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Ink jet ink formulation for reduced start-up problems

US4537631A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 12, 1983
Grant dateAug 27, 1985
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Expiry dateAug 12, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/52
  • 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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