Abstract
In recent years, thermal dye transfer system has been recognized as a convenient method to print digital photographs. This system can produce high quality images that are comparable to silver halide system.
In order for thermal dye transfer technology to be as widely used as silver halide to print digital photographs, further development of high quality print media is required. In particular, high image quality, long print durability and high speed print systems are needed in the world-wide market. This report introduces the material technological trend that we have been researching about the improvement of the high-speed print aptitude, the image quality and the durability requested from the market.
