Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods in which a pulse heater is used to apply dyes to a receiver in a rotary heating processing equipment. The pulse heater is first applied to a belt and is then removed from the belt, creating a dissipating heat. A sandwiched receiver comprising of two dyed donor papers is then subjected to the dissipating heat off the belt and also subjected to a constant heat generated from a drum to cause a phase change of the dyes within the donor papers to phase change from a solid to a gas, so the receiver can absorb and capture the phase changed dyes for a more saturated and brilliant finish.

Abstract: The present invention provides apparatus, systems and methods in which one or more dyes are placed on first and second donors, the donors are positioned on the opposite side of a receiver, and a burst of pulse energy is applied to the first donor at a temperature of at least 260° F. and a heat energy is applied to the receiver at a lower temperature. The pulse energy allows for more uniformed application of high energy dyes onto the receiver.