Photosensitive and pressure-sensitive recording sheet

Claim 1

A photosensitive and pressure-sensitive recording material comprising: (a) a first layer coated on a flat substrate and containing microcapsules including a first reaction component for a color developing reaction, photopolymerization initiator and a component capable of altering the mechanical breaking strength of the microcapsule in response to exposure to light; and (b) a second layer coated on the same or a different flat substrate and containing a second reaction component for said color developing reaction brought about upon contact thereof with said first reaction component for producing an image corresponding to an exposed patterned light; one of said layers containing an ultraviolet absorbing agent which receives ulraviolet rays to convert them into heat; whereby the image corresponding to said patterned light is recorded on said material by subjecting the first and second layers to a mechanical pressing force to cause the microcapsules which are kept or rendered weakened after exposure to the patterned light to be crushed so as to effect contact of the first and second reaction components.