Apparatus and methods for the use of shrinkable print media

Abstract

Apparatus and methods for the use of shrinkable print media. Various embodiments generate image data accounting for a desired size of an output image and an expected extent of shrinkage of the shrinkable print media. The image data is adapted for use by an imaging device to produce the output image having a size such that an output image having that size prior to shrinking would be expected to have the desired size after shrinking. Further embodiments provide a shrinkable print media having an adhesive attached to at least a portion of one surface. Still further embodiments provide print media kits having shrinkable print media and one or more templates adapted to impart a texture and/or shape to the shrinkable print media in a softened state.

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         19 . A print media kit, comprising: 
 at least one sheet of heat-shrinkable print media; and    at least one template adapted to transfer a texture to the print media in a softened state.    
     
     
         20 . A print media kit, comprising: 
 at least one sheet of heat-shrinkable print media; and    at least one template adapted to impart a shape to the print media in a softened state.    
     
     
         21 . A print media, comprising: 
 a heat-shrinkable sheet having a first surface and a second surface opposing the first surface;    wherein at least one of the surfaces is a printable surface; and    wherein the second surface has an adhesive covering at least a portion of that surface.    
     
     
         22 . The print media of  claim 21 , wherein only the first surface is a printable surface.  
     
     
         23 . The print media of  claim 22 , wherein the adhesive covers an edge portion of the second surface.