Plasma treatment of porous inkjet receivers
US7150901B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 5, 2003 |
| Grant date | Dec 19, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 5, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41M5/52
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inkjet recording element comprising a porous ink-receiving layer having interconnecting voids is disclosed in which an upper surface of the ink-receiving layer has been subjected to plasma treatment, and wherein the upper surface of the ink-receiving layer, prior to the plasma treatment, has a measured carbon elemental content of at least 40 percent. The invention can provide increased dot spread.
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