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Ink jet ink formulation for reduced start-up problems

US4400215A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 1981
Grant dateAug 23, 1983
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Expiry dateDec 7, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/36
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An ink jet ink formulated to substantially reduce or eliminate start-up problems when an ink jet apparatus is initially discharged. The ink comprises at least two fluid components. The components have been matched to provide an ink that substantially maintains its initial formulation despite evaporation of the components.

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