Ink jet printing method
US6375320B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 9, 2000 |
| Grant date | Apr 23, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 9, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/5254
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet printing method, comprising the steps of:A) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals;B) loading the printer with ink-receptive elements comprising a substrate having thereon an image-receiving layer comprising an inorganic filler and coated particles comprising a polymeric hard core-polymeric soft shell latex, the Tg of the polymeric hard core material being greater than about 60° C., the Tg of the polymeric soft shell material being less than about 20° C., and the inorganic filler being present in the image-receiving layer in an amount of from about 50 to about 95% by weight;C) loading the printer with an ink jet ink composition; andD) printing on the ink-receptive element using the ink jet ink in response to the digital data signals.
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