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Plasma treatment of porous inkjet receivers

US7150901B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 5, 2003
Grant dateDec 19, 2006
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Expiry dateMar 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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