CPC B41M 5/305 (2013.01) [B41J 2/442 (2013.01); B41J 2/4753 (2013.01); B41M 5/28 (2013.01); B41M 5/323 (2013.01); B41M 5/337 (2013.01); B41M 5/46 (2013.01); B41M 5/465 (2013.01)] | 13 Claims |
1. A thermosensitive recording medium comprising:
a recording layer that includes a coloring compound having electron-donating property, a developer having electron-accepting property, a photothermal conversion agent, and a polymer material; and
a protective member that is stacked on and in contact with the recording layer,
wherein the protective member includes a protective member portion and a hollow structure, and
wherein the hollow structure of the protective member is in contact with the recording layer and defined by a first end and a second end of the protective member portion in contact with the recording layer.
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