Ink composition having rapid dry time and high print quality for plain paper printing
US5165968A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 1, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 1, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09D11/30
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
If a small amount of alcohol (about 0.05 to 6 wt %) is added to water-based inks for thermal ink-jet printing, the resultant print has a rapid dry time and improved smear resistance. In addition, a high quality print is obtained, even on plain paper.
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