an imr / imf making method using a digital printer printing and pre - forming technique is disclosed to employ a digital printing technique to prepare a release layer , a protective wear - resistance layer , an ink pattern layer , a metal pattern layer and a bonding layer . in - mold roller or in - mold forming film is shaped and then molded on a plastic material through an injection - molding or pressure - casting technique so that the finished product is obtained after release from the mold and removal of the outer base layer . further , shaped in - mold decoration film is put in an injection - molding mold or pressure - casting mold for molding and then the molded product is cut into the desired shape , finishing the fabrication . trimming process may be applied to the shaped in - mold forming film before injection molding or pressure casting .