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Ink-jet recording ink and ink-jet recording methods thereof

US5441561A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1994
Grant dateAug 15, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D11/30
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Ink-jet recording ink comprising water, a water-soluble organic solvent and a color material as essential ingredients, wherein the total volume of particulate matter ranges from 1.times.10.sup.-9 to 1.times.10.sup.-2 cm.sup.3 per cm.sup.3 of ink, whereby defects in images such as blank areas on images, fluctuations in dot diameter and the disturbed shape of dots are not generated to give a prominent effect and wherein the total volume of the particulate matter existing in 1 cm.sup.3 of the ink is adjusted to 3.5.times.10.sup.-6 or less, whereby ink which is stable even after long-term use can be obtained and change in amount of ink at jetting is slight, as well as defects in images can be prevented.

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