A method for generating a matte finish on a photo picture using a thermal printer includes using the thermal printhead to heat different areas of an overcoating dye frame of an ink ribbon by at least two distinct time periods to dispose overcoating on the photo picture. The two distinct time periods...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6619869?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6619869 - Method for generating a matte finish on a photo picture using a thermal printer
