally transferred from the retransfer print media to the substrate so as to form a forward image on the substrate.

Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image includes a printer for generating a desired image either on a final substrate or a carrier sheet with the image then being transferred from the carrier sheet onto the final substrate. The generated image is “built up” on the carrier sheet or substrate to form a sign, thereby eliminating the need for the weeding process. According to one aspect of the present invention, the apparatus includes a printer that allows the digital application of adhesive onto an image, substantially placing an adhesive in register with the image, for subsequent application of the image with adhesive placed thereon. According to a further aspect of the present invention, a layer of adhesive is applied over a substrate. An image is built atop of the adhesive.

Abstract: An apparatus for digitally generating an image comprises a photoconductor assembly, a corona assembly, and a light source assembly to generate a latent image on the photoconductor. The apparatus also includes a developer assembly that includes a developer, such as powder paint, to generate an image. The apparatus may include a fuser for generating a film image. The apparatus of the present invention may include a cartridge for storing and digitally applying adhesive to the image. Furthermore, the apparatus of the present invention includes a controller for selectively controlling voltages to control thickness of the image. Additionally, apparatus may include a consumable sheet to remove excess adhesive from the substrate.