Ink jet recording apparatus and maintenance liquid for ink jet recording apparatus
US9067417B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 5, 2011 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16508
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet recording apparatus includes an ejection head which ejects an aqueous ink composition containing a resin component, a water-soluble organic solvent having a boiling point of 250° C. or less, a surfactant, and water; a first cap device which covers and moisturizes the ejection head; and a first maintenance liquid supply device which supplies a maintenance liquid to the first cap device. The maintenance liquid contains water and at least one water-soluble organic solvent of alkanediols having a boiling point of 250° C. or less and alkylene glycol monoether derivatives having a boiling point of 250° C. or less.
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