Method of generating simulated photographic quality images on luminescent, mirror coated, melt-formed backing substrates

Abstract

Disclosed is a method of creating simulated photographic-quality prints using non-photographic imaging, including the steps of: (a) providing a coated transparent substrate having a toner image formed thereon using a non-photographic imaging process, (b) providing the surface of a backing substrate derived from a composition that can be melt formed and extruded in to a self supporting film and is comprised of a blend consisting of (1) a thermoplastic polymer, (2) a fluorescent brightner, (3) plasticizers having a melting point of less than 75.degree. C., (4) lightfastness inducing agent, (5) antistatic agent and (6) filler, melt formed and extruded in to a self supporting film, (c) providing a metallic coating on one side covering from about 60 to about 90 percent surface of the self supporting film, (d) adhering the coated transparent substrate having the toner image to the metallized film using heat and pressure.

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