Abstract: An intermediate transfer member for digital offset printing, comprising a cured silicone release layer formed by curing a curable silicone release formulation comprising a polyalkylsiloxane containing at least two vinyl groups; an at least partially fluorinated polyalkylsiloxane containing at least two vinyl groups; a polyalkylsiloxane cross-linker containing at least two Si-H bonds; and a catalyst or photoinitiator; wherein fluorine atoms provide at least 2.5 wt.% of the total weight of polyalkylsiloxane compounds. There is also described a method of producing an intermediate transfer member, and a curable silicone release formulation for an intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: There is described an intermediate transfer member for digital offset printing, comprising: a cured silicone release layer formed by curing a curable silicone release formulation comprising: a polyalkylsiloxane containing at least two vinyl groups having a weight average molecular weight of 60,000 g/mol or less; a polyalkylsiloxane containing two vinyl groups having a weight average molecular weight of at least 65,000 g/mol; a polyalkylsiloxane cross-linker containing at least two Si—H bonds; and a catalyst or a photoinitiator. There is also described a method of producing an intermediate transfer member, and a curable silicone release formulation for an intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: A transfer surface of an intermediate transfer member in a printing apparatus is treated using an electrical discharge surface treatment. The treatment of the intermediate transfer member is to reduce negative dot gain from a previous image in subsequent printing or increase wettability of a silicone-based release layer.

Abstract: Described herein is a method of refurbishing an intermediate transfer member (ITM) blanket comprising: cleaning a silicone release layer of the ITM blanket with a cleaning composition; applying a primer composition onto the silicone release layer of the ITM blanket to form a primer layer; applying a silicone release formulation to the primer layer; curing the silicone release formulation to form a silicone release layer; wherein at least one of the cleaning composition and the primer composition comprises a polysiloxane surfactant.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an intermediate transfer member for use in electrophotographic printing. The intermediate transfer member comprises a release layer comprising fluoropolymer particles dispersed in a silicone polymer matrix.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member, and a method of producing a seamless intermediate transfer member blanket for the intermediate transfer member are described. The method comprises applying a release formulation to an endless belt intermediate transfer member blanket precursor by contacting an applicator roller with an outer surface of the intermediate transfer member blanket precursor; curing the release formulation to form a release layer; applying a fluoropolymer membrane to a portion of the release layer; disengaging the applicator roller when the applicator roller is in contact with the fluoropolymer membrane, such that the fluoropolymer membrane is at least partially coated with the release formulation; and removing the fluoropolymer membrane from the surface of the release layer to form the seamless intermediate transfer member blanket.

Abstract: A transfer surface of an intermediate transfer member is treated using an electrical discharge surface treatment. The intermediate transfer member is comprised in a printing apparatus.

Abstract: A transfer surface of an intermediate transfer member is treated using an electrical discharge surface treatment. The intermediate transfer member is comprised in a printing apparatus.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member for digital offset printing is described, comprising a UV cured silicone release formulation. There is also described a method of producing an intermediate transfer member, and a UV curable release formulation for an intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: An intermediate transfer member for digital offset printing is described, comprising a UV-A cured silicone release formulation. There is also described a method of producing an intermediate transfer member, and a UV-A curable silicone release formulation for an intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an intermediate transfer member for liquid electrophotographic printing. The intermediate transfer member comprises a silicone release layer bonded to a layer comprising a thermoplastic polyester polyurethane. A method of producing an intermediate transfer member is also described.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an intermediate transfer member for liquid electrophotographic printing. The intermediate transfer member may include at least one layer including a thermoplastic polyurethane. A liquid electrophotographic printer and a method of forming an intermediate transfer member are also described.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an intermediate transfer member for use in electrophotographic printing. The intermediate transfer member comprises a release layer comprising fluoropolymer particles dispersed in a silicone polymer matrix.

Abstract: Electrostatic printing apparatus and intermediate transfer members Herein is disclosed an intermediate transfer member for use in an electrostatic printing process, the intermediate transfer member having an outer release layer comprising a polysiloxane that has been cross-linked using an addition cure process such that it contains Si—R—Si bonds, wherein R is an alkylene moiety, and a monoalkenylsiloxane has been reacted with and incorporated into the polysiloxane. An electrostatic printing apparatus comprising the intermediate transfer member is also disclosed.

Abstract: A transfer surface of an intermediate transfer member is treated using an electrical discharge surface treatment. The intermediate transfer member is comprised in a printing apparatus.

Abstract: Herein is described a release layer comprising a silicone polymer matrix, carbon black and a trisiloxane surfactant.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an intermediate transfer member for liquid electrophotographic printing. The intermediate transfer member may comprise at least one layer comprising a thermoplastic polyurethane. A liquid electrophotographic printer and a method of forming an intermediate transfer member are also described.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an electrostatic printing apparatus comprising: a photoconductive member having a surface on which can be created a latent electrostatic image; an intermediate transfer member comprising: a supportive portion; and an outer release layer disposed on the supportive portion comprising a base polymer matrix and an additive selected from carbon nanotubes and carbon black nanoparticles. The carbon black nanoparticles have a BET surface area of 700 m2/g or greater, the additive is dispersed in the base polymer matrix, and the base polymer is a silicone polymer.

Abstract: Electrostatic printing apparatus and intermediate transfer members Herein is disclosed an intermediate transfer member for use in an electrostatic printing process, the intermediate transfer member having an outer release layer comprising a polysiloxane that has been cross-linked using an addition cure process such that it contains Si—R—Si bonds, wherein R is an alkylene moiety, and a monoalkenylsiloxane has been reacted with and incorporated into the polysiloxane. An electrostatic printing apparatus comprising the intermediate transfer member is also disclosed.