Abstract: A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment.

Abstract: A protective case can include a removable screen protector that is reusable and easily interchangeable by hand. In one example, the protective case can be part of a kit that includes a plurality of removable screen protectors, and the removable screen protectors can each have special attributes that allow a user to quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case by simply exchanging a first removable screen protector with a second removable screen protector. In this way, the user can quickly and easily modify the attributes of the protective case to better align with practical considerations of the user's environment.

Abstract: A method of using an overlay (310) to verify or form folding, embossing, or rule die (320) comprising the steps of: forming an overlay consisting of the steps of: creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and a support layer (145); laminating a plastic sheet (260) with the imaged receiver sheet thereby encapsulating the image; removing the support layer forming an overlay with an electrostatic charge; and using the overlay to verify or form a folding, embossing, or rule die.

Abstract: A method of forming an overlay (310) to form a rule die (320) comprising the steps of: forming an overlay using a method consisting of the steps of: creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and first support layer (150); laminating an imageless receiver sheet (160) having a second thermal print layer (228) and a second support layer (170) with the imaged receiver sheet, thereby encapsulating the image; removing the first support layer; and removing the second support layer. The overlay has an electrostatic charge to verify or form the rule die.

Abstract: A method of an overlay (310) having a surface energy charge for verifying an image (210) on printing plates formed by creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image, a first thermal print layer (224), and a first support layer (150). An imageless receiver sheet (160) has a second thermal print layer (228) and a clear second support layer and laminates with the imaged receiver sheet thereby encapsulating the image. The first support layer is removed.

Abstract: A method of forming an overlay (310) to form a rule die (320) comprising the steps of: forming an overlay using a method consisting of the steps of: creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and first support layer (150); laminating an imageless receiver sheet (160) having a second thermal print layer (228) and a second support layer (170) with the imaged receiver sheet, thereby encapsulating the image; removing the first support layer; and removing the second support layer. The overlay has an electrostatic charge to verify or form the rule die.

Abstract: A method of using an overlay (310) to verify or form folding, embossing, or rule die (320) comprising the steps of: forming an overlay consisting of the steps of: creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and a support layer (145); laminating a plastic sheet (260) with the imaged receiver sheet thereby encapsulating the image; removing the support layer forming an overlay with an electrostatic charge; and using the overlay to verify or form a folding, embossing, or rule die.

Abstract: A method for forming an overlay (310); to be used to verify or form a folding die (300), embossing die (330), or rule die (320) comprising the steps of; creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and a support layer, laminating an imageless receiver sheet (160) having a second thermal print layer (228) and a second support layer (170), which is preferably clear with the imaged receiver sheet (140), thereby encapsulating the image (210) between the first thermal print layer (224) and the second thermal print layer (228); removing the first support layer (150); removing the second support layer (170); forming an overlay (310) having an electrostatic charge; to be used to verify or form a folding die (300), embossing die (330), or rule die (320).

Abstract: An image processing apparatus (10) for scanning and printing images at the same time includes an input scanner connected to an imager, preferably: a) a rotatable drum (300) including a scanning portion (462) adjacent to an imaging portion (461), the drum (300) being mounted for rotation about an axis, the imaging portion (461) of the drum being arranged to mount a receiver sheet (32) and a donor sheet (36) in superposed relationship thereon, the scanning portion (462) of the drum being arranged to mount an input image (456) thereon; b) a motor (258) for rotating the drum (300); c) a printhead (500); d) an input scanner (455); e) a lead screw (250) for moving the printhead (500) in a first direction, the printhead (500) being mounted on the lead screw (250); and f) a linear translation subsystem (210) on which the printhead (500), scanner (455), drum (300), and lead screw (250) are mounted.

Abstract: A method for forming an overlay (310); to be used to verify or form a folding die (300), embossing die (330), or rule die (320) comprising the steps of; creating an imaged receiver sheet (140) having an image (210), a first thermal print layer (224), and a support layer, laminating an imageless receiver sheet (160) having a second thermal print layer (228) and a second support layer (170), which is preferably clear with the imaged receiver sheet (140), thereby encapsulating the image (210) between the first thermal print layer (224) and the second thermal print layer (228); removing the first support layer (150); removing the second support layer (170); forming an overlay (310) having an electrostatic charge; to be used to verify or form a folding die (300), embossing die (330), or rule die (320).

Abstract: An image processing apparatus (10) for scanning and printing images at the same time includes an input scanner connected to an imager, preferably:

Abstract: An image processing apparatus (10) for scanning and proofing an image at the same time includes: a) a rotatable drum (300) having a hollowed out interior port ion (304), and an imaging portion (461) on its exterior surface, and a scanning portion (462) on its interior surface, the drum (300) being mounted for rotation about an axis, the imaging portion (461) of the drum being arranged to mount a receiver sheet (32) and a donor sheet (36) in superposed relationship, the scanning portion of the drum being arranged to mount an input image (456) thereon; b) a motor (258) for rotating the drum (300); c) a printhead (500) external to the drum; d) an input scanner (455) inside the hollowed out interior portion (304) of the drum; e) a first lead screw (250) for moving the printhead (500) in a first direction, the printhead being mounted on the first lead screw (250), and a second lead screw (465) for moving the scanner (455) in a first direction, the scanner being mounted on the second lead screw (465); and f)

Abstract: A color proofing apparatus (11) for writing images to an prelaminated substrate (32) comprising an inkjet printhead (602) for writing the images to the prelaminated substrate (32). A lead screw (250) moves the inkjet printhead (602) in a first direction relative to the prelaminated substrate (32). The prelaminated substrate (32) is mounted on the vacuum imaging drum (300) which is rotated by a motor (341) relative to the inkjet printhead.

Abstract: A color proofing apparatus (11) for writing images to an intermediate ink receiving element (32) comprising an inkjet printhead (602) for writing the images to the intermediate ink receiving element (32). A lead screw (250) moves the inkjet printhead (602) in a first direction relative to the intermediate ink receiving element (32). The intermediate ink receiving element (32) is mounted on the vacuum imaging drum (300) which is rotated by a motor (341) relative to the inkjet printhead.

Abstract: A color proofing apparatus (11) for writing images to an intermediate ink receiving element (32) comprising an inkjet printhead (602) for writing the images to the intermediate ink receiving element (32). A lead screw (250) moves the inkjet printhead (602) in a first direction relative to the intermediate ink receiving element (32). The intermediate ink receiving element (32) is mounted on the vacuum imaging drum (300) which is rotated by a motor (341) relative to the inkjet printhead.

Abstract: A color printer (10) for printing a color images comprising a vacuum imaging drum (300) for supporting a first receiver and a dye donor material (26) in registration with the first receiver. A motor rotates the vacuum imaging drum (300). An optical printhead directs energy on the dye donor material (26), which transfers colorant from the dye donor material (26) to the first receiver forming color images as the optical printhead is transported parallel to a surface of the vacuum imaging drum (300). After the dye donor material (26) and the first receiver have been removed from the vacuum imaging drum (300), an inkjet printhead (602) applies ink to a second receiver mounted on the vacuum imaging drum (300) as the inkjet printhead (602) is transported parallel to the surface of the vacuum imaging drum (300).