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Ink jet printing method

US6419356B1 · kind B1 · utility

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17Claims
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Filing dateMay 7, 2001
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41M5/529
  • 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 an ink jet recording element comprising a support having thereon a porous image-receiving layer comprising at least about 90% by weight of particles and less than about 10% by weight of a binder, the image-receiving layer also containing a nonionic surfactant having an HLB number of less than about 10 in an amount to substantially prevent foaming of the coating composition which is used to coat the support with the image-receiving layer;C) loading the printer with an ink jet ink; andD) printing on the porous image-receiving layer using the ink jet ink in response to the digital data signals.

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