The present invention provides a method of printing which includes
providing a substrate having an inked surface. The inked surface is
typically achieved using an offset lithographic printing press. A
thermoplastic polymer powder is applied to the inked surface. The surface
is then fused. An advantage of the prepared substrate is that there is
reduced contamination of electrostatographic fusing systems when fused by
heat and pressure fixing. Another aspect of the invention further
provides a method of fusing a substrate having an inked surface wherein a
thermoplastic powder has been applied to the inked surface prior to
stacking the uncured offset prints.