Method of producing thermal transfer print sheet, thermal transfer print sheet, and method of thermal transfer printing

Abstract

A method of producing a thermal transfer print sheet includes forming, on a transfer sheet, a clear layer having a thickness of at least 5 μm with a clear toner containing a thermoplastic elastomer and polyester, forming, on the clear layer, an image layer containing a colorant, and forming, on the image layer, an adhesive layer thicker than the clear layer with a black toner containing a thermoplastic elastomer, polyester, and carbon black and having a volume average particle diameter of 9 to 30 μm or a white toner containing a thermoplastic elastomer, polyester, and a white pigment and having a volume average particle diameter of 9 to 30 μm.

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