| abstract |
A laminated lithographic printing plate comprising an adhesive layer that is accessible to and insoluble in (A) oleophilic inks and alkaline or acidic aqueous fountain solutions used during printing with the printing plate, and (B) alkaline or acidic aqueous developers used during development of the printing plate. This adhesive layer is also (I) soluble in an alkaline aqueous processing liquid, when said developers and said fountain solutions are acidic, (II) soluble in an acidic aqueous processing liquid, when said developers and said fountain solutions are alkaline, (III) meltable, or (IV) a dry adhesive compliant layer having a hardness of 60 Shore-A or less. This adhesive layer thus allows delamination of the printing plate. |