СПОСОБ ПЕЧАТИ И ПЕЧАТНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО

Способ печати включает: нанесение реагента на промежуточный носитель для переноса, причем реагент предназначается для загустевания при контакте с краской; формирование промежуточного изображения посредством нанесения краски на промежуточный носитель для переноса, содержащий реагент; нанесение вспомогательной жидкости на промежуточное изображение для формирования слоя промежуточного изображения. Вспомогательная жидкость содержит растворимый в воде полимер. Далее осуществляют перенос слоя промежуточного изображения на печатный материал. По меньшей мере один материал, выбранный из группы, которую составляют реагент, краска и вспомогательная жидкость, содержит определенное соединение. Предложенное решение позволяет осуществлять печать с высокой эффективностью переноса изображения. 2 н. и 4 з.п. ф-лы, 1 ил.

СТРОИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПЛИТА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬНОЙ ПЛИТЫ

Изобретение относится к строительной плите с основной частью с пористой поверхностью и нанесенным на пористую поверхность бумажным полотном. Строительная плита содержит основную часть (10) с пористой поверхностью и бумажным полотном (14), нанесенным на пористую поверхность под промежуточным расположением отверждаемого связующего средства (36), при этом связующее средство (36) проникает внутрь бумажного полотна (14), причем нанесенное на основную часть бумажное полотно (14) содержит грунтовочный слой (34), обеспечивающий покрытие связующего средства, проникающего через бумажное полотно (14) и обеспечивающего сцепление между поверхностью бумажного полотна и окрашивающей жидкостью (38), которая с помощью программируемого способа печати, в частности способа струйной печати, может наноситься на поверхность бумажного полотна (14), расположенную на основной части (10) и снабженную грунтовочным слоем (34). Техническим результатом изобретения является разработка такого способа изготовления строительной ...

ПЕЧАТАЕМОЕ ПОКРЫТИЕ НА ПОДЛОЖКЕ

Настоящее изобретение относится к впитывающему изделию с печатным рисунком и способу изготовления впитывающего изделия с печатным рисунком. В частности, печать на наружном покрытии впитывающего изделия может быть выполнена путем использования гидрофобной подложки и нанесения краски на водной основе, содержащей пигменты, на восприимчивое к красящему веществу покрытие, которое имеет толщину приблизительно 0,1 миллиметра или менее и базовый вес по меньшей мере 2 г/кв.м, при этом покрытие впитывает жидкость из краски c краевым углом смачивания, составляющим ноль градусов или приблизительно ноль градусов, в то же время краску наносят печатью на гидрофобную подложку со скоростью печати по меньшей мере 500 футов в минуту. 2 н. и 18 з.п. ф-лы, 4 ил.

ЦИФРОВАЯ ПЕЧАТЬ НА ПЛАСТМАССОВЫХ КОНТЕЙНЕРАХ С ПОВЫШЕННОЙ АДГЕЗИЕЙ И ПРИГОДНОСТЬЮ К ПЕРЕРАБОТКЕ

... 1. Пластмассовый контейнер, выполненный с возможностью переработки, содержащий внешнюю поверхность с цифровым изображением, напечатанным на ней посредством капель печатной краски, причем цифровое изображение имеет балл оценки адгезии, соответствующий по меньшей мере 6,0.2. Контейнер по п.1, в котором цифровое изображение включает в себя:грунтовочное покрытие, включающее в себя множество отвержденных капель печатной краски грунтовочного покрытия, ивторичное покрытие, включающее в себя множество отвержденных капель печатной краски вторичного покрытия, причем вторичное покрытие нанесено по меньшей мере на участок грунтовочного покрытия.3. Контейнер по п.1, в котором напечатанное цифровое изображение выполненно с возможностью по существу отделения от остального контейнера во время процесса переработки.4. Контейнер по п.1, в котором цифровое изображение выполнено с возможностью прохождения как минимум испытания методом клейкой ленты и моделируемого испытания на перевозку.5. Контейнер по п.4, ...

СТРОИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПЛИТА И СПОСОБ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ СТРОИТЕЛЬНОЙ ПЛИТЫ

... 1. Строительная плита, содержащая основную часть (10) с пористой поверхностью и бумажным полотном (14), нанесенным на пористую поверхность под промежуточным расположением отверждаемого связующего средства (36), отличающаяся тем, что связующее средство (36) проникает внутрь бумажного полотна (14), причем нанесенное на основную часть бумажное полотно (14) содержит грунтовочный слой (34), обеспечивающий покрытие связующего средства, проникающего через бумажное полотно (14) и обеспечивающего сцепление между поверхностью бумажного полотна и окрашивающей жидкостью (38), которая с помощью программируемого способа печати, в частности способа струйной печати, может наноситься на поверхность бумажного полотна (14), расположенную на основной части (10) и снабженную грунтовочным слоем (34).2. Способ изготовления строительной плиты, включающий следующие этапы:- приготовление основной части (10) с пористой поверхностью, в форме плиты,- приготовление бумажного полотна (14) с нанесенным на одну сторону ...

PROCEDURE FOR INK RADIATION PRINTINGS

RECORDING MEDIUM, PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION AND INK RADIATION RECORDING METHOD

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHAIN-EXTENDED THERMOPLASTIC GUANIDINIUMPOLYMEREN

COMPOSITION AND PROCEDURE FOR THE INCREASE IN EFFICIENCY OF INK RADIATION PRINTINGS

INK RADIATION RECORDING METHOD ON NON-ABSORBING RECORDING MEDIUM

Inkjet inks providing improved wet smudge on porous print media

COMPOSITIONS AND PROCESSES

Coating apparatus

An apparatus is disclosed for coating a surface that is movable relative to the apparatus with a layer of thermoplastic particles, the particles adhering more strongly to the surface than to one another. The apparatus comprises at least one spray head 1401 for directly or indirectly applying to the surface 12 a fluid stream within which the particles are suspended, a housing 403 surrounding the spray head(s) 1401 and defining an interior plenum 1406 for confining the fluid stream, the housing having a rim 1404 adjacent the surface that is configured to prevent egress of particles from a sealing gap defined between the rim of the housing and the surface to be coated, and a suction source connected to the housing to extract from the plenum 10 the sprayed fluid and particles suspended in the sprayed fluid. In operation, the suction source extracts substantially all particles that are not in direct contact with the surface, so as to leave only a substantially single particle layer adhering ...

Ink, ink-jet recording method and instrument using the same

TREATING MATERIAL FOR SUBSTRATE PROPERTY ENHANCEMENT AND PRINT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

A substrate coating is provided for application in association with ink jet ink imaging on the substrate. The coating material, for application on a printable substrate for use with an ink jet printing system, includes a substrate property enhancing component, a surfactant, and deionized water. When the coating material is applied to the printable substrate, prints are produced which have improved print quality. The coating can result in enhanced permanence of black and specialty non-black color ink jet prints, when the substrate enhancing component is a polymer. The coating material of the present invention can also be applied to the porous substrate as a pre-print coating to reduce paper cockle and curl, when the substrate enhancing component is a polyhydroxy compound.

PRE-TREATMENT AND/OR PRE-COATING OF NONABSORBENT SUBSTRATES AND/OR NONABSORBENT SUPPORT MATERIALS

According to the invention, a pre-treatment and/or pre-coating of non- adsorbent substrates (1) or non-adsorbent support materials (2), in particular, plastics, metals, or glass for ink or ink-jet printing with water- based inks (4) with a pre-treatment solution (3) and/or coating (3), will involve application of at least one initiator by means of the pre-treatment solution (3) and/or coating (3), which physically or chemically induces an adequately rapid prevention of the flow of the ink (4) applied to the substrate (1) and/or support material (2) with relation to a defined colour distribution.

INKJET PRINTING METHOD

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an inkjet-printed substrate, wherein a liquid treatment composition comprising at least one acid and an ink are deposited onto a substrate simultaneously or consecutively by inkjet printing, wherein the substrate comprises a coating layer comprising a salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound.

INKJET RECORDING METHOD AND INK SET FOR INKJET RECORDING

Provided is an inkjet recording method which minimizes blur and achieves excellent fixing to a recoding medium. This inkjet recording method is characterized by adhering a receiving solution (A) to at least areas on a recording medium (R) which are to be printed with an inkjet ink (I) or the whole surface of the medium (R) which is to be printed, said receiving solution (A) being a solution obtained by dissolving (inclusive of dispersing) one or more metal salts (S) selected from among at least divalent, calcium salts, magnesium salts, nickel salts, aluminum salts, boron salts, and zinc salts and one or more resins (B) having hydrophilic groups in an aqueous solvent in such amounts that the concentrations of the metal salts (S) and the resins (B) fall within the range of 0.005 to 2.0mol/l and within the range of 0.5 to 20 mass% respectively, and then applying the inkjet ink (I) to areas where the metal salts are present in an adhered state to carry out printing. Said inkjet ink (I) is an ...

INK-JET PRINTING METHOD

PRINTED DECORATIVE SURFACE COVERINGS

INKJET INK COMPOSITIONS

Efficient gravure and film covering process of corrugated board

PROCEEDED OF TREATMENT Of a MATERIAL INTENDS FOR the FORMATION IMAGES PARIMPRESSION BY JET Of INK

PROCESS Of IMPRESSION PER JET Of INK FOR FUNCTIONAL INK ON ANY SUPPORT

장식 건축판의 제조방법

... 본 발명은 내수성, 내후성을 갖는 건축판에 잉크젯 인쇄로 디자인이 뛰어난 화상을 형성한 장식 건축판을 제조하는 방법을 제공하는 것을 목적으로 한다. 상기 목적을 달성하기 위해, 본 발명은 금속계 기재 및 요업계 기재로부터 선택되는 기재와, 상기 기재 위에 배치되고, 수지 조성물을 경화시켜 얻어지고, JIS B 0601: 2001에서 규정하는 산술평균거칠기(Ra)가 0.4 ~ 3㎛인 잉크수신층을 포함하는 건축판에 잉크젯 기록 헤드로부터 활성 광선 경화형 잉크를 분사하여 상기 잉크수신층 위에 인쇄하여, 상기 활성 광선 경화형 잉크가 상기 잉크수신층 위에 착탄(着彈)한 후 2.2초 이상 30초 이하의 사이에 활성 광선을 조사하는 것을 포함하는, 장식 건축판의 제조 방법을 제공한다.

COATING APPARATUS

PRINTED FILM, PRINTING METHOD, INK SET, AND PRINTING APPARATUS

In the relationship, IMAX is the maximum intensity of the secondary ions derived from the organic solvent, measured in the thickness direction from the uppermost surface of the printed film by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS); and IA is the average intensity of the secondary ions derived from the organic solvent measured in the thickness direction from the uppermost surface of the printed film by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF-SIMS) in a period between 0.05×TMAX and 0.50×TMAX after the start of the measurement, wherein TMAX represents the flight time of the secondary ions when the intensity of the secondary ions reaches Imax.

Coating for Aqueous Inkjet Transfer

A coating composition for an image transfer member in an aqueous ink imaging system is disclosed that comprises a hydrophilic composition and a surfactant. The hydrophilic composition can be a starch-based composition.

Printing process and printing auxiliary agent used therein

A printing process and a printing auxiliary agent used therein are disclosed. The printing process comprises mounting a plate, applying ink, conveying an object to be printed, and impressing. The printing auxiliary agent is applied to the object to be printed before an impressing point in an optional printing station. The printing auxiliary agent includes water and/or an organic substance which is in liquid state under normal temperature and normal pressure. The use of the printing auxiliary agent is also disclosed. The printing process and the printing auxiliary agent can be used in printing of all kinds of objects to be printed, thus improving printing quality.

PRINTED LAMINATE WITH DIGITAL PRINTING AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURE

A printed laminate includes a substrate and a priming layer positioned over the substrate, wherein digital printing is applied to the priming layer. A top coat layer is applied over the digital printing and the priming layer, the top coat layer being composed of a clear hot melt polyurethane first top coat layer and a clear UV cured acrylic second top coat layer.

TEXTILE PRETREATMENT FOR DIGITIAL PRINTING

The present teachings include a process, system and article for forming a printed image on a textile. The process includes coating the solution of an orthosilicate to form a silica network on the textile. The process includes applying an ink composition to the textile having the silica network on the textile, forming an image.

INKJET IMAGE FORMING METHOD

An inkjet image forming method includes: applying, onto a recording medium which is held by suction on a support base, an ink composition including a pigment and a polymerizable compound using an inkjet; applying, onto the recording medium, a treatment liquid that includes an aggregating agent that is capable of aggregating components in the ink composition and that has a viscosity of 2 mPa·s to 5 mPa·s at 20° C. and a surface tension of 25 mN/m to 45 mN/m at 25° C.; and irradiating the ink composition applied to the recording medium with an active energy ray, thereby performing polymerization.

Fixer composition

A fixer composition is disclosed herein. An example of the fixer composition includes from about 5 wt % to about 25 wt % of a co-solvent, from about 1 wt % to about 20 wt % of a calcium salt, from about 0.01 wt % to about 0.6 wt % of a sulfonated chelating agent, and a balance of water.

RECORDING METHOD AND RECORDING APPARATUS

A recording method uses an ink composition containing a colorant, resin particles, an organic solvent and water, and an aggregating liquid containing a coagulant for aggregating components of the ink composition. The method includes adhering the aggregating liquid to a recording region of a recording medium; adhering the ink composition to the recording region by ejecting the ink composition from a recording head; and drying the recording region to which the aggregating liquid and the ink composition are adhered such that an amount of the organic solvent in the recording region is 2.0 mg/inch2 or less to obtain a recorded material.

DIGITAL EMBOSSING

A method of forming a digital embossing (17) on a surface (2) by bonding hard press particles (67) to a carrier (68). A liquid binder pattern (P) is applied on the carrier by a digital drop application head. Hard press particles (67) are applied on the carrier (68) and the binder pattern such that some hard press particles are bonded to the carrier (68) by the liquid pattern and non-bonded press particles (67) are removed. The carrier (68) with the bonded hard press particles (67) is pressed to the surface (2) and an embossing is formed when the carrier (68) with the hard press particles (67) is removed.

Pre-treatment composition for inkjet printing

A coating composition for pre-treating a substrate prior to inkjet printing thereon, and an inkjet receiving medium comprising a substrate and having a topmost layer coated thereon, where the coating composition and topmost layer comprise one or more aqueous-soluble salts of multivalent metal cations, a cationic polyelectrolyte comprising amidine moieties, and one or more second polymer which is distinct from the cationic polyelectrolyte and which is selected from the group consisting of a polyamide-epichlorohydrin, a polyamine solution polymer, and a waterborne or water-dispersible polyurethane. The topmost layer is advantageously at a solid content of from 0.1 to 5 g/m2, and comprises from 30-90 wt % of the one or more aqueous soluble salts of multivalent metal cations, at least 0.01 g/m2 of the cationic polyelectrolyte comprising amidine moieties, and at least 0.005 g/m2 of the second polymer which is distinct from the cationic polyelectrolyte comprising amidine moieties.

COATER AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS

A coater includes a coating device and a rotator. The coating device is configured to apply a coating liquid on a sheet material. The rotator is configured to contact a coated surface of the sheet material to which the coating liquid is applied in the coating device. The rotator has a plurality of fine particles on a circumferential surface of the rotator.

Digital printed duct tape

An adhesive tape is provided comprising a duct tape having an adhesive surface and a non-adhesive surface, a white ink printed on the non-adhesive surface of the duct tape, and a colored ink printed on top of the printed white ink. The white ink and the colored ink are digitally printed and UV curable. A self-wound roll of adhesive duct tape having digitally printed ink on the non-adhesive surface of the duct tape is also provided.

Ink Set and Image Forming Apparatus and Method

The ink set includes: a first liquid which contains a coloring material, a polymer, and a dispersion medium composed of water and water-soluble solvent, the coloring material and the polymer being dispersed in the dispersion medium, the coloring material having properties such that when dispersed in an aqueous coloring material solution, a volume-average particle size of the coloring material is changed along with a pH change of the aqueous coloring material solution, the polymer having properties such that when dispersed in an aqueous polymer solution, a volume-average particle size of the polymer is changed along with a pH change of the aqueous polymer solution; and a second liquid which changes pH of the first liquid, wherein a condition of |alpha-beta1|>=|alpha-beta2| is satisfied, where alpha is pH of the first liquid before the first liquid is subjected to a pH change caused by the second liquid, beta1 is pH of the aqueous coloring material solution at which the volume-average particle ...

Ink set and image recording method

Provided are an ink set including: an ink composition which contains a colorant and water, and a treatment liquid which contains water-insoluble resin particles having a constitutional unit derived from a first monomer that contains at least one group selected from a sulfo group and a salt of the sulfo group and a constitutional unit derived from a second monomer that has at least one structure selected from an aromatic ring structure and an alicyclic structure, a compound that causes the colorant in the ink composition to aggregate, and water; and an image recording method.

INK FOR INKJET PRINTING

An ink for inkjet printing comprising a pigment, a water-dispersible resin, water, and a water-soluble organic solvent, wherein the water-dispersible resin is an anionic resin having a film elongation of 400-1,000%, a tensile strength of 20 to 50 N/mm2 and an absolute value for the zeta potential (mV) of 40 or greater, the amount of the anionic resin, reported as a weight ratio relative to the pigment, is within a range from (0.5 to 2.5)/1, and the surface tension of the ink is within a range from 30 to 50 mN/m.

PRINTING METHOD

A printing method in which a primer composition, which includes at least one pigment aggregating agent, is applied to a coated substrate prior to an ink-jet printing step. The ink-jet printing step is performed using inkjet droplets having x μm drop diameter, printed in a print resolution on the coated substrate that corresponds to a rectangular unit cell having cell dimensions of y μm by z μm, where a ratio of x/y is >0.60.

Pre-treatments for packaging print media

A pre-treatment coating composition includes evaporable liquid vehicle and a pre-treatment coating matrix, including from 30 wt % to 70 wt % multivalent organic salt, from 5 wt % to 30 wt % dispersed polyurethane binder having a weight average molecular weight from 30,000 Mw to 100,000 Mw, from 0.5 wt % to 8 wt % of a high molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol binder, and from 10 wt % to 30 wt % of a low molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol binder. The low molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol binder and the high molecular weight polyvinyl alcohol binder are present in the pre-treatment coating matrix at a 3:1 to 15:1 weight ratio, and weight percentages are based on dry weight of the pre-treatment coating matrix.

Method for printing on non-white absorbent materials

Method for printing on non-white absorbent materials, comprising the following steps: (A) pre-treatment with a colourless aqueous formulation, comprising (a) at least one water-soluble salt according to the formula MmXn, wherein the variables are defined as follows: M is a metal ion with the charge +n, n being selected from 1 to 3, X is an anion with the charge -m, -m being selected from -1 to -3, (b) a copolymer made from at least two comonomers, selected from ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, C1-C10-alkyl esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, vinyl aromatic compounds, amides of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, (meth)acrylonitrile, hydroxymethylamides of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, epoxy esters of ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acids, (c) optionally, at least one surfactant, (B) printing a pattern or an image with a pigmented ink.

Treatment liquid for ink jet recording

A treatment liquid for ink jet recording, containing a polyvalent metal ion and water. A dissolved carbon dioxide concentration in the treatment liquid is 4 mg/l or lower.

INK SET, TREATING LIQUID, RECORDING LIQUID, IMAGE RECORDING APPARATUS AND IMAGE RECORDING METHOD

SURFACE TREATMENT COMPOSITION

METHOD FOR IMAGE FORMATION, APPARATUS FOR IMAGE FORMATION, AND APPARATUS FOR INK JET RECORDING

An image forming method using a black ink containing a pigment, a black ink containing a dye, and a reactive color ink capable of unstabilizing the dispersion state of the pigment in the black ink, wherein the method includes one of the steps of, on at least part of a region to which the black ink is to be applied, applying the reactive color ink, the black ink, and the black ink in that order so as to overlap, thereby applying these inks to a recording medium; and applying the black ink, the black ink, and the reactive color ink in that order so as to overlap, thereby applying these inks to a recording medium.

FIXER INKS FOR USE WITH INK JET INKS

Method for ink jet recording or non-absorbing recording medium

An ink jet recording method using two liquids is provided which can realize good images on ink composition-non-absorbing recording media. An ink composition and a reaction solution are deposited onto a recording medium which does not substantially absorb the ink composition, thereby performing printing. The ink composition comprises a pigment and resin emulsion having a minimum film-forming temperature of 20 °C or below. The content of the polymer particulates in the ink composition is not less than 5% by weight. The weight ratio of the polymer particulates to the pigment is 1 to 20. The reaction solution contains a polyvalent metal salt. Utilization of both the ink composition and the reaction solution can realize good images on non-absorbing recording media.

Ink jet recording method

An ink jet recording method capable of providing an image having a good quality is disclosed. In the ink jet recording method, a reaction solution and an ink composition are used to conduct printing on a recording medium. The reaction solution comprises a polyvalent metal salt, and an ink composition comprises a pigment and a resin emulsion. ...

Liquid composition and ink set, and image-forming process and apparatus using the same

TREATMENT SOLUTION COMPOSITION FOR INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING, INK SET, AND RECORDING METHOD

A treatment solution composition for ink jet textile printing contains one or more selected from the group consisting of a glycol solvent with a molecular weight of 100 or less and a sugar with a molecular weight of 400 or less, water, and an alkaline agent.

AQUEOUS POLYMER PARTICLE DISPERSION

IMAGE FORMING METHOD, IMAGE FORMING DEVICE USED FOR THE SAME AND INK SET

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ink set consisting of a recording liquid and a treatment liquid controlling feathering and color bleeding on a plain paper and obtaining a high-quality image, an image recording method using the set, an image recording device and a printed matter. SOLUTION: The recording liquid with a color material and the treatment liquid containing the component reactive with the color material are brought into contact with each other and mixed on a material to be recorded, then the image is formed by adjusting the pH (γ) of the mixed liquid. In formation of the image, the above component has an isoelectric point at which the zeta potential(ζ) variation of the component against the pH variation of the mixed liquid becomes zero. The recording liquid and the treatment liquid are adjusted so that the pH (a), having the variation rate of near -2.5 mV×1 /mol against the pH of ζ in the acidity side starting from the pH (c) at the isoelecric point, satisfies the conditions ...

INK-JET RECORDING METHOD, PRETREATMENT LIQUID, INK SET, AND INK-JET RECORDING APPARATUS

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ink-jet recording method using a pretreatment liquid that can selectively improve one of printing quality and quick-drying ability of ink without a risk of corrosion of a component of an ink-jet recording apparatus. SOLUTION: The ink-jet recording method has, prior to ink-jet recording, a pretreatment process for applying the pretreatment liquid 32 to a recording medium 21, and a recording process for recording by ejecting a pigment ink 25 to the recording medium by an ink-jet method. The pretreatment liquid contains a pigment coagulant and water, and the pigment coagulant contains at least one of succinate ions and acetate ions. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT ...

INKJET RECORDING TREATMENT LIQUID, INKJET CARTRIDGE, INKJET RECORDING INK SET, AND INKJET RECORDING METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inkjet recording treatment liquid which can make an image with excellent image density and image chroma and also free from a feathering phenomenon in a color border, a cartridge for accommodating the treatment liquid, a set of the treatment liquid and an ink for inkjet recording, and an inkjet recording method using the treatment liquid. SOLUTION: The inkjet recording treatment liquid contains a water-soluble organic solvent, water, a polyalkylene glycol-based compound and at least a kind selected from the group consisting of chemical compounds represented by formula (II). In the formula (II), R5, R6 and R7 represent a lower perfluoroalkyl group, a lower perfluoroalkoxy group or a fluorine atom. M represents Li, Na or K. COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT ...

INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND RECORD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a recording method, preferably, an ink jet recording method, which, while removing bleeding, can significantly improve color development without deteriorating fixation and, in addition, can solve a problem of strike-through of a color ink in a recording medium and can realize high-speed printing. SOLUTION: In this ink jet recording method, after a polyvalent metal salt-containing reaction solution is deposited, a pigment ink is deposited to conduct recording. This ink jet recording method comprises the steps of: depositing, on a reaction solution deposited on the upper surface of a recording medium, a pigment ink having a lower surface tension than the reaction solution; and forming a filmy coagulate formed by gathering of coagulates at an interface where the reaction solution is in contact with the pigment ink. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO ...

КРАСКОСТРУЙНЫЕ КОМПОЗИЦИИ

Изобретение относится к краскам для струйной печати. Описывается краскоструйная композиция, содержащая две жидкости: первую жидкость, содержащую анионный краситель и анионный пигмент при весовом соотношении 0,1-0,5:3 соответственно; и вторую жидкость, содержащую кислотный жидкий фиксатор. При этом кислотный жидкий фиксатор находится при pH от около 2 до 6, обеспечиваемым карбоновой кислотой в жидком фиксаторе, и содержит катионный полимер, который имеет конфигурацию, позволяющую реагировать с анионным красителем и анионным пигментом. Причем карбоновая кислота имеет конфигурацию, обеспечивающую протонирование анионного красителя и анионного пигмента по существу одновременно с взаимодействием катионного полимера с анионным красителем и анионным пигментом. Описываются также способ печатания изображений с использованием краскоструйной композиции, струйный принтер и устройство для печатания изображений с использованием указанной краскоструйной композиции. Предложенная краскоструйная композиция ...

ПЕЧАТНЫЕ ДЕКОРАТИВНЫЕ ОБЛИЦОВОЧНЫЕ ПОКРЫТИЯ

СПОСОБ ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ, УСТРОЙСТВО ФОРМИРОВАНИЯ ИЗОБРАЖЕНИЙ И ПЕЧАТНЫЙ МАТЕРИАЛ

... 1. Способ формирования изображений, содержащий:нанесение жидкости для предварительной обработки на среду для записи, содержащую подложку и расположенный по меньшей мере на одной поверхности подложки слой покрытия, при этом жидкость для предварительной обработки наносят на поверхность среды для записи со слоем покрытия;сушку среды для записи, на которую была нанесена жидкость для предварительной обработки; иформирование изображения на среде для записи после сушки посредством выпуска чернил на водной основе струйным способом,при этом жидкость для предварительной обработки содержит водорастворимый катионный полимер, аммониевую соль органической кислоты и воду, ипри этом чернила на водной основе содержат воду и отрицательно заряженные окрашенные частицы, включающие в себя красящее вещество.2. Способ формирования изображений по п. 1,при этом содержание водорастворимого катионного полимера в жидкости для предварительной обработки составляет от 10 мас.% до 70 мас.%, ипри этом содержание аммониевой ...

Reaktionslösung für ein Tintenstrahlaufzeichnungsverfahren, die zwei Flüssigkeiten verwendet

Verfahren und Vorrichtung zum Erzeugen eines Druckbildes auf einem Trägermaterial

Verfahren zum Erzeugen eines Druckbildes auf einem Trägermaterial, bei demein flüssiges Vorbehandlungsmittel (102) mit Hilfe einer Konditioniereinheit (23, 29) auf das zu bedruckende Trägermaterial (20) aufgebracht wird,nach dem Aufbringen des Vorbehandlungsmittels (102) und vor dem Drucken eines Farbauszugs (108) ein Gas zum Trocknen des aufgebrachten Vorbehandlungsmittels (102) appliziert wird, und bei demmit Hilfe mindestens einer Druckeinheit (11a-11d) mindestens ein Farbauszug (108) zum Erzeugen des Druckbildes (20') auf das Trägermaterial (20) gedruckt wird, dadurch gekennzeichnet,dass das Gas mit Hilfe einer Düsenanordnung (154) als Gasstrom appliziert wird, wobei mit Hilfe der Düsenanordnung (154) der Auftreffwinkel (α), mit dem der Gasstrom auf das Trägermaterial (20) trifft, einstellbar ist.

Tintenstrahldruckverfahren mit cationischen schwarzen Pigmenten und einem Unterdruck mit anionischen Farbstoffen

Method of printing

Method of printing

Ink system with reduced bleed

Printing system and method

LIQUID COMPOSITION AND INK ASSORTMENT, PICTURE RECORDING PROCEDURE AND DEVICE AND DEVICE FOR IT

INK RADIATION RECORDING METHOD, INK ASSORTMENT AND INK RADIATION RECORDING DEVICE FOR USE IN THESE PROCEDURES

INK RADIATION PRINTING PROCESS

IMAGING PROCEDURE

INK COMPOSITION FOR INK RADIATION RECORDING

IMAGING PROCEDURE AND PRINTED ON ARTICLE

INK SET AND PROCEDURE FOR THE INK RADIATION RECORDING AS WELL AS RECORDING

LIQUID COMPOSITION, INK FOR TINTENSTRAHL, INK SET FOR INK RADIATION RECORDING, INK RADIATION RECORDING METHOD, RECORDING UNIT, INK CARTRIDGE, AND INK RADIATION RECORDING DEVICE

Liquid composition and ink set, and image-forming process and apparatus using the same

Process for ink jet printing

Coating for treating substrates for ink jet printing

Printing system and method

There is disclosed a method of printing onto the surface of a substrate, which method comprises i) coating a donor surface (12) with a monolayer of particles, ii) treating the substrate surface (80) to render at least selected regions tacky, and iii) contacting the substrate surface with the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface only to the tacky regions of the substrate surface. After printing on a substrate (20), the donor surface (12) returns to the coating station (14) where the continuity of the monolayer is restored by recovering with fresh particles the regions of the donor surface exposed by the transfer of particles to the substrate.

Ink set, cartridge, inkjet recording method, and inkjet recording device

To provide an ink set, which contains: a treatment liquid containing at least an organic acid, a surfactant and water; and an ink containing at least a colorant, a water-soluble organic solvent, a carboxyl group-containing resin, a surfactant, and water, wherein the treatment liquid, or the ink, or both the treatment liquid and the ink further contain an epoxy resin.

ENERGY ACTIVATED PRINTING PROCESS

... ²²²Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both ²reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a ²substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the ²reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial ²permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are ²printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat ²activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied ²to the substrate.² ...

INK COMPOSITION

The present invention relates to an ink composition suitable for being ejected from an inkjet marking device at an operating temperature. The ink composition comprises a water-dispersible resin and has a dynamic surface tension of below 35 mN/m and a static surface tension of above 21 mN/m both determined at the operating temperature. The ink composition may comprise a mixture of water-soluble organic solvents having a difference in the relative dielectric constant of more than 5, preferably between 10 and 50. The ink composition may comprise a polymeric cosolvent, in particular a polyethylene glycol or polyethylene glycol (di)methyl ether. The ink composition may comprise a mixture of surfactants comprising at least one surfactant of a first type selected from the group consisting of acetylene glycols and ethoxylated acetylene glycols and at least one surfactant of a second type selected from the group consisting of silicone surfactants and fluorochemical surfactants.

INKJET PRINTING METHOD

Pre-treatment composition

Pre-treatment composition and printing method for printing durable images using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. A disclosed example of the pre-treatment composition includes a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and thickener. Moreover, a printing method is also disclosed with an ink composition comprising of an aqueous liquid vehicle and a colorant after pre-treatment with said pre-treatment composition.

Image forming method, image forming device, and inkjet recording device

The invention provides an image generating method capable of restraining color bleeding and color differences and generating high grade image even in the condition such as back-and-forth recording. The image generating method uses black ink 1 containing pigments, black ink 2 containing pigments and reactive color ink for making the pigment dispersing state of black ink 1 instable. The method is characterized in that it comprises the following steps: on at least a part of the black ink 1 applied area, applying the reactive color ink, the black ink 1 and the black ink 2 onto the recording media in turn; and applying the black ink 2, the black ink 1 and the reactive color ink onto the recording media in turn.

Surface treatment liquid for porous sound-absorbing material, aqueous inkjet ink for porous sound-absorbing material, and use thereof

Water-based ink-jet ink for humidity-control base material, and method for producing decorative humidity-control base material

잉크젯 인쇄 방법

... 본 발명은 잉크젯 인쇄된 기재의 제조 방법에 관한 것이며, 여기서 적어도 하나의 산 및 잉크를 포함하는 액체 처리 조성물을 기재 상에 동시에 또는 연속하여 잉크젯 인쇄에 의하여 침적시키며, 여기서 기재는 염형성성 알칼리 또는 알칼리 토류 화합물을 포함하는 코팅층을 포함한다.

ENERGY ACTIVATED PRINTING PROCESS

Reactive inks and methods of generating an image on a substrate using both reactive and heat activated inks are presented. An image is printed on a substrate, without reacting the reagents in the ink. Subsequently, the reagents are reacted to fix the image to a substrate, with substantial permanency and fastness. Sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are printed are also printed on the substrate. The sublimation or similar heat activated dyes are activated, and have an affinity for polymer that is applied to the substrate. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

METHOD OF INK JET RECORDING AND RECORDED MATTER

A method of ink jet recording which realizes striking enhancement of color formation performance without detriment to fixing property while attaining improvement with respect to bleeding, and which resolves the problem of strike-through of color ink on recording medium, enabling high-speed printing. In particular, a method of recording through application of a reaction liquid containing a polyvalent metal salt followed by application of a pigment ink having a surface tension lower than that of the reaction liquid, comprising the step of bringing the reaction liquid into contact with the pigment ink on an upper surface of recording medium and the step of forming a film- shaped aggregate material constituted of an assembly of aggregates at interfaces where the reaction liquid has been brought into contact with the pigment ink. © KIPO & WIPO 2007 ...

IMAGE FORMING METHOD

Structure of magnet allowing surface painting and manufacturing method thereof

The present invention relates to a structure of a magnet allowing surface painting and a manufacturing method thereof. There is mainly an ink-painting surface layer with characteristic of easy absorption of paint formed on the surface of a magnet. Since the ink-painting surface layer is a mixture of polymer resin, material with good ink absorbing ability, and adhesion enhancing agent, high adhesion effect is accomplished between the ink-painting surface layer and the magnet surface to minimize the possibility of any fall-off of the surface layer during application. By the characteristic of easy absorption of paint of the ink-painting surface layer on the magnet surface, coloring and pattern printing on the magnet surface can be easily accomplished.

IMAGE FORMING METHOD, PATTERN FORMING METHOD AND LIQUID-APPLYING APPARATUS WHICH MAKE USE OF LIQUID COMPOSITIONS

In an image forming method which imparts two or more kinds of liquid compositions onto a recording medium to form an image on the recording medium, the image forming method has the steps of: preparing a plurality of liquid compositions which include at least a first liquid composition containing a functional substance, an anionic amphiphilic polymer and a liquid medium and a second liquid composition containing a functional substance, a polyvalent cation, an anionic amphiphilic polymer and a liquid medium; at least one of the polymer in the first liquid composition and the polymer in the second liquid composition being a block polymer or a graft polymer; and imparting the first liquid composition and the second liquid composition onto the recording medium to bring the first liquid composition and the second liquid composition into contact with each other to cause at least one of these liquid compositions to thicken.

Pre-treatment fixing fluid

A pre-treatment fixing fluid for an offset coated medium is disclosed. The pre-treatment fixing fluid includes calcium-containing cationic crashing agents consisting of calcium propionate and calcium nitrate, wherein the calcium propionate is present in an amount ranging from about 0 wt % to about 10 wt %, and wherein the calcium nitrate is present in an amount ranging from about 15 wt % to 0 wt %, both based on the total wt % of the pre-treatment fixing fluid. The pre-treatment fixing further includes a co-solvent, a surfactant, and a balance of water. The surfactant is selected from the group consisting of a first surfactant having a first hydrophilic lipophilic balance (HLB) value within a hydrophobic range and a combination of the first surfactant and a second surfactant having a second HLB value within a water dispersible range.

Ink set and image forming method

An ink set is disclosed which includes a yellow ink composition containing a resin-coated yellow pigment in which a yellow pigment is coated with a crosslinked water-soluble resin, a water-soluble polymerizable compound and water; a magenta ink composition containing a resin-coated magenta pigment in which a magenta pigment is coated with a crosslinked water-soluble resin, a water-soluble polymerizable compound and water; a cyan ink composition containing a resin-coated cyan pigment in which a cyan pigment is coated with a crosslinked water-soluble resin, a water-soluble polymerizable compound and water; and a treatment liquid containing an aggregating agent for aggregating components in the ink compositions.

IMAGE FORMING METHOD

Disclosed is a method for forming an image with an ink-jet recoding method which forms the image on a coated printing paper by employing an ink containing water in an amount of 20 to 90 weight based on the total weight of the ink, a pigment and a resin, the method containing the sequential steps of: applying an aqueous processing solution on the coated printing paper; drying the aqueous processing solution applied on the coated printing paper; and ejecting droplets of the ink on the coated printing paper, wherein the aqueous processing solution is capable of aggregating the ink or increasing a viscosity of the ink, and the coated printing paper is heated from 40 to 60° C. during the step of ejecting the droplets of the ink.

Coating apparatus with donor surface, application device, and surplus extraction system

An apparatus is disclosed for coating a surface that is movable relative to the apparatus with a layer of metallic particles or particles having a metal-like appearance and reflectivity, the particles adhering more strongly to the surface than to one another. The apparatus comprises at least one spray head for directly or indirectly applying to the surface a fluid stream within which the particles are suspended, a housing surrounding the spray head(s) and defining an interior plenum for confining the fluid stream, the housing having a rim adjacent the surface that is configured to prevent egress of particles from a sealing gap defined between the rim of the housing and the surface to be coated, and a suction source connected to the housing to extract from the plenum the sprayed fluid and particles suspended in the sprayed fluid. In operation, the suction source extracts substantially all particles that are not in direct contact with the surface, so as to leave only a substantially single ...

Treatment solution for ink-jet recording, water-based ink set for ink-jet recording, ink-jet recording method and ink-jet recording apparatus

A treatment solution for ink jet recording includes water; and a compound represented by the following general formula (1) or a salt thereof, wherein in the general formula (1), m is an integer from 2 to 6, n is an integer from 20 to 40.

Pre-treatment compositions for inkjet printing

The present disclosure provides for a pre-treatment composition for inkjet printing, comprising: a liquid vehicle, a fixing agent, a non-ionic defoaming surfactant, a surface tension reducing surfactant, and a latex resin having an acid number of less than 20.

Image forming method

The image forming method of the present invention includes imparting ink to form an image on a recording medium, drying the image, and curing the image after the drying process, wherein the recording medium has one or a plurality of pigment layers on at least one surface of a support with cellulose pulp as a main component, and a transference amount of pure water into the recording medium is specific value, and the ink composition includes a pigment, water, and a water soluble polymerizable compound where the content ratio is equal to or more than 15 mass % and less than 40 mass %, and the content of a water soluble organic solvent is less than 3 mass %.

Liquid composition, recording method, and recorded matter

A liquid composition for agglutinating particles having a negative charge which are dispersed in a dispersion liquid, the liquid composition including: an organic acid ammonium salt represented by Formula (1), and water, Formula (1) where R 1 represents a hydroxyl group, a methyl group or a hydrogen atom; and R 2 represents a hydroxyl group or a methyl group.

Image forming method and image formed matter

An image forming method including: applying a pre-treatment liquid to a recording medium; and applying a stimulus to an inkjet ink to jet the inkjet ink onto the recording medium, onto which the pre-treatment liquid has been applied, so as to form an image on the recording medium, wherein the pre-treatment liquid contains a water-soluble aliphatic organic acid, a water-soluble organic monoamine compound, a water-soluble organic solvent, and water, and the inkjet ink contains an aqueous pigment dispersion in which a pigment is dispersed with an anionic dispersant or nonionic dispersant, a water-soluble organic solvent, an anionic ionomer-based aqueous urethane resin, a surfactant, a penetrating agent, and water, and wherein the pre-treatment liquid contains 1 molar equivalent or higher of the water-soluble organic monoamine compound relative to an acid group contained in the water-soluble aliphatic organic acid.

Pre-treatment composition for inkjet printing

A coating composition for pre-treating a substrate prior to inkjet printing thereon, and an inkjet receiving medium comprising a substrate and having a topmost layer coated thereon, where the coating composition and topmost layer comprise one or more aqueous-soluble salts of multivalent metal cations, a cationic polyelectrolyte comprising amidine moieties, and one or more second polymer which is distinct from the cationic polyelectrolyte and which is selected from the group consisting of a polyamide-epichlorohydrin, a polyamine solution polymer, and a waterborne or water-dispersible polyurethane. The topmost layer is advantageously at a solid content of from 0.1 to 5 g/m 2 , and comprises from 30-90 wt % of the one or more aqueous soluble salts of multivalent metal cations, at least 0.01 g/m 2 of the cationic polyelectrolyte comprising amidine moieties, and at least 0.005 g/m 2 of the second polymer which is distinct from the cationic polyelectrolyte comprising amidine moieties.

Method for forming a decorative design on an element of a wood-based material

A method for forming a decorative design ( 2 ) on an element ( 1 ) of a wood-based material, including providing an element ( 1 ) of a wood-based material having a surface ( 3 ), said surface ( 3 ) being solid and being formed of said wood-based material, and printing a decorative design ( 2 ) with an aqueous ink on at least a portion of said surface ( 3 ) by means of a digital printing device. Also, a building element including such an element.

Inkjet treatment liquid and image forming method using treatment liquid

To provide an inkjet treatment liquid, containing: a water-soluble coagulant; a water-soluble organic solvent; water; and an amide compound represented by the following general formula: where R is a C1-C6 alkyl group.

DIGITAL PRINTING WITH TRANSPARENT BLANK INK

A method, a panel and equipment to form a digital print by applying dry ink, preferably including particles of pigment coated wood fibres, on a surface, bonding a part of the particles with a liquid blank ink drops and removing the non-bonded particles from the surface. A panel having a surface with a wood grain décor, the panel including a first surface portion that is formed by a continuous basic layer including wood fibres having a first color, and a second surface portion that is formed by wood fibres having a second color, wherein the wood fibres having the second color are applied on and bonded to the continuous basic layer, and wherein the second surface portion covers a part of the first surface portion. 114-. (canceled)15. A panel having a surface with a wood grain décor , the panel comprising a first surface portion that is formed by a basic layer comprising wood fibers having a first color , and a second surface portion that is formed by wood fibers having a second color ,wherein the wood fibers having the second color are applied on and bonded to the basic layer, andwherein the second surface portion covers a part of the first surface portion.16. The panel according to claim 15 , wherein the basic layer comprises a powder.17. The panel according to claim 16 , wherein the powder comprises a thermosetting resin.18. The panel according to claim 15 , wherein the basic layer is a paper.19. The panel according to claim 15 , wherein the basic layer is a colored wood based core.20. The panel according to claim 15 , wherein the wood fibers in the first surface portion and the wood fibers in the second surface portion have different average sizes.21. The panel according to claim 15 , wherein the second surface portion comprises smaller wood fibers than the first surface portion.22. The panel according to claim 15 , wherein the second surface portion comprises a pattern with a transverse length that exceeds a width along a longitudinal direction of the panel.23. ...

DRYING DEVICE, COMPUTER READABLE MEDIUM STORING DRYING PROGRAM, DRYING METHOD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A drying device includes: a plurality of laser elements that emit laser beams with controllable intensity and respectively emit the laser beams such that the emitted laser beams partially overlap one another; and a controller that controls the intensity of the laser beams emitted from the plurality of laser elements so as to obtain intensity corresponding to drying intensity set as intensity for drying liquid droplets in a case where at least a part of an image region formed by the liquid droplets ejected in accordance with image information is included in an irradiation region of the laser beams emitted from the plurality of laser elements. 1. A drying device comprising;a plurality of laser elements that emit laser beams with controllable intensity and respectively emit the laser beams such that the emitted laser beams partially overlap one another; anda controller that controls the intensity of the laser beams emitted from the plurality of laser elements so as to obtain intensity corresponding to drying intensity set as intensity for drying liquid droplets in a case where at least a part of an image region formed by the liquid droplets ejected in accordance with image information is included in an irradiation region of the laser beams emitted from the plurality of laser elements.3. The drying device according to claim 1 ,wherein the controller performs control so as to dry the liquid droplets while moving the image region relative to the plurality of laser elements.5. The drying device according to claim 1 ,wherein in a case where a plurality of drying intensities are set as the intensity for drying the liquid droplets included in the image region, the controller controls the intensity of the respective laser beams for irradiating the respective liquid droplets, for which the plurality of drying intensities are set, in the image region so as to obtain intensity corresponding to common drying intensity derived based on the plurality of drying intensities.6. The ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A PATTERN, MANUFACTURING APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING A PATTERN, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING STRUCTURAL BODY AND MANUFACTURING APPARATUS THEREFOR

A method of manufacturing a pattern includes providing a pattern of a first liquid on a medium, applying a powder material to the provided pattern, and providing a second liquid to the powder material applied to the first liquid. 1. An apparatus for manufacturing a pattern comprising:a providing unit configured to provide a pattern of a first liquid on a medium;a first applying unit configured to apply a powder material to the pattern of the first liquid provided by the providing unit; anda second applying unit configured to apply a color ink on the powder material applied to the first liquid to form a colored pattern of the powder material,wherein the first liquid is a reaction liquid which reacts with the color ink to provide a fixing effect to a color compound of the color ink.2. An apparatus for manufacturing a structural body comprising:a providing unit configured to provide a pattern of a first liquid on a transfer member;a first applying unit configured to apply a powder material to the pattern of the first liquid provided by the providing unit;a second applying unit configured to apply a color ink to the powder material applied to the first liquid to form the colored pattern of a powder material, wherein the first liquid is a reaction liquid which reacts with the color ink to provide a fixing effect to a color compound of the color ink; anda transfer unit configured to transfer a layer obtained from the formed colored pattern to an in-process structural body.3. The apparatus for manufacturing a structural body according to claim 2 , further comprising a removing unit configured to remove the powder materials outside of the pattern of the first liquid by the first applying unit.4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. The apparatus for manufacturing a structural body according to claim 2 , wherein the second applying unit is an inkjet device configured to eject the color ink to the powder material.7. The apparatus for manufacturing a pattern according to claim 1 , ...

Surface treatment composition

A surface treatment composition includes a solution having a pH within a range of above 4 to 8 that includes metal cations produced in situ from a metal-containing substance having a K sp no greater than 1×10 −6 in a reaction with an acid having a pKa in a range of −3.0 to +3.5. The composition further includes an agent mixed with the solution that is either a surface sizing agent or a coating agent used on a paper substrate. A print media includes the composition applied to a paper substrate. Preparation of the composition includes reacting the metal-containing substance with the acid, adjusting the pH to above 4 to 8, and mixing the metal cation-containing solution with either the surface sizing or coating agents.

PRINT MEDIA

The present disclosure is drawn to print media, laminated decor products, and methods of making the same. In one example, a print medium can include an open paper substrate and a multivalent metal salt treatment applied to the open paper substrate at a multivalent metal salt loading into the open paper substrate at from 0.5 gsm to 5 gsm. The open paper substrate can include wood fiber including softwood fiber, hardwood fiber, or a blend of softwood fiber and hardwood fiber; binder including starch, protein, or hydrophilic polymer; and from 20 wt % to 50 wt % of TiO. 1. A print medium , comprising: wood fiber including softwood fiber, hardwood fiber, or a blend of softwood fiber and hardwood fiber,', 'binder including starch, protein, or hydrophilic polymer, and', {'sub': '2', 'from 20 wt % to 50 wt % of TiO; and'}], 'an open paper substrate, comprisinga multivalent metal salt treatment applied to the open paper substrate at a multivalent metal salt loading into the open paper substrate at from 0.5 gsm to 5 gsm.2. The print medium of claim 1 , wherein the multivalent metal salt increases the absorption capability of the open paper substrate.3. The print medium of claim 1 , wherein the multivalent metal salt treatment comprises 80 wt % to 99.9 wt % multivalent metal salt claim 1 , and from 0.1 wt % to 20 wt % starch claim 1 , protein claim 1 , or hydrophilic polymer binder.4. The print medium of claim 1 , wherein the print medium has a Cobb resin absorption value of at least 50 g/mwith 60 seconds.5. The print medium of claim 3 , wherein the Cobb resin absorption value for the print medium is at least 40 wt % increased compared to the Cobb resin absorption value for the open paper substrate.6. The print medium of claim 1 , wherein the print medium is a decor paper having a printing width of at least 1 meter.7. A laminated decor product claim 1 , comprising: [{'sub': '2', 'an open paper substrate including wood fiber, binder, and 20 wt % to 50 wt % of TiO, and'}, 'a ...

PRINTING APPARATUS AND CONTROL METHOD

A printing apparatus includes at least one transfer section, a print unit forming an ink image on the transfer section, a transfer unit performing a transfer operation of transferring, to a print medium, and a liquid absorbing unit absorbing a liquid component from the ink image. The liquid absorbing unit includes a liquid absorbing sheet moved cyclically, and a displacing unit displacing the sheet between a contact state and a retracted state. The printing apparatus further includes an acceleration control unit controlling, if the sheet is displaced from the retracted state to the contact state, an acceleration operation of the transfer section and the sheet, and a determination unit determining an acceleration operation start portion which is located at a liquid absorbing position where the sheet contacts the transfer section when the acceleration control unit starts the acceleration operation. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:at least one transfer section configured to be moved cyclically;a print unit configured to form an ink image on the transfer section by discharging ink to the transfer section;a transfer unit configured to perform a transfer operation of transferring, to a print medium, the ink image formed on the transfer section; anda liquid absorbing unit configured to absorb a liquid component from the ink image on the transfer section before the transfer operation,the liquid absorbing unit includinga liquid absorbing sheet configured to be moved cyclically, anda displacing unit configured to displace the liquid absorbing sheet between a contact state in which the liquid absorbing sheet can contact the transfer section and a retracted state in which the liquid absorbing sheet is separated from the transfer section, andthe printing apparatus further comprising:an acceleration control unit configured to control, if the liquid absorbing sheet is displaced from the retracted state to the contact state, an acceleration operation of the transfer section and ...

PRINTING APPARATUS, PRINTING SYSTEM, CONTROL METHOD, AND NON-TRANSITORY COMPUTER-READABLE STORAGE MEDIUM

There is provided a system that includes a transfer member configured to cyclically pass through a formation area of an ink image and a transfer area where the ink image is transferred to a cut sheet, including a plurality of areas that allow printing on a plurality of cut sheets in one round. The system controls the number of copies in one round of the transfer member so as to use some areas of the transfer member for the formation of the ink image, and decides, in accordance with a use count of each of the plurality of areas for printing, an area where the ink image of print data is transferred to the cut sheet so as to use, for printing, the area with the count smaller than the counts of the remaining areas more often. 1. A printing apparatus comprising:a conveyance unit configured to convey a cut sheet;a transfer member configured to cyclically pass through a formation area of an ink image and a transfer area where the ink image is transferred to the cut sheet, having a peripheral length defined based on a length of the cut sheet to which the ink image can be transferred, and including a plurality of areas that allow printing on the plurality of cut sheets in one round;an acquisition unit configured to acquire print data for forming the ink image on the transfer member, that is obtained when an image processing unit processes data representing an image of a print target;a print unit configured to discharge ink to the transfer member based on the print data and form the ink image on the transfer member in the formation area;a transfer unit configured to transfer the ink image from the transfer member to the cut sheet conveyed by the conveyance unit in the transfer area; anda control unit configured to control the number of copies in one round of the transfer member so as to use some of the plurality of areas for the formation of the ink image and so as not to use the remaining areas for the formation of the ink image, and control the formation and transfer of the ...

METHOD OF INKJET PRINTING ONTO ALIGNERS

Provided herein are methods of obtaining good photocured-ink adhesion to low surface energy materials. The methods have greatly improved adhesion of photocured ink on low surface energy materials, including those that are subjected to high humidity or wet environments. The methods take into account the glass transition temperature (T) of the materials and the onset for the glass transition temperature, including ink applied to an exposed surface of the material at an elevated temperature that is close to the Tof the material. The ink is allowed to sit briefly or soak, such as for more than 1 second, before the ink is cured. The ink may be photocured. Furthermore, the methods do not require solvents or surface treatment, including plasma or corona treatments, to obtain good ink adhesion. 1. A method of printing ink to a low surface energy material , the method comprising:heating a low surface energy material to an elevated temperature that is greater than or equal to an onset temperature associated with a glass transition temperature of said low surface energy material;applying a printable ink to an exposed surface of said heated low surface energy material;soaking said applied printable ink and said low surface energy material for a soak time to facilitate penetration of said applied printable ink into the heated low surface energy material; andcuring said printable ink applied to said exposed surface after said soak time to durably adhere said cured printable ink to said low surface energy material when said cured printable ink applied to said exposed surface is immersed in a liquid at a liquid temperature substantially near human body temperature for at least approximately twenty-four (24) hours.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein said elevated temperature is less than or equal to (Tg+70° C.).3. (canceled)4. The method of claim 1 , wherein heating said low surface energy material comprises applying radiative heat or convective heat to said low surface energy ...

INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

Provided is an ink jet recording method capable of suppressing movement of a coloring material and adhesion thereof to a porous layer even after repeated contact of the porous layer with a first image. 1. An ink jet recording method for recording an image on a recording medium by making use of an aqueous reaction liquid and a water-based ink comprising a first ink , comprising:a reaction liquid applying step for applying a reaction liquid comprising a reactant and resin particles to a first recording medium;an image formation step for applying a first ink comprising a coloring material to the first recording medium to form a first image; anda liquid absorption step for bringing a porous layer possessed by a liquid absorption member into contact with a portion including the first image on the first recording medium and thereby absorbing a liquid component from the first image,wherein a volume-based cumulative pore size (μm) at 10% of the porous layer is greater than a volume-based cumulative particle size (μm) at 90% of the resin particles.2. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein a ratio of the volume-based cumulative pore size (μm) at 10% of the porous layer to the volume-based cumulative particle size at 90% (μm) of the resin particles is 2.2 times or more.3. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the volume-based cumulative particle size (μm) at 10% of the porous layer is 0.10 μm or more to 1.00 μm or less.4. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the volume-based cumulative particle size (μm) at 90% of the resin particles is 0.03 μm or more to 0.30 μm or less.5. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the porous layer comprises a fluorine-based resin.6. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the reaction liquid is applied to the first recording medium with a roller.7. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the first recording medium is a ...

INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

Provided is an ink jet recording method for recording an image on a recording medium by making use of an aqueous reaction liquid containing a reactant and first and second inks which are aqueous inks containing a coloring material. This method has a step of applying the reaction liquid to a first recording medium, a step of applying the first and second inks, in order of mention, to the first recording medium to form a first image and a step of bringing a porous layer of a liquid absorption member into contact with the first image and thereby absorbing a liquid component therefrom. The second image has brightness higher than that of the first ink. 1. An ink jet recording method for recording an image on a recording medium by making use of an aqueous reaction liquid comprising a reactant and a first ink and a second ink , each being a water-based ink comprising a coloring material , comprising:a reaction liquid applying step for applying the reaction liquid to a first recording medium,an image formation step for forming a first image by applying the first ink and the second ink in order of mention to the first recording medium so as to overlap at least partially with a region to which the reaction liquid has been applied, anda liquid absorption step for bringing a porous layer possessed by a liquid absorption member into contact with the first image to absorb a liquid component therefrom,wherein the second ink has brightness higher than brightness of the first ink.2. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the first ink is a black ink.3. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the first ink and the second ink have the same hue.4. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the second ink comprises resin particles.5. The ink jet recording method according to claim 4 , wherein the resin particles have an anionic group.6. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the second ink comprises a water- ...

FLUID SETS FOR INKJET IMAGING

The present disclosure is drawn to a fluid set for inkjet imaging which includes a white inkjet ink and a fixer fluid. The white ink can include an aqueous ink vehicle, from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of a white metal oxide pigment having an average particulate size from 100 nm to 2,000 nm, and from 0.1 wt % to 4 wt % of anionic oxide particulates having an average particulate size from 1 nm to 100 nm. The white ink can also include a non-ionic or predominantly non-ionic dispersant having an acid number not higher than 100 mg KOH/g based on dry polymer weight. The fixer fluid can include an aqueous fixer vehicle and from 0.1 wt % to 25 wt % cationic polymer. 1. A fluid set for inkjet imaging , comprising: an aqueous ink vehicle,', 'from 5 wt % to 50 wt % of a white metal oxide pigment having an average particulate size from 100 nm to 2,000 nm,', 'from 0.1 wt % to 4 wt % of anionic oxide particulates having an average particulate size from 1 nm to 100 nm, and', 'a non-ionic or predominantly non-ionic dispersant having an acid number not higher than 100 mg KOH/g based on dry polymer weight; and, 'a white inkjet ink, comprising aqueous fixer vehicle, and', 'from 0.1 wt % to 25 wt % cationic polymer., 'a fixer fluid, comprising2. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the white metal oxide pigment and anionic oxide particulates are present in the white ink at a weight ratio from 5:1 to 200:1 claim 1 , wherein the white metal oxide pigment has an average particulate size from 150 nm to 500 nm claim 1 , and wherein the anionic oxide particulates have an average particle size from 1 nm to 50 nm.3. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the white metal oxide pigment includes titanium dioxide particulates claim 1 , zinc oxide particulates claim 1 , zirconium oxide particulates claim 1 , or combinations thereof.4. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the anionic oxide particulates include anionically-stabilized colloidal silica dispersion claim 1 , anionically-stabilized fumed silica dispersion ...

Ink set and image recording method

Provided are an ink set including: an ink composition which contains a colorant and water, and a treatment liquid which contains water-insoluble resin particles having a constitutional unit derived from a first monomer that contains at least one group selected from a sulfo group and a salt of the sulfo group and a constitutional unit derived from a second monomer that has at least one structure selected from an aromatic ring structure and an alicyclic structure, a compound that causes the colorant in the ink composition to aggregate, and water; and an image recording method.

FABRIC PRINT MEDIUM

A fabric print medium comprising a fabric base substrate; a primary coating composition with a polymeric binder and filler particles applied to, at least, one side of the fabric base substrate; an image-receiving coating composition with a first and a second crosslinked polymeric network applied over the primary coating composition; and a barrier layer comprising a water-repellent agent and a physical gelling compound. Also disclosed are the method for making such fabric print medium and the method for producing printed images using said material. 1) A fabric print medium comprising:a. a fabric base substrate with a first and a second side;b. a barrier layer, comprising a water-repellent agent and a physical gelling compound, applied to one side of the fabric base substrate;c. a primary coating composition, including a polymeric binder and filler particles, applied on the fabric base substrate, on the opposite side of the barrier layer;d. and an image-receiving coating composition, including a first and a second crosslinked polymeric network, applied over the primary coating composition.2) The fabric print medium of wherein claim 1 , in the barrier layer claim 1 , the water-repellent agent is a hydrophobic compound with long paraffin chains having the formula CnHn+2 where n is equal or superior to 6.3) The fabric print medium of wherein claim 1 , in the barrier layer claim 1 , the water-repellent agent is selected from the group consisting of polyvinylidene chloride emulsion claim 1 , polyolefin emulsion claim 1 , poly(ethyl-terephthalate) emulsion claim 1 , aqueous wax dispersion claim 1 , perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and emulsion of a hydrogen siloxane.4) The fabric print medium of wherein claim 1 , in the barrier layer claim 1 , the physical gelling compound is a polymer having a molecular weight ranging from about 300 claim 1 ,000 to about 1 claim 1 ,000 claim 1 ,000.5) The fabric print medium of wherein claim 1 , in the ...

COATING APPARATUS AND IMAGE FORMING SYSTEM

A coating apparatus includes a coating member, a pressing member, an abutment member, and a restriction member. The coating member coats a sheet with a coating agent. The pressing member is movable and abuts on the coating member to form a nip. The abutment member abuts on the coating member at a position different from a position of the nip. The restriction member restricts movement of the coating member in a separation direction in which the coating member separates from the abutment member. 1. A coating apparatus comprising:a coating member configured to coat a sheet with a coating agent;a pressing member that is movable and is configured to abut on the coating member to form a nip;an abutment member configured to abut on the coating member at a position different from a position of the nip; anda restriction member configured to restrict movement of the coating member in a separation direction in which the coating member separates from the abutment member.2. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the restriction member is configured to move between a restriction position at which the restriction member restricts movement of the coating member in the separation direction and a restriction cancellation position at which the restriction member does not restrict movement of the coating member in the separation direction.3. The coating apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising:an urging body configured to urge the restriction member toward the restriction position; anda movement mechanism configured to move the restriction member toward the restriction cancellation position against urging of the urging body.4. The coating apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the movement mechanism is controlled so that the restriction member moves to the restriction position or the restriction cancellation position, according to a thickness of a sheet entering the nip.5. The coating apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the restriction member includes a ...

METALLIC LUSTER IMAGE RECORDING METHOD

A method of recording an image including an uneven surface having metallic luster on a recording medium, the method including the steps of forming on a recording medium a surface uneven layer of a cured product produced by irradiating an active energy ray curable material with an active energy ray; forming an ink absorbing layer on the surface uneven layer; and applying to the ink absorbing layer an ink containing flaky particles for imparting metallic luster by an ink jet method. The method enables recording of an image including an uneven surface having metallic luster with excellent brilliance even on a surface uneven layer with low absorbability of a solvent ink containing flaky particles. 1. A method of recording an image including an uneven surface having metallic luster on a recording medium , the method comprising the steps of:forming on a recording medium a surface uneven layer of a cured product produced by irradiating an active energy ray curable material with an active energy ray;forming an ink absorbing layer on the surface uneven layer; andapplying to the ink absorbing layer an ink containing flaky particles for imparting metallic luster by an ink jet method.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ink absorbing layer contains at least one of an acrylic resin and a urethane resin.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein the ink absorbing layer is formed by applying a liquid material containing at least one kind of resin particles selected from the group consisting of acrylic resin particles and urethane resin particles to the surface uneven layer.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the liquid material containing the resin particles is applied by an ink jet method.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ink absorbing layer has a thickness of 10 μm or more.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the ink absorbing layer has an absorption rate of the ink for metallic luster of less than 5 min/1 μL.7. The method according ...

INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

There is provided an ink jet recording method which records an image on a recording medium using aqueous ink. The ink jet recording method includes an intermediate image forming step of forming an intermediate image by applying aqueous ink to a transfer body and then applying an aqueous transfer promotion liquid to a region of the transfer body in which the aqueous ink is applied; and a transferring step of transferring the intermediate image by bring the intermediate image into contact with the recording medium in this order. The transfer promotion liquid contains a rosin particle formed by containing a rosin ester resin, an anionic emulsifier and a nonionic emulsifier, and the content of an alkali metal ion in the transfer promotion liquid is more than that of an alkali metal ion in the ink. 1. An ink jet recording method for recording an image on a recording medium using aqueous ink , the method comprising in order:forming an intermediate image by applying the aqueous ink to a transfer body and then applying an aqueous transfer promotion liquid to a region of the transfer body in which the aqueous ink is applied; andtransferring the intermediate image by bringing the intermediate image into contact with the recording medium,wherein the transfer promotion liquid contains a rosin particle formed by containing a rosin ester resin, an anionic emulsifier and a nonionic emulsifier, andthe content of an alkali metal ion in the transfer promotion liquid is more than the content of an alkali metal ion in the ink.2. The ink jet recording method of claim 1 , wherein the content (μmol/g) of the alkali metal ion in the transfer promotion liquid is 30 μmol/g or more to 120 μmol/g or less.3. The ink jet recording method of claim 1 , wherein the content (% by mass) of the rosin particle in the transfer promotion liquid is 1.0% by mass or more to 5.0% by mass or less with respect to a total mass of the transfer promotion liquid.4. The ink jet recording method of claim 1 , wherein ...

TRANSFER MEMBER, IMAGE-FORMING METHOD AND IMAGE-FORMING APPARATUS

A transfer member for transfer-type image formation according to the present invention includes, in this order, a heat insulating layer, a heat storage layer and a top layer having an image formation surface, and satisfies Expressions 1 to 6: Expression 1: 0.5≤t1.5 (t represents the thickness [mm] of the heat insulating layer), Expression 2: 0.05≤t0.50 (t represents the thickness [mm] of the heat storage layer), Expression 3: t0.020 (t represents the thickness [mm] of the top layer), Expression 4: λ0.20 (λ represents the thermal conductivity [W/(m·K)] of the heat insulating layer), Expression 5: λ0.23 (λ represents the thermal conductivity [W/(m·K)] of the heat storage layer), and Expression 6: C1.52 (C represents the volume specific heat [MJ/(m·K)] of the heat storage layer). 1. A transfer member for transfer-type image formation comprising , in this order , a heat insulating layer , a heat storage layer and a top layer , wherein{'b': 1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '2', '1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '2, 'claim-text': [{'br': None, '0.5 [mm]≤t1≤1.5 [mm], \u2003\u2003Expression 1, {'br': None, '0.05 [mm]≤t2≤0.50 [mm], \u2003\u2003Expression 2, {'br': None, 't3≤0.020 [mm], \u2003\u2003Expression 3, {'br': None, 'λ1≤0.20 [W/(m·K)], \u2003\u2003Expression 4, {'br': None, 'λ2≥0.23 [W/(m·K)], and \u2003\u2003Expression 5, {'br': None, 'i': 'C', 'sup': '3', '2≥1.52 [MJ/(m·K)]. \u2003\u2003Expression 6], 'when the thickness of the heat insulating layer, the thickness of the heat storage layer, and the thickness of the top layer are represented by t, t and t, respectively, the thermal conductivity of the heat insulating layer and the thermal conductivity of the heat storage layer are represented by λ and λ, respectively, and the volume specific heat of the heat storage layer is represented by C, t, t, t, λ, λ and C satisfy Expressions 1 to 6 below22. The transfer member according to claim 1 , wherein C satisfies Expression 7 below:{'br': None, 'i': 'C', 'sup': '3', '2≥1.60 [MJ/(m·K)]. \ ...

FIXABLE, UV CURABLE INK

A fixable, UV curable ink includes an aqueous ink vehicle including water and a co-solvent, a pigment, and a dispersant. A polyurethane polymer dispersion is suspended as droplets within the aqueous ink vehicle. The polyurethane polymer dispersion includes a polyurethane polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyether-based polyurethane, a polyester-based polyurethane, a polycarbonate-based polyurethane, and mixtures thereof. The polyurethane polymer has i) an acid number ranging from 0 mg/g to less than 20 mg/g and ii) a glass transition temperature of less than 0° C. A water soluble or water dispersible photoinitiator is present in the fixable, UV curable ink. A base may be included in an amount sufficient to adjust a pH of the UV curable ink so that it ranges from 7.5 to 9.5. An additive may be included and selected from the group consisting of a biocide, a non-ionic surfactant, an anti-kogation agent, a buffer, and combinations thereof. 1. A fixable , ultraviolet (UV) curable ink , consisting of:an aqueous ink vehicle including water and a co-solvent;a pigment;a dispersant;a polyurethane polymer dispersion suspended as droplets within the aqueous ink vehicle, the polyurethane polymer dispersion including a polyurethane polymer selected from the group consisting of a polyether-based polyurethane, a polyester-based polyurethane, a polycarbonate-based polyurethane, and mixtures thereof, and the polyurethane polymer having i) an acid number ranging from 0 mg/g to less than 20 mg/g and ii) a glass transition temperature of less than 0° C.;a water soluble or water dispersible photoinitiator;optionally a base in an amount sufficient to adjust a pH of the UV curable ink so that it ranges from 7.5 to 9.5; andoptionally an additive selected from the group consisting of a biocide, a non-ionic surfactant, an anti-kogation agent, a buffer, and combinations thereof.2. The fixable claim 1 , UV curable ink as defined in wherein:an amount of the pigment in the fixable, ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SPRAY TREATING FABRIC

A spray coating apparatus is provided, wherein a nozzle is arranged to traverse a fabric in one direction whilst simultaneously spraying and oscillating in another direction. The fabric is spray coated with a first pass having a spray zone having uneven distribution in the direction of oscillation, and particularly with a greater density of fluid coverage toward the centre of the spray zone than an edge. The nozzle forming a second and subsequent pass that is off-set from the first and each subsequent pass respectively. The second and each subsequent pass being arranged to overlap with a portion of the previous pass, thereby providing an improved distribution of the spray coating. Moreover, because the spray coating is incremental, the method is easily adaptable to integrate with an ink jet printing process. 1. A method of coating a substrate comprising causing at least one nozzle to at least partially traverse a length of fabric in one direction whilst causing fluid to be emitted and thereby to be coated onto the fabric unevenly in a direction across the traverse in a first spray zone and causing at least one nozzle to subsequently traverse a second length of fabric in a second direction whilst causing fluid to be emitted and thereby to be coated onto the fabric unevenly in a direction across the traverse in a second spray zone , wherein the first and second spray zones are arranged to overlap.2. The method as claimed in in which the method comprises oscillating the nozzle in the direction across the traverse.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the method comprises causing the nozzle to oscillate in a swinging motion so that the spray zone is caused to have a heaviest distribution of fluid in the centre of oscillation and a lightest distribution of fluid at the two extents of the oscillation.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the method comprises arranging the nozzle to have a primary fluid emission direction that is angled to the vertical so that the spray zone is ...

Inkjet printing method

The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing an inkjet-printed substrate, wherein a liquid treatment composition comprising at least one acid and an ink are deposited onto a substrate simultaneously or consecutively by inkjet printing, wherein the substrate comprises a coating layer comprising a salifiable alkaline or alkaline earth compound.

Selective overcoat

Examples described herein include examples methods for generating varnish knockouts that include applying a fixer material to a surface of a print medium, selectively applying a print material over the fixer material to form an image, and applying an overcoat material to form a durable coating on areas over the image and a nondurable coating over other areas of the surface.

INK COMPOSITION, INK SET, IMAGE RECORDING METHOD, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING INK COMPOSITION

An ink composition including: a microcapsule having: a shell having a three-dimensional cross-linked structure including at least one of a urethane bond or a urea bond; and a core encapsulated by the shell; a colorant selected from the group consisting of a colorant having an ionic group and a colorant at least a part of a surface of which being covered with a dispersant having an ionic group; and water, a content ratio of an acidic group-containing compound having at least an acidic group, an acid dissociation constant of 5 or less, and a molecular weight of 2000 or less, relative to a total mass of the ink composition, is 0.5 mass % or less; an ink set, a method for producing an ink composition, and an image recording method. 1. An ink composition comprising:a microcapsule comprising: a shell having a three-dimensional cross-linked structure comprising at least one of a urethane bond or a urea bond; and a core encapsulated by the shell;a colorant selected from the group consisting of a colorant having an ionic group and a colorant at least a part of a surface of which being covered with a dispersant having an ionic group; andwater,a content ratio of an acidic group-containing compound having at least an acidic group, an acid dissociation constant of 5 or less, and a molecular weight of 2000 or less, relative to a total mass of the ink composition, is 0.5 mass % or less.2. The ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ionic group of the colorant is an anionic group.3. The ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the acidic group of the acidic group-containing compound is a carboxy group.4. The ink composition according to claim 1 , wherein the content ratio of the acidic group-containing compound relative to the total mass of the ink composition is 0.1 mass % or more and 0.5 mass % or less.6. The ink composition according to claim 5 , wherein the acidic group-containing compound is an amino acid in which Z represents a carboxy group and L represents ...

METHOD OF INKJET PRINTING ONTO ALIGNERS

Provided herein are methods of obtaining good photocured-ink adhesion to low surface energy materials. The methods have greatly improved adhesion of photocured ink on low surface energy materials, including those that are subjected to high humidity or wet environments. The methods take into account the glass transition temperature (T) of the materials and the onset for the glass transition temperature, including ink applied to an exposed surface of the material at an elevated temperature that is close to the Tof the material. The ink is allowed to sit briefly or soak, such as for more than 1 second, before the ink is cured. The ink may be photocured. Furthermore, the methods do not require solvents or surface treatment, including plasma or corona treatments, to obtain good ink adhesion. 1. A system comprising:a fabrication platform configured to produce a molded device composed of a polymeric material;a heater configured to heat the molded device to within a specified temperature range;a printer operably coupled to the fabrication platform, the printer configured to apply ink to the molded device while the molded device is within the specified temperature range;a curing platform configured to cure the ink; anda substrate support configured to hold the molded device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the specified temperature range is within 70° C. of a glass transition temperature or 20° C. of a glass transition temperature of the molded device.3. The system of claim 1 , further comprising a temperature sensor configured to measure the temperature of the molded device.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the ink is a printable ink comprising a pigmented resin.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the substrate support is configured to provide a controlled movement to the molded device.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the polymeric material comprises a plastic selected from the group consisting of: a polyolefin claim 1 , a polyester claim 1 , a polyacrylate claim 1 , ...

Printing Method And Printing Apparatus

A printing method for printing a printing medium whose printed side will be laminated after being printed. The printing method includes a non-white ink application step of applying an aqueous non-white ink composition containing a non-white coloring material onto the printing medium, a white ink application step of applying an aqueous white ink composition containing a white coloring material onto the non-white ink composition on the printing medium, and a clear ink application step of applying a clear ink composition containing a resin onto the white ink composition on the printing medium. 1. A printing method for printing a printing medium whose printed side will be laminated after being printed , the method comprising:a non-white ink application step of applying an aqueous non-white ink composition containing a non-white coloring material onto the printing medium;a white ink application step of applying an aqueous white ink composition containing a white coloring material onto the non-white ink composition on the printing medium; anda clear ink application step of applying a clear ink composition containing a resin onto the white ink composition on the printing medium.2. The printing method according to claim 1 , whereinthe clear ink composition has a wax content limited to 3% or less relative to the total mass of the clear ink composition.3. The printing method according to claim 1 , whereinone of the non-white ink composition and the white ink composition contains a wax, andthe clear ink composition contains a wax with a content twice or more as high as the wax content in the non-white ink composition and the white ink composition.4. The printing method according to claim 1 , whereinthe white ink composition contains a urethane resin.5. The printing method according to claim 1 , whereinthe white coloring material contains 8% to 15% of the white coloring material relative to the total mass of the white ink composition.6. The printing method according to claim 1 ...

Intermediate transfer member, image recording apparatus, and image recording method

An intermediate transfer member for use in a transfer-type image recording method including the steps of applying an ink to an intermediate transfer member to form an intermediate image and transferring the intermediate image to a recording medium. The intermediate transfer member includes a surface layer part onto which an ink is applied, the surface layer part containing an organic siloxane compound having a siloxane bond and a polyalkylene oxide unit.

A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A DECORATIVE BUILDING BOARD

The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a decorative building board, including: ejecting active ray-curable ink from an ink jet recording head onto a building board that includes a base material selected from a metallic base material and a ceramic base material and an ink receiving layer arranged on the base material, the ink receiving layer being obtained by curing a resin composition and having an arithmetic average roughness (Ra) specified under JIS B 0601:2001 of from 0.4 μm to 3 μm, to thereby perform printing on the ink receiving layer; and irradiating the active ray-curable ink with an active ray from 2.2 seconds to 30 seconds after the active ray-curable ink lands on the ink receiving layer. 1. A method of manufacturing a decorative building board , comprising:ejecting active ray-curable ink from an ink jet recording head onto a building board that includes a base material selected from a metallic base material and a ceramic base material and an ink receiving layer arranged on the base material, the ink receiving layer being obtained by curing a resin composition and having an arithmetic average roughness (Ra) specified under JIS B 0601:2001 of from 0.4 μm to 3 μm, to thereby perform printing on the ink receiving layer; andirradiating the active ray-curable ink with an active ray from 2.2 seconds to 30 seconds after the active ray-curable ink lands on the ink receiving layer.2. A method of manufacturing a decorative building board according to claim 1 , wherein the ink receiving layer is non-permeable with respect to the active ray-curable ink.3. A method of manufacturing a decorative building board according to claim 1 , wherein the active ray-curable ink comprises active ray-curable cationically polymerizable ink.4. A method of manufacturing a decorative building board according to claim 1 , wherein a volume of one drop of the ink that lands on a surface of the ink receiving layer is 10 picoliters to less than 45 picoliters.5. A method ...

INKJET RECORDING METHOD AND INKJET RECORDING APPARATUS

An inkjet recording method using an active light-curable inkjet ink according to the present invention is characterized in that: the inkjet ink contains at least a gelling agent, a photopolymerizable compound and a photopolymerization initiator; the gelling temperature T (° C.) of the active light-curable inkjet ink, the temperature T (° C.) of the ink at the time when the active light-curable inkjet ink landed on a recording medium, and the temperature T (° C.) of the ink at the time when the active light-curable inkjet ink is irradiated with active light satisfy the relationship T (° C.)>T (° C.)>T (° C.); and the solubility of the gelling agent in the photopolymerizable compound at T (° C.) is less than 0.1% by mass. This inkjet recording method is capable of suppressing blooming, while at least maintaining the leveling properties and the pinning properties of an inkjet ink. 1. An inkjet recording process comprising:landing an actinic radiation-curable inkjet ink on a recording medium; andirradiating and curing the ink landed on the recording medium with actinic radiation, wherein: a gelling agent;', 'a photocurable compound; and', 'a photopolymerization initiator;, 'the actinic radiation-curable inkjet ink comprises at least{'sub': 1', '2', '3', '1', '2', '3, 'a gelation temperature T(° C.) of the actinic radiation-curable inkjet ink, an ink temperature T(° C.) when the actinic radiation-curable inkjet ink is landed on the recording medium, and an ink temperature T(° C.) when the actinic radiation-curable inkjet ink is irradiated with the actinic radiation satisfy the relation of T(° C.)>T(° C.)>T(° C.); and'}{'sub': '3', 'a solubility of the gelling agent in the photocurable compound at T(° C.) is less than 0.1 mass %.'}2. The inkjet recording process according to claim 1 , wherein:{'sub': '2', 'a viscosity of the actinic radiation-curable inkjet ink at the ink temperature T(° C.) is 10 Pa·s or more and less than 1,000 Pa·s; and'}{'sub': '3', 'a viscosity of ...

Cationic latex fixative for ink applications

A cationic latex fixative for ink applications is provided. The cationic latex fixative derived from a combination of a cationic monomer, a nonionic monomer that provides softness to the latex, and a nonionic monomer that provide stiffness to the latex. A method of manufacturing the fixative and a method of printing the fixative are also provided.

Metrology-Based Path Planning For Inkjet Printing Along A Contoured Surface

A method of collecting a metrology data set of a contoured surface with a metrology system and executing an automatic control plan for printing on a contoured surface is disclosed. The method includes attaching a work piece to a work piece frame and scanning a contoured surface of the work piece to obtain a metrology data set, a three-dimensional point cloud model is generated based on the metrology data set. Additionally, the method includes defining a spatial reference model of the work piece frame, and defining a print path for a print head assembly of a surface treatment assembly. Furthermore, the method includes discretizing the contoured surface into a plurality of regions and the print path is further defined into at least one independent regional print path for each region of the plurality of regions. Moreover, a computer software simulation verifies a control plan for printing on the contoured surface. 1. A method of collecting a metrology data set of a contoured surface with a metrology system and executing an automated metrology-based control plan for printing on the contoured surface , the method comprising:attaching a work piece, having the contoured surface to be printed on, to a work piece frame including at least one frame target;scanning the contoured surface of the work piece, with the metrology system, to obtain the metrology data set of the work piece having the contoured surface and the work piece frame;generating a three-dimensional point cloud model, with a computing device, of the work piece frame and the work piece having the contoured surface, the three-dimensional point cloud model based on the metrology data set;defining a spatial reference model of the work piece frame based on a detection of the at least one frame target by the metrology system;defining a print path for a print head assembly of a surface treatment assembly to follow as the surface treatment assembly prints along the contoured surface, the print path based off the three- ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes an applicator and an irradiator. The applicator is configured to apply a liquid composition containing water or an organic solvent onto a recording medium. The irradiator is configured to irradiate the recording medium with light having a peak wavelength of 300 nm to 450 nm. 1. An image forming apparatus comprising:an applicator configured to apply a liquid composition containing water or an organic solvent onto a recording medium; andan irradiator configured to irradiate the recording medium with light having a peak wavelength of 300 nm to 450 nm.2. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the liquid composition comprises an ultraviolet polymerization initiator, andwherein less than 0.1% by mass of the ultraviolet polymerization initiator is contained in the liquid composition.3. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the liquid composition comprises an ultraviolet polymerizable compound,wherein less than 5% by mass of the ultraviolet polymerizable compound is contained in the liquid composition.4. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the liquid composition comprises an ultraviolet polymerization initiator and an ultraviolet polymerizable compound, andwherein less than 0.1% by mass of the ultraviolet polymerization initiator and less than 5% by mass of the ultraviolet polymerizable compound are contained in the liquid composition.5. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the liquid composition comprises at least one of water and an organic solvent, andwherein a total content of water and the organic solvent in the liquid composition is 80% by mass or more.6. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the irradiator includes a light emitting diode as a light source.7. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the liquid composition comprises a colorant.8. The image forming apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising ...

Ink jet recording method and ink jet recording apparatus

Provided is an ink jet recording method using an ink jet recording apparatus having an ink jet head, the method including: a colored ink adhesion step of discharging an aqueous colored ink composition containing a coloring material from an ink jet head to adhere to a recording medium; and a clear ink adhesion step of discharging an aqueous clear ink composition from an ink jet head to adhere to the recording medium, in which the aqueous clear ink composition contains wax particles, the ink jet recording apparatus has a circulation path for circulating the aqueous clear ink composition, and in the clear ink adhesion step, the aqueous clear ink composition circulated in the circulation path is discharged.

White pre-treatment composition

A white pre-treatment composition and printing method using such pre-treatment composition are disclosed. Said white pre-treatment composition encompasses a liquid vehicle, a polyvalent metal salt, a latex resin and, at least, 8 wt % of a titanium dioxide particles dispersion. Also disclosed is an ink-set containing said white pre-treatment composition and, at least, an ink composition comprising a liquid vehicle and a colorant.

In-situ evaluation of curing of ink compositions via fluorescence spectroscopy and related methods

A method for evaluating curing in an ink composition comprises depositing an ink composition on the surface of an object via a direct-to-object inkjet printing system to form a film thereon, the ink composition comprising a photoinitiator capable of initiating a free radical polymerization process in the ink composition upon the absorption of light to cure the deposited film and a fluorophore capable of emitting viscosity-dependent fluorescence upon the absorption of light; exposing, in-situ, the deposited film to light generated by a first source of light under conditions which initiate the free radical polymerization process to cure the deposited film; exposing the cured film to light generated by a second source of light under conditions which induce fluorescence emission by the fluorophore in the cured film; measuring the fluorescence emission; and determining a degree of cure in the cured film from the measured fluorescence emission and predetermined calibration data.

PROCESSING FLUID, SET OF PROCESSING FLUID AND INK, PRINTING METHOD, AND PRINTING APPARATUS

Provided is a processing fluid including: water; a flocculant; and a urethane resin. A dry film formed of the processing fluid and having an average thickness of 500 micrometers has a tensile strength of 3.5 MPa or greater and a breaking elongation of 80% or greater. 1. A processing fluid comprising:water;a flocculant; anda urethane resin,wherein a dry film formed of the processing fluid and having an average thickness of 500 micrometers has a tensile strength of 3.5 MPa or greater and a breaking elongation of 80% or greater.2. The processing fluid according to claim 1 ,wherein the urethane resin comprises a polycarbonate urethane resin.3. The processing fluid according to claim 1 ,wherein the flocculant comprises magnesium sulfate.4. The processing fluid according to claim 1 , further comprisingan organic solvent,wherein the organic solvent is at least one selected from the group consisting of 1,2-propanediol, 1,2-butanediol, 1,3-butanediol, 2,3-butanediol, 3-methoxy-3-methylbutanol, and 1,2-hexanediol.5. The processing fluid according to claim 1 , further comprisinga surfactant,wherein the surfactant comprises an acetylene glycol surfactant.6. The processing fluid according to claim 1 , further comprisingan acrylic resin,wherein a mass ratio of the acrylic resin: the urethane resin is from 1:9 through 9:1.7. A set of a processing fluid and an ink claim 1 , the set comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the processing fluid according to ; and'}an ink containing a coloring material, a resin, and water.8. The set according to claim 7 ,wherein the resin contained in the ink is a urethane resin.9. A printing method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'applying the processing fluid included in the set according to to a print medium; and'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'applying the ink included in the set according to to the print medium.'}10. A printing apparatus comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM ...

PRINTING METHOD, PRINTING APPARATUS, AND PRINTED MATTER

A printing method includes: a processing fluid applying step of applying a processing fluid containing silica and a multivalent metal salt to a print medium; and an ink applying step of applying an ink containing a coloring material and water to the print medium. The print medium has a Cobb water absorption of 20 g/mor greater but 75 g/mor less when contacted with water for 120 seconds. The Cobb water absorption is stipulated by JIS-P8140. 1. A printing method comprising:applying a processing fluid comprising silica and a multivalent metal salt to a print medium, andapplying an ink comprising a coloring material and water to the print medium,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the print medium has a Cobb water absorption of 20 g/mor greater but 75 g/mor less when contacted with water for 120 seconds, where the Cobb water absorption is stipulated by JIS-P8140.'}2. The printing method according to claim 1 ,wherein the print medium is cardboard base paper.3. The printing method according to claim 1 ,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein in the applying the processing fluid, an amount of the silica attached on the print medium is 0.02 g/mor greater but 0.8 g/mor less.'}4. The printing method according to claim 1 ,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein a BET specific surface area of the silica is 30 m/g or greater but 350 m/g or less.'}5. The printing method according to claim 4 ,{'sup': 2', '2, 'wherein the BET specific surface area of the silica is 35 m/g or greater but 155 m/g or less.'}6. The printing method according to claim 1 ,wherein a proportion of the multivalent metal salt in the processing fluid is 1% by mass or greater but 25% by mass or less.7. The printing method according to claim 1 ,wherein a proportion of the silica in the processing fluid is 0.3% by mass or greater but 6% by mass or less.8. The printing method according to claim 1 ,wherein the silica is hydrophilic silica.9. The printing method according to claim 1 ,wherein the processing fluid further comprises a resin having an acid ...

DIGITAL PRINTED DUCT TAPE

An adhesive tape is provided comprising a duct tape having an adhesive surface and a non-adhesive surface, a white ink printed on the non-adhesive surface of the duct tape, and a colored ink printed on top of the printed white ink. The white ink and the colored ink are digitally printed and UV curable. A self-wound roll of adhesive duct tape having digitally printed ink on the non-adhesive surface of the duct tape is also provided. 1. An adhesive tape comprising:a duct tape having an adhesive surface and a non-adhesive surface,a primer on the non-adhesive surface of the duct tape, anda colored ink printed on top of the primer.2. The adhesive tape according to claim 1 , wherein the duct tape is comprised of a film claim 1 , a cloth scrim claim 1 , and an adhesive.3. The adhesive tape according to claim 1 , wherein the colored ink is UV curable.4. The adhesive tape according to claim 1 , further comprising a release coating on the colored printed ink.5. The adhesive tape according to claim 1 , wherein the release coating comprises a material selected from the group consisting of acrylic claim 1 , silicone claim 1 , poly vinyl octadecyl carbonate (PVODC) claim 1 , fluorinated-based coating claim 1 , and vinyl acetate-based coating.6. The adhesive tape according to claim 1 , wherein the colored ink has a thickness up to 15 microns.7. The adhesive tape according to claim 2 , wherein the film is a polyolefin film.8. The adhesive tape according to claim 2 , wherein the film comprises one or more layers.9. The adhesive tape according to claim 2 , wherein the film comprises a top layer claim 2 , a core layer claim 2 , and a bottom layer.10. The adhesive tape according to claim 9 , wherein the top layer is comprised of a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene claim 9 , ethyl methyl acrylate (EMA) claim 9 , ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA) claim 9 , ethlyene acrylic acid copolymer claim 9 , titanium dioxide claim 9 , calcium carbonate claim 9 , clay claim 9 , and ...

RECEPTIVE SOLUTION, INK SET CONTAINING SAID RECEPTIVE SOLUTION AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRINTED MATERIAL USING INK SET

The purpose of the present invention is to provide a receptive solution which can suppress the occurrence of odor from the receptive solution itself when the receptive solution is applied on a recording medium, and can also prevent the appearance of a printed surface from being deteriorated. The receptive solution for ink-jet recording ink contains polyvalent metal cations, an aqueous solvent, a resin, and anions, wherein the resin is contained as a resin emulsion, and the anions contained in the receptive solution contain anions of an organic substance which has an OV/IV value of 0.3-1.0, the OV/IV value being a ratio of an organic value to an inorganic value. 1. A receptive solution for ink-jet recording ink , comprising polyvalent metal cations , a water-soluble solvent , a resin , and anions , whereinthe resin is contained as a resin emulsion, andthe anions contained in the receptive solution contain anions of an organic substance which have an OV/IV value of 0.3 or more and 1.0 or less, the OV/IV value being a ratio of an organic value to an inorganic value.2. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein the anions of an organic substance are anions of an aromatic organic substance.3. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein the resin emulsion contains the anions of an organic substance.4. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein the resin emulsion is a cationic resin emulsion.5. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein the receptive solution is ejected by an ink-jet method.6. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein an anion of benzoic acid and/or an anion of salicylic acid are/is contained in the anions that are contained in the receptive solution.7. An ink set comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the receptive solution according to ; and'}an ink composition containing a color material.8. A method for producing a receptive solution claim 1 , comprising:a step for producing a ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING COLORED SHEET AND COLORED SHEET

A method for manufacturing a colored sheet for coloring an object by adhesion to the object includes, a coloring step of applying by spraying, a first coating fluid containing first microp articles for coloring to a thin film of a print receiver body which has a sheet-shaped support body and the thin film, the thin film being peelably held on the sheet-shaped support body to serve as a base material of an adhesive sheet which is to be adhered to the object, and a restricting step of applying by spraying, before the coloring step, a second coating fluid for restricting the first microparticles from penetrating the thin film to a location where the first coating fluid is to be applied. 1. A colored sheet for coloring an object by adhesion to the object , the colored sheet comprising:a sheet-shaped support body;a thin film that is peelably held on the sheet-shaped support body and serves as a base material of an adhesive sheet which is to be adhered to the object;a restriction layer that is disposed on the thin film and contains spherical microp articles; anda colored layer that is disposed on the restriction layer and contains a larger number of acicular microp articles than a number of acicular microp articles contained in the restriction layer.2. The colored sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the restriction layer is white.3. The colored sheet according to claim 1 , wherein the thin film has a film thickness selected within a range from 50 nm to 400 nm claim 1 , inclusive. This application is a U.S. divisional application of U.S. application Ser. No. 16/332,388 filed on Mar. 12, 2019, which is a U.S. national stage application of the PCT International Application No. PCT/JP2017/005876 filed on Feb. 17, 2017, which claims benefit of foreign priority of Japanese patent application 2016-187859 filed on Sep. 27, 2016, the contents all of which are incorporated herein by reference.The present disclosure relates to a colored sheet that is adhered to an object to color ...

Pre-treatment coating compositions

The present disclosure provides pre-treatment compositions and related methods. As such, a pre-treatment coating composition can include an evaporable liquid vehicle and a pre-treatment coating matrix. The pre-treatment coating matrix can include from 5 wt % to 40 wt % multivalent metal salt, and from 5 wt % to 20 wt % polyurethane. The composition can further include from 10 wt % to 50 wt % high Tg latex having a Tg greater than 80° C., from 0.5 wt % to 20 wt % water soluble binder, and from 3 wt % to 20 wt % wax having a melting point greater than 120° C. The weight percentages of the pre-treatment coating matrix exclude the evaporable liquid vehicle content, and the weight ratio of the high Tg latex to polyurethane is from 1:1 to 5:1.

Pretreatment liquid for impermeable medium, base material for image recording, method of producing base material for image recording, image recording method, and ink set

A pretreatment liquid for an impermeable medium is a pretreatment liquid including water, a resin, and an organic acid, in which a ratio of a content of the resin to a content of the organic acid is greater than 0 and less than 4 on a mass basis, and the organic acid is a compound represented by Formula 1. In Formula 1, l represents 1 or greater, m represents 0 or 1, n represents 1 or greater, and l+m+n is 2 or greater. R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , and R 4 each independently represent a hydrogen atom, a hydroxyl group, a carboxy group, an amino group, or an alkyl group having 1 to 4 carbon atoms.

INKJET RECORDING METHOD AND INK SET FOR INKJET RECORDING

Provided is an inkjet recording method which minimizes blur and achieves excellent fixing to a recoding medium. This inkjet recording method is characterized by adhering a receiving solution (A) to at least areas on a recording medium (R) which are to be printed with an inkjet ink (I) or the whole surface of the medium (R) which is to be printed, said receiving solution (A) being a solution obtained by dissolving (inclusive of dispersing) one or more metal salts (S) selected from among at least divalent, calcium salts, magnesium salts, nickel salts, aluminum salts, boron salts, and zinc salts and one or more resins (B) having hydrophilic groups in an aqueous solvent in such amounts that the concentrations of the metal salts (S) and the resins (B) fall within the range of 0.005 to 2.0 mol/l and within the range of 0.5 to 20 mass % respectively, and then applying the inkjet ink (I) to areas where the metal salts are present in an adhered state to carry out printing. Said inkjet ink (I) is an ink which comprises a pigment (P), an anionic resin emulsion (E), and an aqueous solvent, and in which phosphorus-containing groups each having at least one P—O or P═O bond are bonded to the surface of the pigment (P) or the surface of the anionic resin emulsion (E). 1. An inkjet recording method , comprising the steps of:applying an ink-receiving solution (A) prepared by dissolving (inclusive of dispersing) at least one metal salt (S) selected from calcium salts, magnesium salts, nickel salts, aluminum salts, boron salts and zinc salts having a valence of 2 or more and a resin (B) comprising a resin having at least one hydrophilic group (B1) and/or a cationic or nonionic resin emulsion (B2) in an aqueous solvent to ensure that the concentration of the metal salt (S) becomes 0.005 to 2.0 mol/l and the concentration of the resin (B) becomes 0.5 to 20 mass % to at least a part to be printed by using an inkjet ink (I) or the entire printing surface of a recording medium (R); ...

Treatment liquid for treating recording medium, image forming method and image forming apparatus

To provide a treatment liquid for treating a recording medium, which contains a water-soluble organic solvent, a surfactant, water, and an amphoteric emulsion resin having a core-shell structure.

FLUID SET

An example of a fluid set includes a primer fluid, a fixer fluid, and an aqueous inkjet ink. The primer fluid includes a first binder, which is a combination of a first acrylic binder and zirconium acetate, or a combination of the first acrylic binder and a first polyurethane binder. The fixer fluid includes a cationic salt and an organic acid. The aqueous inkjet ink includes a second binder selected from the group consisting of a second acrylic binder, a second polyurethane binder, and a combination thereof, a pigment, a surfactant, a co-solvent, and a balance of water. 1. A fluid set , comprising:a primer fluid including a first binder, the first binder being a combination of a first acrylic binder and zirconium acetate, or a combination of the first acrylic binder and a first polyurethane binder; a cationic salt; and', 'an organic acid; and, 'a fixer fluid, including a second binder selected from the group consisting of a second acrylic binder, a second polyurethane binder, and a combination thereof;', 'a pigment;', 'a surfactant;', 'a co-solvent; and', 'a balance of water., 'an aqueous inkjet ink, including2. The fluid set as defined in wherein the first binder is the combination of the first acrylic binder and zirconium acetate.3. The fluid set as defined in wherein:the first binder is the combination of the first acrylic binder and the first polyurethane binder;the first acrylic binder is a poly(ethyl acrylate) binder; andthe first polyurethane binder is an ethylene acrylic acid and polyurethane binder.4. The fluid set as defined in wherein the primer fluid further comprises a fluorosurfactant.5. The fluid set as defined in wherein the second binder is the second acrylic binder.6. The fluid set as defined in wherein the second binder is the second polyurethane binder.7. The fluid set as defined in wherein the co-solvent includes a low-boiling point solvent selected from the group consisting of 1 claim 1 ,2-ethanediol; 1 claim 1 ,2-propanediol; 1 claim 1 ,3- ...

INK SET AND METHOD FOR RECORDING PRINTED MATTER

An ink set including an inkjet ink, and a treatment liquid used in combination with the inkjet ink, wherein the inkjet ink includes a pigment, a water-soluble organic solvent, a surfactant and water, the treatment liquid includes a coagulant, an organic solvent and water, the coagulant includes calcium nitrate in an amount of 21.5 to 41.7% by mass relative to the total mass of the treatment liquid, an amount of organic solvent having a boiling point at one atmosphere of 240° C. or higher in the treatment liquid is not more than 8% by mass, a pH of the treatment liquid is within a range from 3.5 to 10.5, and a viscosity of the treatment liquid at 25° C. is within a range from 5.5 to 18.5 mPa·s. 1. An ink set comprising an inkjet ink , and a treatment liquid used in combination with the inkjet ink , whereinthe inkjet ink comprises a pigment, a water-soluble organic solvent, a surfactant and water,the treatment liquid comprises a coagulant, an organic solvent and water,the coagulant comprises calcium nitrate in an amount of 21.5 to 41.7% by mass relative to the total mass of the treatment liquid,an amount of organic solvent having a boiling point at one atmosphere of 240° C. or higher in the treatment liquid is not more than 8% by mass,a pH of the treatment liquid is within a range from 3.5 to 10.5, and a viscosity of the treatment liquid at 25° C. is within a range from 5.5 to 18.5 mPa·s.2. The ink set according to claim 1 , which is used for recording to a recording medium that exhibits an amount of absorption of pure water in a contact time of 100 msec claim 1 , measured using a dynamic scanning absorption meter claim 1 , of 5 to 15 g/m.3. The ink set according to claim 1 , wherein the treatment liquid also comprises a basic pH adjuster.4. The ink set according to claim 1 , whereinthe inkjet ink also comprises a resin, andan amount of the resin, relative to a solid fraction of the inkjet ink, is within a range from 30% by mass to 90% by mass.5. The ink set according ...

Ink Set, Printing Method, And Printing Apparatus

An ink set to be used for printing poorly absorbent or non-absorbent printing media includes an aqueous non-white ink composition containing a non-white pigment, an aqueous white ink composition containing a white pigment, and a treatment liquid containing a flocculant and an alkanolamine.

INK JET RECORDING METHOD, INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS, AND INK SET

An ink jet recording method includes a treatment liquid attachment step, in which a treatment liquid containing a flocculant is attached to a recording medium, and an ink attachment step, in which an ink composition containing a pigment and resin particles is attached to the recording medium by ejecting the ink composition from an ink jet head. When the ink composition is mixed in a 1:1 ratio by mass with a 6% by mass aqueous solution of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, the volume-average diameter of particles in the mixture is from 2000 to 6000 nm. 1. An ink jet recording method comprising:a treatment liquid attachment step, in which a treatment liquid containing a flocculant is attached to a recording medium; andan ink attachment step, in which an ink composition containing a pigment and resin particles is attached to the recording medium by ejecting the ink composition from an ink jet head, whereinwhen the ink composition is mixed in a 1:1 ratio by mass with a 6% by mass aqueous solution of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate, a volume-average diameter of particles in a mixture is from 2000 to 6000 nm.2. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein a resin particle content of the ink composition is from 0.9 to 13 times a pigment content.3. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein when the pigment is mixed with a 6% by mass aqueous solution of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate claim 1 , a ratio of increase in a volume-average diameter of particles from the pigment before mixing to a mixture is 10 times or more claim 1 , and when the resin particles are mixed with a 6% by mass aqueous solution of magnesium sulfate heptahydrate claim 1 , a ratio of increase in a volume-average diameter of particles from the resin particles before mixing to a mixture is 1.5 times or less.4. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 , wherein the flocculant claim 1 , contained in the treatment liquid claim 1 , is any of a cationic polymer claim 1 , a ...

DIGITAL THERMAL BINDER AND POWDER PRINTING

A method of forming a digital print on a surface by applying powder of dry ink including colourants on the surface, bonding a part of the dry ink powder to the surface by a digital heating print head such that the digital print is formed by the bonded dry ink colourants and removing non-bonded dry ink from the surface. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of forming a digital print on a surface of a building panel , wherein the method comprises:applying dry ink on a transfer surface, the dry ink comprising colorants and a binder;bonding a part of the dry ink to the transfer surface by a digital heating print head such that the digital print is formed by the bonded colorants of the dry ink;removing non-bonded dry ink from the transfer surface; andpressing the transfer surface with the bonded dry ink against the surface of the building panel.14. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the heating print head provides heat on the transfer surface that heats up the dry ink.15. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the transfer surface is used as a heat transfer foil.16. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the heating print head provides heat through the transfer surface.17. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the heating print head provides heat on the dry ink applied on the transfer surface.18. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the heating print head heats up portions of the transfer surface prior to the application of dry ink.19. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the binder comprises a heat sensitive resin.20. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the heat sensitive resin is a thermosetting resin.21. The method according to claim 19 , wherein the heat sensitive resin is thermoplastic resin.22. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the dry ink is provided as a powder.23. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the dry ink comprises wood fibers.24. The method according to claim 13 , wherein the dry ink comprises mineral ...

INKJET RECORDING LIQUID SET, PRINTED MATTER, AND INKJET RECORDING METHOD

Provides is an inkjet recording liquid set including at least an inkjet ink and a pretreatment liquid, wherein the inkjet ink contains at least a pigment, an organic solvent, water and a silicone surfactant; the pretreatment liquid contains at least water-insoluble resin particles and a pigment coagulant; and the silicone surfactant has a structure represented by the following Formula (1), 2. The inkjet recording liquid set described in claim 1 , wherein a content of the silicone surfactant is in the range of 0.1 to 3.0 mass % with respect to the inkjet ink.3. The inkjet recording liquid set described in claim 1 , further containing a pigment dispersant.4. The inkjet recording liquid set described in claim 1 , wherein the pigment coagulant is a polyvalent metal salt or an organic acid.5. The inkjet recording liquid set described in claim 1 , wherein the water-insoluble resin particles contain a polyurethane resin.6. The inkjet recording liquid set described in claim 1 , wherein the water-insoluble resin particles are composite resin particles in which the polyolefin resin or the polyacrylic resin are emulsified in the polyurethane resin.7. A printed matter comprising: a printing layer containing the inkjet ink; and a pretreatment layer containing the pretreatment liquid claim 1 , wherein the inkjet ink and the pretreatment liquid are contained in the inkjet recording liquid set described in .8. An inkjet recording method containing the step of recording an image of a recording medium of a low-absorbent substrate or a non-absorbent substrate by using the inkjet recording liquid set described in . The entire disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2019-162632 filed on Sep. 6, 2019 with Japan Patent Office is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates to an inkjet recording liquid set, a printed matter, and an inkjet recording method. In particular, the present invention relates to an inkjet recording liquid set excellent in ...

INKJET PRINTER

An inkjet printer includes an inkjet head configured to perform printing using ink along a main scanning direction onto a print medium by moving in the main scanning direction; a platen configured to support, from an opposite side of the inkjet head, a portion of the print medium being printed by the inkjet head by a printing portion supporting region extending in the main scanning direction; a print heater configured to heat the print medium via the printing portion supporting region; and a fan device extending in the main scanning direction, and configured to blow air out from a blower outlet for blowing the air toward a surface of the portion of the print medium supported by the printing portion supporting region. 1. An inkjet printer , comprising:an inkjet head configured to perform printing using ink along a particular direction onto a print medium by moving in the particular direction;a platen configured to support, from an opposite side of the inkjet head, a portion of the print medium being printed by the inkjet head by a printing portion supporting region extending in the particular direction;a heater configured to heat the print medium via the printing portion supporting region; andan air blowing section extending in the particular direction, and configured to blow air out from a blower outlet for blowing the air toward a surface of the portion of the print medium supported by the printing portion supporting region.2. The inkjet printer as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the blower outlet is divided into a plurality of partitions along the particular direction.3. The inkjet printer as set forth in claim 1 , further comprising:a transporter configured to transport the print medium in a direction intersecting the particular direction,wherein the air blowing section is configured so that, of the air blown toward the surface of the portion of the print medium supported by the printing portion supporting region, an amount flowing to an upstream side than the ...

Printing method

A printing method includes an analysis step, which analyses the shape of the three-dimensional surface and position of the printing part of the object to be printed with the three-dimensional surface and converts into two-dimensional data, a placement step, in which at least one part of the object is placed in the placement recess of jig with the three-dimensional surface facing upwards, a primer layer formation step, which forms a primer layer on the printing part based on the two-dimensional data, a white color coating step, which performs UV irradiation after coating white UV curable ink on the surface of the primer layer based on the two-dimensional data, and a color printing step, which performs UV irradiation by coating UV curable ink other than white color on the surface of the printing part on which the white UV curable ink has been coated based on the two-dimensional data.

RECEIVING SOLUTION, INK SET CONTAINING THIS RECEIVING SOLUTION, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING PRINTED MATERIAL WITH USE OF INK SET

This receiving solution for inkjet recording inks contains a resin emulsion as the resin; the polyvalent metal salt contains ions of a polyvalent metal and anions of an organic material; the (organic value)/(inorganic value) ratio, namely the OV/IV value of the anions of the organic material is 0.25 or more but less than 1.30; the HLB value of the surfactant is from 9 to 19 (inclusive); and the surfactant is represented by general formula (1). (In the formula, Rrepresents an optionally branched alkylene group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms (inclusive); Rrepresents a hydrogen atom or an optionally branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms (inclusive); Rrepresents a hydrogen atom or an optionally branched alkyl group having 1 to 3 carbon atoms (inclusive); A represents 2 or 3; X represents ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide; and n represents an integer.) 2. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein the resin is a cationic resin and/or a non-ionic resin.3. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein the receptive solution is ejected by an ink-jet method.43. The receptive solution according to claim 1 , wherein content of the surfactant is 0.5% by mass or more and 4.5% by mass or less in the whole amount of the receptive solution.5. An ink set comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the receptive solution according to ; and'}an ink composition containing a color material.6. A method for producing a printed material claim 1 , comprising a step of applying the receptive solution according to on a recording medium claim 1 , or on an ink composition containing a color material.7. The receptive solution according to claim 2 , wherein the receptive solution is ejected by an ink-jet method.8. The receptive solution according to claim 2 , wherein content of the surfactant is 0.5% by mass or more and 4.5% by mass or less in the whole amount of the receptive solution.9. The receptive solution according to claim 3 , wherein content ...

INK JET RECORDING METHOD AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

An ink jet recording method according to the invention includes attaching a reaction liquid including a reactant for aggregating or thickening a coloring ink component including a coloring material to a recording medium; attaching the coloring ink by an ink jet method to an area where the reaction liquid is attached, in a state where a residual rate of a volatile component of the reaction liquid attached on the recording medium is 25% by mass or more after attaching of the reaction liquid; and attaching a clear ink including a resin to the area where the coloring ink is attached. 1. An ink jet recording method comprising:attaching a reaction liquid including a reactant for aggregating or thickening a coloring ink component including a coloring material to a recording medium;attaching the coloring ink by an ink jet method to an area where the reaction liquid is attached, in a state where a residual rate of a volatile component of the reaction liquid attached on the recording medium is 25% by mass or more; andattaching a clear ink including a resin to the area where the reaction liquid is attached, after the attaching of the coloring ink, or at the same time of the attaching of the coloring ink,wherein the resin includes a urethane-based resin.2. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the recording medium is a recording medium having low absorbability or a recording medium having non-absorbability.3. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the coloring ink is a water-based coloring ink including a resin.4. The ink jet recording method according to claim 3 ,wherein a resin included in the clear ink and a resin included in the coloring ink are the same as each other.5. The ink jet recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the surface temperature of the recording medium between the attaching of the reaction liquid and the attaching of the coloring ink is 38° C. or lower, and the attaching of the coloring ink is started within ...

LAMINATION KIT

An example of a lamination kit includes a first flexible film substrate, a primer fluid, a fixer fluid, an aqueous inkjet ink, a lamination adhesive, and a second flexible film substrate. The primer fluid includes a first binder. The fixer fluid includes a cationic salt and an organic acid. The aqueous inkjet ink includes a second binder, a pigment, a surfactant, a co-solvent, and a balance of water. 1. A lamination kit , comprising:a first flexible film substrate;a primer fluid including a first binder;{'claim-text': ['a cationic salt; and', 'an organic acid;'], '#text': 'a fixer fluid, including:'}{'claim-text': ['a second binder;', 'a pigment;', 'a surfactant;', 'a co-solvent; and', 'a balance of water;'], '#text': 'an aqueous inkjet ink, including:'}a lamination adhesive; anda second flexible film substrate.2. The lamination kit as defined in wherein the lamination adhesive includes a two-part polyurethane.3. The lamination kit as defined in wherein one or both of the first and second flexible film substrates comprise a material selected from the group consisting of polyethylenes claim 1 , polyethylene terephthalate claim 1 , polyvinyl chloride claim 1 , polystyrenes claim 1 , and biaxially oriented polypropylene.4. The lamination kit as defined in wherein the first binder is a combination of an acrylic binder and zirconium acetate.5. The lamination kit as defined in wherein the first binder is a combination of a poly(ethyl acrylate) binder and an ethylene acrylic acid and polyurethane binder.6. The lamination kit as defined in wherein the organic acid of the fixer fluid is selected from the group consisting of acetic acid claim 1 , glycolic acid claim 1 , malonic acid claim 1 , malic acid claim 1 , maleic acid claim 1 , ascorbic acid claim 1 , succinic acid claim 1 , glutaric acid claim 1 , fumaric acid claim 1 , citric acid claim 1 , tartaric acid claim 1 , lactic acid claim 1 , sulfonic acid claim 1 , ortho-phosphoric acid claim 1 , and combinations thereof.7 ...

DIGITAL EMBOSSING

A method of forming a digital embossing on a surface by bonding hard press particles to a carrier. A liquid binder pattern is applied on the carrier by a digital drop application head. Hard press particles are applied on the carrier and the binder pattern such that some hard press particles are bonded to the carrier by the liquid pattern and non-bonded press particles are removed. The carrier with the bonded hard press particles is pressed to the surface and an embossing is formed when the carrier with the hard press particles is removed. 111-. (canceled)12. A method of forming a digital embossing on a surface of a building panel , the method comprising:applying a liquid substance on a carrier for providing a liquid binder pattern;applying hard press particles on the carrier and on the liquid binder pattern such that at least some hard press particles are bonded to the carrier by the liquid binder pattern;removing non-bonded hard press particles from the carrier;pressing the carrier with the bonded hard press particles to the surface; andremoving the carrier with the bonded hard press particles from the pressed surface.13. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the hard press particles are mineral particles.14. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the carrier is a paper or a foil.15. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the liquid substance comprises water.16. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein at least one of the carrier and the liquid substance comprises a binder.17. The method as claimed in claim 12 , wherein the hard press particles are arranged on one surface of the carrier and a print is arranged on an opposite surface of the carrier.18. The method as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the print is a transfer print.19. The method as claimed in claim 17 , wherein the print is a conventional print claim 17 , a print provided with conventional rollers claim 17 , or a binder-and-powder (BAP) print.20. The method as claimed in claim 17 , ...

PRINTING SYSTEM AND METHOD

There is disclosed a method of printing onto the surface of a substrate, which method comprises i) coating a donor surface () with a monolayer of particles, ii) treating the substrate surface () to render at least selected regions tacky, and iii) contacting the substrate surface with the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface only to the tacky regions of the substrate surface. After printing on a substrate (), the donor surface () returns to the coating station () where the continuity of the monolayer is restored by recovering with fresh particles the regions of the donor surface exposed by the transfer of particles to the substrate. 125-. (canceled)26. A printing system comprising:a continuously circulating endless donor surface,a coating station for applying particles to the donor surface, the donor surface bearing a monolayer coating of individual particles on exiting the coating station,a treatment station at which a substrate surface is treated to produce selected regions of the substrate surface having an affinity to the particles on the donor surface that is greater than the affinity of the particles to the donor surface, andan impression station at which the substrate surface contacts the donor surface to cause particles to transfer from the donor surface to only the selected regions of the substrate surface, thereby exposing corresponding regions of the donor surface,wherein after passing through the impression station, the donor surface returns, during operation, to the coating station for the layer of particles to be rendered continuous by the application of fresh particles to the exposed regions of the donor surface.27. A printing system as claimed in claim 26 , wherein the coating station comprises:a) a supply of particles suspended in a fluid, the particles adhering more strongly to the donor surface than to one another,b) an application device for applying the fluid to the donor surface in a manner to cause the particles ...

INKJET PRINTING-LAMINATION INLINE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Provided is a printing-lamination inline system and method being suitable for manufacturing packages having various kinds of package designs in small quantity and being capable of performing inkjet printing and lamination in an inline manner. The printing-lamination inline system comprises: a first web-shaped base material supply unit configured to supply a first web-shaped base material; an inkjet printer of a single-pass system, which is configured to subject the first web-shaped base material to aqueous inkjet printing; an adhesive application unit configured to apply an adhesive to the first web-shaped base material subjected to the aqueous inkjet printing; a second web-shaped base material supply unit configured to supply a second web-shaped base material so that the second web-shaped base material is bonded to the first web-shaped base material; a lamination unit configured to subject the first web-shaped base material and the second web-shaped base material to lamination; and an aging box configured to cause aging of a laminate film obtained by the lamination. 1. A printing-lamination inline system , comprising:a first web-shaped base material supply unit configured to supply a first web-shaped base material;an inkjet printer of a single-pass system configured to subject the first web-shaped base material to aqueous inkjet printing;an adhesive application unit configured to apply an adhesive to the first web-shaped base material subjected to the aqueous inkjet printing;a second web-shaped base material supply unit configured to supply a second web-shaped base material so that the second web-shaped base material is bonded to the first web-shaped base material;a lamination unit configured to subject the first web-shaped base material and the second web-shaped base material to lamination; andan aging box configured to cause aging of a laminate film obtained by the lamination.2. A printing-lamination inline system according to claim 1 , wherein the lamination is ...

PRINTING APPARATUS

A printing apparatus includes a recording section including a plurality of ink heads configured to discharge, ink, a first reaction solution head, and a second reaction solution head configured to discharge the reaction solution, a driving section configured to drive the recording section, and a controller configured to execute causing the driving section to move the recording section in a first direction, causing the plurality of ink heads to discharge the ink, and causing the first reaction solution head and the second reaction solution head to discharge the reaction solution. The plurality of ink heads are arranged in the first direction. The first reaction solution head is located downstream in the first direction of an ink head located most downstream in the first direction. The second reaction solution head is located between two ink heads located adjacent to each other in the first direction. 1. A printing apparatus comprising: a plurality of ink heads configured to discharge, onto a recording medium, ink containing a color material condensing with a reaction solution;', 'a first reaction solution head configured to discharge the reaction solution onto the recording medium; and', 'a second reaction solution head configured to discharge the reaction solution onto the recording medium;, 'a recording section includinga driving section configured to drive the recording section relative to the recording medium; and causing the driving section to move the recording section in a first direction relative to the recording medium;', 'causing the plurality of ink heads to discharge the ink; and', 'causing the first reaction solution head and the second reaction solution head to discharge the reaction solutions, wherein, 'a controller configured to execute a first operation ofthe plurality of ink heads are arranged in the first direction,the first reaction solution head is located downstream in the first direction of an ink head of the plurality of ink heads located most ...

INKJET PRINTING DEVICE, INK SET, AND INKJET PRINTING METHOD

The aim is to form a print pattern remarkably glossy and quick-dry for efficient cure of inks. An inkjet printing device is provided that includes a controller. The controller prompts a UVLED unit to emit ultraviolet light to precure inks of an ink set discharged from an inkjet head unit by irradiating the inks with ultraviolet light. The controller further prompts the UVLED unit to irradiate the precured inks with ultraviolet light. The ink set includes color UV inks each containing an ultraviolet-curable resin and a colorant but containing no metallic particle, and a solvent UV ink containing an ultraviolet-curable resin, a solvent, and metallic particles. 1. An ink set , comprising a plurality of types of inks to be discharged from an inkjet printing device , and the ink set comprising:a color UV ink, containing an ultraviolet-curable resin and a colorant but containing no metallic particle; anda solvent UV ink, containing an ultraviolet-curable resin, a solvent, and metallic particles.2. The ink set as set forth in claim 1 , wherein the solvent UV ink comprises the solvent in a content of greater than or equal to 10% by weight and less than or equal to 90% by weight.3. An inkjet printing method of performing a printing operation on a recording medium using the ink set as set forth in claim 1 , the inkjet printing method comprising:a step of discharging the color UV ink onto the recording medium;a step of discharging the solvent UV ink onto the recording medium; andan ultraviolet irradiating step of irradiating the color UV ink and the solvent UV ink on the recording medium with ultraviolet light.4. The inkjet printing method as set forth in claim 3 , further comprising:a drying step of drying the color UV ink and the solvent UV ink subsequent to the ultraviolet irradiating step.5. An inkjet printing method of performing a printing operation using inks curable by being irradiated with ultraviolet light claim 3 , the inkjet printing method comprising:a discharging ...

IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

An image forming apparatus includes a recording medium stacker, an application unit, an image forming unit and a sheet reverse passage. The recording medium stacker is configured to stack a recording medium. The application unit is configured to apply a treatment liquid to the recording medium. The image forming unit is disposed downstream from the application unit in a conveyance direction of the recording medium. The image forming unit being configured to form an image on the recording medium. The sheet reverse passage is configured to reverse the recording medium after the recording medium passes through the image forming unit to re-convey the recording medium to the application unit.

METHOD FOR INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING

An ink jet printing method includes jetting an aqueous ink jet ink onto a fabric containing cellulose fibres followed by a drying step. The ink jet ink includes a polyurethane resin having an anionic group and a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof, wherein the polyurethane resin is obtainable by reacting a polyester polyol, a polyether diol, a polyol or amine containing an anionic group, and a polyisocyanate, and the polyester polyol is obtained by reacting an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a polyol. 115-. (canceled)16. An ink jet printing method comprising:jetting an aqueous ink jet ink onto a fabric including cellulose fibers; anddrying the jetted aqueous ink jet ink; whereinthe aqueous ink jet ink includes a polyurethane resin including an anionic group and a polyalkylene oxide in a side chain thereof;the polyurethane resin is obtained by reacting a polyester polyol, a polyether diol, a polyol or an amine including an anionic group, and a polyisocyanate; andthe polyester polyol is obtained by reacting an aromatic polycarboxylic acid and a polyol.17. The ink jet printing method according to claim 16 , wherein the aqueous ink jet ink further includes a pigment.18. The ink jet printing method according to claim 16 , wherein the aromatic polycarboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of phthalic acid claim 16 , terephthalic acid claim 16 , isophthalic acid claim 16 , and phthalic acid anhydride.19. The ink jet printing method according to claim 17 , wherein the aromatic polycarboxylic acid is selected from the group consisting of phthalic acid claim 17 , terephthalic acid claim 17 , isophthalic acid claim 17 , and phthalic acid anhydride.20. The ink jet printing method according to claim 16 , wherein a corrected polyol ratio of the polyurethane resin is higher than 0.2.21. The ink jet printing method according to claim 19 , wherein a corrected polyol ratio of the polyurethane resin is higher than 0.2.22. The ink jet printing method according to ...

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TRANSFER SHEET AND ITS USE

A method for manufacturing a transfer sheet capable of forming a coat layer for protecting an image with high positional accuracy is provided. The method includes a step of printing an ink for forming an image on a water-soluble layer by an inkjet method to form an image layer, and a step of printing an ink containing a photocurable compound on the image layer by the inkjet method to form a coat layer, and the water-soluble layer, the image layer, or the coat layer contains a hot-melt inorganic substance. 1. A method for manufacturing a transfer sheet , comprising:an image layer forming step of forming an image layer by printing an ink for forming an image on a base material having a water-soluble layer containing a water-soluble component by an inkjet method; anda coat layer forming step of printing an ink containing a photocurable compound on the image layer by an inkjet method to form a coat layer,wherein at least one of the water-soluble layer, the ink for forming the image, and the ink containing the photocurable compound contains a hot-melt inorganic substance.2. The method for manufacturing a transfer sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe ink containing the photocurable compound contains the hot-melt inorganic substance.3. The method for manufacturing a transfer sheet according to claim 1 , whereinthe hot-melt inorganic substance is glass.4. The method for manufacturing a transfer sheet according to claim 2 , whereinthe hot-melt inorganic substance is glass.5. A transfer sheet manufactured by the method for manufacturing a transfer sheet according to .6. A method for manufacturing a printed matter claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a transfer step of immersing the transfer sheet manufactured by the method for manufacturing a transfer sheet according to to dissolve the water-soluble layer, so as to adhere a printing object to the image layer and the coat layer separated from the base material, from a side of the image ...

IMAGE RECORDING METHOD

Provided is an image recording method including applying a pretreatment liquid containing water and a resin X and an ink containing water and a colorant onto a resin base material A which has a specific distortion rate and to which a tension is applied, to obtain an image, heating the image to a temperature Tand drying the image, and cooling the image to a temperature T, in which σcalculated by Equation (1) is 40 kgf/cmor less. E(T) represents an elastic modulus of the resin X at the temperature T, ε(T) represents an expansion coefficient of the resin base material A under specific conditions, E(T) represents an elastic modulus of the resin X at a temperature T of the image in the cooling, α(T) represents a linear expansion coefficient of the resin X at the temperature T, and α(T) represents a linear expansion coefficient of the resin base material A under specific conditions. 2. The image recording method according to claim 1 ,{'sub': 'total', 'sup': '2', 'wherein σis 30 kgf/cmor less.'}3. The image recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the tension S1, the tension S2, and the tension S3 are each independently in a range of 10 N/m to 60 N/m.4. The image recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin base material A has a thickness of 12 μm to 60 μm.5. The image recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin base material A is a polypropylene base material or a nylon base material.6. The image recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin X is at least one of an acrylic resin or a polyester resin.7. The image recording method according to claim 1 ,wherein the resin base material A has a long film shape, andthe application of the pretreatment liquid and the ink in the applying, the drying of the image in the drying, and the cooling of the image in the cooling are performed while the resin base material A is transported in a longitudinal direction of the resin base material A using a roll-to-roll method. This application is a ...

FLUID SETS FOR TEXTILE PRINTING

A fluid set for textile printing can include an ink composition including an ink vehicle, pigment, and from 1 wt % to 15 wt % epoxide-reactive polymer. The fluid set can also include a fixer fluid including a fixer vehicle, and from 0.5 wt % to 12 wt % of a multiepoxide-containing resin. 1. A fluid set for textile printing , comprising: an ink vehicle,', 'pigment, and', 'from 1 wt % to 15 wt % epoxide-reactive polymer; and, 'an ink composition including a fixer vehicle, and', 'from 0.5 wt % to 12 wt % of a multiepoxide-containing resin., 'a fixer fluid including3. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the pigment includes a surface with an epoxide-reactive group.4. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the epoxide-reactive polymer includes reactive groups selected from amine claim 1 , carboxyl claim 1 , hydroxyl claim 1 , acid anhydride claim 1 , phenol claim 1 , thiol claim 1 , or a combination thereof.5. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the epoxide-reactive polymer is a polyurethane binder.6. The fluid set of claim 5 , wherein the polyurethane binder is an anionic aliphatic polyester-polyurethane.7. The fluid set of claim 1 , wherein the fixer vehicle comprises water and an organic co-solvent claim 1 , the water being present in the fixer composition in an amount from 65 wt % to 96 wt % and the organic co-solvent being present in the fixer composition in an amount from 1.5 wt % to 32.5 wt %.8. A textile printing system claim 1 , comprising:a fabric substrate; an ink vehicle,', 'pigment, and', 'from 1 wt % to 15 wt % epoxide-reactive polymer; and, 'an ink composition including a fixer vehicle, and', 'from 0.5 wt % to 12 wt % of a multiepoxide-containing resin., 'a fixer fluid including9. The textile printing system of claim 8 , wherein the fabric substrate includes cotton claim 8 , polyester claim 8 , nylon claim 8 , wool claim 8 , or a blend thereof.10. The textile printing system of claim 8 , wherein the fabric substrate includes a surface with an epoxide-reactive ...

METHOD FOR TEXTILE PRINTING

A method is presented for direct digital printing on a textile substrate utilizing a two-step pretreatment comprising a plasma pretreatment and a heat pretreatment step followed by inkjet printing on the textile and a final heat treatment step. 1. A method for printing of a textile comprising providing a textile substrate;applying a plasma pretreatment;applying a first heat treatment to the textile substrate;applying an ink fixative agent;applying an inkjet ink;applying a second heat treatment.2. The method of in which the plasma pretreatment is applied using an ambient air plasma system.3. The method of in which the ambient air plasma system is a diffuse coplanar surface barrier discharge ambient air plasma system4. The method of in which the first heat treatment is applied at temperatures of 80° C. to 180° C. for a time of 15 sec to 5 min.5. The method of in which the ink fixative agent comprises:a cationic fixing agent;and water.6. The method of in which the ink fixative agent comprises:an organic cosolvent;a cationic fixing agent;and water.7. The method of in which the ink fixative agent is applied by means of an inkjet printhead.8. The method of in which the inkjet ink is a white ink comprising:a dispersion of a white pigment.9. The method of in which the white pigment is selected from a group consisting of titanium dioxide claim 8 , zinc oxide claim 8 , zirconium oxide claim 8 , calcium carbonate claim 8 , alumina claim 8 , aluminum oxyhydroxide claim 8 , kaolinite and combinations thereof.10. The method of in which the inkjet ink is applied to the substrate by means of an inkjet printhead.11. The method of in which the second heat treatment is applied at temperatures of 100° C. to 180° C. for a time of 30 sec to 20 min.12. A printing system comprising:a textile substrate;a means of pretreating the textile substrate by means of plasma pretreatment using a plasma system;a means of heating the plasma pretreated textile substrate after pretreatment;a means of ...

Printed material, image recording method, and image recording apparatus

A printed material of the present invention is a printed material including a recording medium, a color material layer, and a fine irregular layer functioning as an outermost layer in this order; the color material layer contains a pigment; the fine irregular layer contains spherical particles having a specific average particle diameter; the spherical particles are present in a thickness direction of the fine irregular layer; and the surface of the fine irregular layer has convex portions having an average height of 0.04 to 0.15 μm and an image definition C(2) is 50% or more.

PRINTED DECORATIVE SURFACE COVERINGS

The present invention relates to a primer layer to improve the printability of floor or wall covering by aqueous ink compositions, the primer layer comprising one or more acrylic copolymers and silica and the covering comprising polyvinyl chloride. 1. Primer layer to improve the printability of floor or wall covering by aqueous ink compositions , said primer layer comprising one or more acrylic copolymers and silica and said covering comprising polyvinyl chloride.2. The primer layer according to comprising from 15 to 35% by weight claim 1 , of silica and from 40 to 80% by weight claim 1 , of one or more acrylic copolymer.3. The primer layer according to wherein the silica is characterized by a d50 particle size as determined by the laser light scattering granulometry technique claim 1 , according to ISO 13320-1 claim 1 , comprised between 4.5 and 14 μm.4. The primer layer according to wherein the silica is characterized by a BET specific surface according to ISO 9277 of at least 350 m2/g.5. A printed decorative surface covering comprising a polyvinyl chloride substrate coated with a primer layer as claimed in claim 1 , the polyvinyl chloride substrate coated with a primer carrying a print applied directly thereon.6. A printed decorative surface covering according to claim 5 , wherein the thickness of the primer layer is comprised between 5 and 30 μm.7. The printed decorative surface covering according to claim 5 , comprising two or more assembled substrates claim 5 , each of said substrates being coated with a primer layer according to claim 5 , said primer layer being covered by a print layer.8. Method for the preparation of the decorative surface covering according to claim 5 , comprising the steps of:providing a polyvinyl chloride substrate;applying the primer layer;printing a print on said primer layer with an aqueous pigment ink composition;drying and/or curing the aqueous pigment ink composition to form a printed substrate.9. The method according to wherein ...

Variable printed uv curable adhesive retail signs

An adhesive sign suited to use in retail applications includes a substrate layer. An adhesive layer is disposed on the substrate layer. The adhesive layer defines an exposed region for attachment to an associated structure. The adhesive layer is derived from a photo-curable inkjet composition. An ink layer is disposed on the substrate layer. The ink layer includes an image. The ink layer is derived from a photo-curable inkjet composition. The adhesive layer and ink layer can be formed in the same inkjet printing process and cured in a common photo-curing station. A stack of the adhesive signs can be assembled without interleaving a release liner between each pair of signs.

PRETREATMENT DEVICE

A guide guides a movement of a platen from a set position P at which a recording medium is set on the platen to a press position P at which a heat press portion performs heat press operation on the recording medium. A distance from the set position P to the press position P is longer than a distance from the set position P to an application position P at which an application portion applies a pretreatment agent onto the recording medium set on the platen. 1. A pretreatment device comprising:a platen;an application portion configured to apply a pretreatment agent onto a recording medium set on the platen;a heat press portion configured to perform a heat press operation on the recording medium, to which the pretreatment agent has been applied by the application portion; anda guide configured to guide a movement of the platen from a set position at which the recording medium is set on the platen to a press position at which the heat press portion performs the heat press operation on the recording medium, a distance from the set position to the press position being longer than a distance from the set position to an application position at which the application portion applies the pretreatment agent onto the recording medium set on the platen.2. The pretreatment device according to claim 1 , whereinthe guide guides the platen to the application position separated in a first direction from the set position, and guides the platen to the press position that is separated in the first direction from the application position.3. The pretreatment device according to further comprising:a press pressure receiving portion configured to receive a press pressure by the heat press portion coming into contact with the platen when the platen is heat pressed by the heat press portion,whereinthe platen is movable with respect to the guide in a press direction of the heat press portion.4. The pretreatment device according to claim 3 , whereinthe press pressure receiving portion is provided ...

Pretreatment device

A pretreatment device includes a platen, a guide that guide a conveyance of the platen from a set position at which a recorded medium is set on an upper surface of the platen, a spray that sprays a pretreatment agent onto the recording medium set on the upper surface of the platen, an input portion into which is input at least one of an application range of the pretreatment agent onto the recording medium and an application amount of the pretreatment agent, a processor; and a memory storing computer-readable instructions. The computer-readable instructions also includes setting, on the basis of at least one of the application range and the application amount input into the input portion, at least one of a conveyance speed of the platen and a spray duty ratio that is a ratio of a spray time during a spray period of the pretreatment agent.

Treatment Agent and Ink Set

There is provided a treatment agent applicable to a recording surface of a recording medium which is recording paper or fabric. The treatment agent contains: a non-cationic sizing agent; and at least one cationic substance which is selected from the group consisting of: a cationic polymer capable of forming a flexible film in a case that the cationic polymer is dried, a cationic surfactant, a polyvalent metal salt and a polyvalent metal ion. 1. A treatment agent applicable to a recording surface of a recording medium which is recording paper or fabric , the treatment agent comprising:a non-cationic sizing agent; andat least one cationic substance which is selected from the group consisting of: a cationic polymer capable of forming a flexible film in a case that the cationic polymer is dried, a cationic surfactant, a polyvalent metal salt and a polyvalent metal ion.2. The treatment agent according to claim 1 , wherein a blending amount of the cationic substance in an entire amount of the treatment agent is in a range of 1% by weight to 15% by weight.3. The treatment agent according to claim 1 , wherein a blending amount of the cationic substance in an entire amount of the treatment agent is in a range of 10% by weight to 15% by weight.5. The treatment agent according to claim 4 , wherein the cationic polymer is the cationic polymer having a urethane structure.6. The treatment agent according to claim 5 , wherein a ratio of the urethane structure is not less than 10% by weight in the cationic polymer having the urethane structure.7. The treatment agent according to claim 5 , wherein the treatment agent contains an emulsion of the cationic polymer having the urethane structure.8. The treatment agent according to claim 5 , wherein the cationic polymer having the urethane structure further has at least one of an acrylic structure and a styrene structure.9. The treatment agent according to claim 8 , wherein the cationic polymer having the urethane structure has the ...

Recording method, recording apparatus, and ink set

Disclosed is a recording method including recording which includes attaching a color ink composition, which contains a coloring material, and a reaction solution, which includes an aggregating agent which aggregates components of the color ink composition, to a recording medium in no particular order, in which the color ink composition gives recorded matter with a glossiness at 60° of 60 to 100 when the color ink composition is individually attached to a recording medium with a glossiness at 60° of 80 to 100.

LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS

A liquid discharge apparatus includes a head configured to discharge a pretreatment liquid from nozzles formed on a nozzle surface of the head onto a medium, a holder configured to hold the medium with a gap between the nozzle surface of the head and the holder, and a heater configured to heat the medium held by the holder. The head discharges the pretreatment liquid onto the medium held by the holder with the gap of 4.0 mm or more. 1. A liquid discharge apparatus comprising:a head configured to discharge a pretreatment liquid from nozzles formed on a nozzle surface of the head onto a medium;a holder configured to hold the medium with a gap between the nozzle surface of the head and the holder; anda heater configured to heat the medium held by the holder,wherein the head discharges the pretreatment liquid onto the medium held by the holder with the gap of 4.0 mm or more.2. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the holder includes the heater.3. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the holder includes:a first holding area that includes the heater; anda second holding area that does not include the heater,wherein the head does not discharge the pretreatment liquid at a position facing the first holding area.4. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the first holding area has a temperature gradient in which temperature decreases toward the second holding area.5. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the second holding area includes:a first area that faces the head; anda second area that does not face the head,wherein temperature at the first area is lower than temperature at the second area.6. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the holder is configured to convey the medium, andthe first holding area is disposed upstream of each of the second holding area and the head in a direction of conveyance of the medium.7. The liquid discharge apparatus according ...

INK, INK ACCOMMODATING UNIT, PRINTING METHOD, AND INKJET PRINTING DEVICE

An ink contains water, an organic solvent, and a resin having a glass transition temperature Tg of from 0 to 70 degrees C., wherein a contact angle θ1 of the ink against a vinyl chloride resin film and a contact angle θ2 of the ink against an ink image formed with the ink satisfies the following relationship: θ1<θ2. 1. An ink comprising:water;an organic solvent; anda resin having a glass transition temperature Tg of from 0 to 70 degrees C., wherein a contact angle θ1 of the ink against a vinyl chloride resin film and a contact angle θ2 of the ink against an ink image formed with the ink satisfies the following relationship: θ1<θ2.2. The ink according to claim 1 , further comprising a silicone-based surfactant.3. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of the organic solvent having a contact angle θ3 of the organic solvent of 20 degrees or less against the vinyl chloride resin film is 30 percent by mass or more in the ink.4. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein a proportion of the organic solvent having a boiling point of 180 degrees C. or lower is 30 percent by mass or more in the ink.5. The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the resin comprises a polyurethane resin.6. The ink according to claim 5 , wherein the polyurethane resin comprises a polyurethane resin particle.7. An ink accommodating unit comprising:a container; and{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the ink of accommodated in the container.'}8. A printing method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'attaching the ink of to a substrate.'}9. The printing method according to claim 8 , further comprising discharging the ink to the substrate.10. The printing method according to claim 8 , further comprising heating the substrate at 40 to 60 degrees C. by a plate heater.11. An inkjet printing device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00007', 'claim 7'}, 'the ink accommodating unit of .'} This patent application is based on and claims priority pursuant to ...

RECORDING METHOD AND RECORDING APPARATUS

According to the invention, there is provided a recording method which includes discharging and adhering a reaction liquid to an ink non-absorbable or ink low-absorbable recording medium in a form of a droplet, by using an ink jet method, the reaction liquid containing a reagent for aggregating or thickening of a colored ink composition, so as to have a content of 0.1 mol/kg to 0.9 mol/kg, and the reaction liquid having an adhering amount which is set to be equal to or smaller than 1.9 mg/inch, and adhering a colored ink composition to the recording medium to which the reaction liquid has adhered. A period from when adhering of the reaction liquid is ended until adhering of the colored ink composition is started is within 30 seconds. A surface temperature of the recording medium from the adhering of the reaction liquid to the adhering of the colored ink composition is equal to or lower than 38° C. 1. A recording method comprising:{'sup': '2', 'discharging and adhering a reaction liquid to an ink non-absorbable or ink low-absorbable recording medium in a form of a droplet, by using an ink jet method, the reaction liquid containing a reagent for aggregating or thickening of a colored ink composition, and the reaction liquid having an adhering amount which is set to be equal to or smaller than 1.9 mg/inch; and'}adhering a colored ink composition to the recording medium to which the reaction liquid has adhered;whereinthe recording medium is heated before adhering the colored ink composition to the recording medium,a period from when adhering of the reaction liquid is ended until adhering of the colored ink composition is started is within 30 seconds, anda surface temperature of the recording medium from the adhering of the reaction liquid to the adhering of the colored ink composition is equal to or lower than 38° C.2. The recording method according to claim 1 , whereina mass of the reaction liquid per droplet (1 dot) in the adhering of the reaction liquid is equal to ...

TEXTILE PRINTING INK SET AND TEXTILE PRINTING METHOD

Provided are a textile printing ink set including a pretreatment liquid including a quaternary ammonium cation having a molecular weight of 3000 or less, and an ink composition including a water-insoluble dye, a dispersing agent, and water, wherein a content of the quaternary ammonium cation relative to a total amount of the pretreatment liquid is 5 mass % to 20 mass %; and a textile printing method. 1. A textile printing ink set comprising:a pretreatment liquid comprising a quaternary ammonium cation having a molecular weight of 3000 or less; andan ink composition comprising a water-insoluble dye, a dispersing agent, and water,wherein a content of the quaternary ammonium cation relative to a total amount of the pretreatment liquid is 5 mass % to 20 mass %, andthe water-insoluble dye is C.I. Solvent Black 3.2. The textile printing ink set according to claim 1 , wherein the quaternary ammonium cation has a total number of carbon atoms of 10 or more.3. The textile printing ink set according to claim 1 , wherein the quaternary ammonium cation has an aromatic ring.4. The textile printing ink set according to claim 1 , wherein the quaternary ammonium cation has a benzyl group.5. The textile printing ink set according to claim 1 , wherein the dispersing agent is a urethane resin.6. The textile printing ink set according to claim 1 , wherein the water-insoluble dye is at least one dye selected from the group consisting of an oil-soluble dye claim 1 , a disperse dye claim 1 , and a vat dye.7. A textile printing method comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'applying the pretreatment liquid comprised in the textile printing ink set according to , to a textile; and'}{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'applying the ink composition comprised in the textile printing ink set according to , to the textile to which the pretreatment liquid has been applied.'}8. The textile printing method according to claim 7 , wherein claim 7 , in the applying ...

Ink Set, Image Forming Method And Ink-Jet Recording Apparatus

There is provided an ink set usable for forming an image on a recording medium which is fabric or recording paper, the ink set including: a water-based ink for ink-jet recording including a pigment, a first resin and water; and a treatment agent including a second resin and the water. The ink set satisfies the following conditions (1) to (3): condition (1): 0.9≤(B+C)/A; condition (2): 3≤A≤9; condition (3): B<9. In the conditions (1) to (3), A: a blending amount (% by weight) of the pigment in an entire amount of the water-based ink; B: a blending amount (% by weight) of the first resin in the entire amount of the water-based ink; and C: a blending amount (% by weight) of the second resin in an entire amount of the treatment agent. 1. An ink set usable for forming an image on a recording medium which is fabric or recording paper , the ink set comprising:a water-based ink for ink-jet recording including a pigment, a first resin and water; anda treatment agent including a second resin and water, [{'br': None, 'i': B+C', 'A, '0.9≤()/\u2003\u2003condition (1), {'br': None, 'i': 'A≤', '3≤9\u2003\u2003condition (2), {'br': None, 'i': 'B<', '9,\u2003\u2003condition (3)], 'wherein the ink set satisfies the following conditions (1) to (3)in the conditions (1) to (3),A: a blending amount (% by weight) of the pigment in an entire amount of the water-based ink,B: a blending amount (% by weight) of the first resin in the entire amount of the water-based ink, andC: a blending amount (% by weight) of the second resin in an entire amount of the treatment agent.2. The ink set according to claim 1 , further satisfying the following condition (4):{'br': None, 'i': B+C', 'A≤, '()/2,\u2003\u2003condition (4)in the condition (4),A: the blending amount (% by weight) of the pigment in the entire amount of the water-based ink,B: the blending amount (% by weight) of the first resin in the entire amount of the water-based ink, andC: the blending amount (% by weight) of the second resin in the ...

FULL COLOR SUBLIMATION TO 100% COTTON

A method for transferring an image to a fabric, including providing a recording medium; coating the recording medium with a specialty coating including a silicone release agent, a silicone emulsion catalyst, and a binder; printing an image on the recording medium including the specialty coating, the image being printed using a sublimation ink; adhering a powder adhesive to the image printed on the recording medium while the image is in a wet state; transferring the recording medium including powder adhesive and image to the fabric; and hot-pressing the powder adhesive and image to the fabric to adhere the powder adhesive and image to the fabric. 1. A method for transferring an image to a fabric , comprising:providing a recording medium;coating the recording medium with a specialty coating including a silicone release agent, a silicone emulsion catalyst, and a binder;printing an image on the recording medium including the specialty coating, the image being printed using a sublimation ink;adhering a powder adhesive to the image printed on the recording medium while the image is in a wet or tactile state;transferring the recording medium including powder adhesive and image to the fabric; andhot-pressing the powder adhesive and image to the fabric to adhere the powder adhesive and image to the fabric.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the specialty coating claim 1 , a ratio of an amount of the silicone release agent to an amount of the silicon emulsion catalyst is about 4 to 1.3. The method according to claim 1 , where the specialty coating further includes a humectant claim 1 , a pigment claim 1 , and a wetting agent.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the binder including polyvinyl alcohol.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the binder includes a styrene/n-butyl acrylate copolymer.6. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the powder adhesive is a copolyester or a thermoplastic polyurethane.7. The method according to claim 1 ...

FOIL, FLOCK OR HOT STAMPING MATERIAL TO FABRIC

A method for transferring an image to a fabric, including providing a recording medium; coating the recording medium with a specialty coating including a silicone release agent, a silicone emulsion catalyst, and a binder; printing an image on the recording medium including the specialty coating, the image being printed using a sublimation ink; adhering a powder adhesive to the image printed on the recording medium while the image is in a wet state; transferring the recording medium including powder adhesive and image to the fabric; and hot-pressing the powder adhesive and image to the fabric to adhere the powder adhesive and image to the fabric. 1. A method for transferring an image to a fabric , comprising:providing a recording medium;coating the recording medium with a specialty coating including a silicone release agent, a silicone emulsion catalyst, and a binder;printing an image on the recording medium including the specialty coating, the image being printed using an ink selected from the group consisting of aqueous inks, solvent-based inks, pigment inks, dye inks;adhering a powder adhesive to the image printed on the recording medium while the image is in a wet state;transferring the recording medium including powder adhesive and image to the fabric;hot-pressing the powder adhesive and image to the fabric to adhere the powder adhesive and image to the fabric; andproviding a flock or foil to the adhered powder adhesive and image.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in the specialty coating claim 1 , a ratio of an amount of the silicone release agent to an amount of the silicon emulsion catalyst is about 4 to 1.3. The method according to claim 1 , where the specialty coating further includes a humectant claim 1 , a pigment claim 1 , and a wetting agent.4. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the binder including polyvinyl alcohol.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the binder includes a styrene/n-butyl acrylate copolymer.6. The ...

PRETREATMENT DEVICE, METHOD OF PRETREATMENT FOR PRETREATMENT DEVICE, AND PRINTING APPARATUS

A pretreatment device includes: a medium support portion configured to support a medium that is transported; a pretreatment-agent ejecting portion configured to eject a pretreatment agent; an absorbing-member support portion configured to support an absorbing member between the medium and the pretreatment-agent ejecting portion in a direction in which the pretreatment agent is ejected, the absorbing member being configured to absorb the pretreatment agent ejected from the pretreatment-agent ejecting portion; and a pressing unit configured to press, toward the medium, the absorbing member to which the pretreatment agent is ejected from the pretreatment-agent ejecting portion. 1. A pretreatment device comprising:a medium support portion configured to support a medium that is transported;a pretreatment-agent ejecting portion configured to eject a pretreatment agent;an absorbing-member support portion configured to support an absorbing member between the medium and the pretreatment-agent ejecting portion in a direction in which the pretreatment agent is ejected, the absorbing member being configured to absorb the pretreatment agent ejected from the pretreatment-agent ejecting portion; anda pressing unit configured to press, toward the medium, the absorbing member to which the pretreatment agent is ejected from the pretreatment-agent ejecting portion.2. The pretreatment device according to comprising:a feeding portion configured to feed the absorbing member to the absorbing-member support portion; anda winding unit configured to wind the absorbing member supported by the absorbing-member support portion.3. The pretreatment device according to claim 1 , whereinthe absorbing-member support portion is provided between the absorbing member and the medium in a direction in which the pretreatment agent is ejected, and is configured to support the absorbing member at a position where the absorbing member is opposed to the pretreatment-agent ejecting portion in the direction in ...

Liquid discharge system, image forming apparatus, and liquid discharge method

A liquid discharge system includes a pretreatment execution device to perform pretreatment on a medium and a liquid discharge head to discharge liquid onto the medium based on image information on an image to be output. The liquid discharge system further includes circuitry configured to control a manner of the pretreatment based on the image information.

Ink jet image forming method and ink jet image forming apparatus

Provided are an ink jet image forming method and an ink jet image forming apparatus in which a complex elastic modulus (Pa) before an intermediate image comes into contact with a liquid absorbing member is 4.0 or more in the common logarithm, and a complex elastic modulus (Pa) before the intermediate image comes into contact with the recording medium is 7.0 or less in the common logarithm.

DIGITAL THERMAL BINDER AND POWDER PRINTING

A method of forming a digital print on a surface () by applying powder of dry ink () including colourants () on the surface, bonding a part of the dry ink () powder to the surface () by a digital heating print head () such that the digital print is formed by the bonded dry ink colourants () and removing non-bonded dry ink () from the surface (). 112-. (canceled)13. A method of forming a digital print on a surface of a floor panel , wherein the method comprises:applying colorants on the surface;bonding a part of the colorants to the surface by application of a liquid substance on the colorants; andremoving non-bonded colorants from the surface such that the digital print is formed by the bonded colorants.14. The method of claim 13 , wherein the colorants comprise wood fibers or mineral particles.15. The method of claim 13 , wherein the colorants comprise pigment coated wood fibers or pigment coated wood fibers mineral particles.16. The method of claim 13 , wherein the colorants comprise a binder.17. The method of claim 16 , wherein the binder is a thermosetting resin.18. The method of claim 16 , wherein the binder is a thermoplastic resin.19. The method of claim 13 , wherein the liquid substance comprises a binder.20. The method of claim 13 , wherein the liquid substance is water based.21. The method of claim 13 , further comprising exposing the digital print to IR light claim 13 , UV light claim 13 , hot air claim 13 , or microwave radiation.22. The method of claim 13 , wherein the liquid substance is applied with a Piezo ink head or a thermo ink head.23. The method of claim 13 , wherein the liquid substance is applied as drops arranged in a raster and wherein the colorants are bonded with several drops.24. The method of claim 13 , wherein the surface with the bonded colorants is pressed after removing the non-bonded colorants.25. The method of claim 13 , further comprising permanently bonding said part of the colorants to the surface with heat and pressure after ...

DIGITAL THERMAL BINDER AND POWDER PRINTING

A method of forming a digital print on a surface by applying powder of dry ink including colourants on the surface, bonding a part of the dry ink powder to the surface by a digital heating print head such that the digital print is formed by the bonded dry ink colourants and removing non-bonded dry ink from the surface. 112-. (canceled)13. A method of forming a digital print on a surface of a building panel , wherein the method comprises:applying a liquid substance on the surface;applying mineral particles coated with a thermosetting resin on the liquid substance and the surface;bonding a part of the mineral particles to the surface with the liquid substance; andremoving non-bonded mineral particles from the surface such that the digital print is formed by the bonded mineral particles.14. The method as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the mineral particles comprise aluminum oxide.15. The method as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the mineral particles comprise sand powder claim 13 , stone powder claim 13 , glass particles claim 13 , glass powders or minerals derived from oxygen claim 13 , silicon claim 13 , aluminum claim 13 , iron claim 13 , magnesium claim 13 , calcium claim 13 , sodium or potassium.16. The method as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the mineral particles comprise color pigments.17. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the color pigments are bonded to the mineral particles by the thermosetting resin.18. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the color pigments are applied on an upper part and a lower part of the mineral particles.19. The method as claimed in claim 16 , wherein the mineral particles further comprise a content of thermosetting resin that is 10-30% and a pigment content that is 5-25% of the total weight of the mineral particles.20. The method as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the thermosetting resin is a melamine formaldehyde resin.21. The method as claimed in claim 13 , wherein the mineral particles are larger than 20 microns.22. ...

PRINT AGENT DRYING

There is disclosed print agent drying unit to dry print agent on a substrate the drying unit comprising: a substrate support to support a substrate an exciter to excite a boundary layer of print agent applied on the substrate to thereby dissociate the boundary layer from the print agent; and a radiation source to direct radiation energy to the substrate to dry the print agent. Methods of drying print agent on a substrate are also disclosed, including a method comprising: causing the substrate to vibrate to dissociate a boundary layer of print agent on the substrate and heating the print agent to dry the print agent 1. A print agent drying unit to dry print agent on a substrate , the drying unit comprising:a substrate support to support a substrate;an exciter to excite a boundary layer of print agent applied on the substrate, to thereby dissociate the boundary layer from the print agent;a radiation source to direct radiation energy to the substrate to dry the print agent.2. A print agent drying unit according to claim 1 , wherein the exciter is separate from the substrate support claim 1 , and wherein the exciter is to direct acoustic waves towards the substrate to dissociate the boundary layer from the print agent.3. A print agent drying unit according to claim 2 , comprising a controller to control the exciter to direct acoustic waves towards the substrate having a frequency within a frequency range of between 1 kHz and 200 kHz.4. A print agent drying unit according to claim 2 , comprising a controller to control the exciter to direct acoustic waves towards the substrate having an amplitude range of between 1 micron and 200 microns.5. A print agent drying unit according to claim 1 , wherein the radiation source is to radiate ultraviolet radiation.6. A print agent drying unit to dry print agent on a substrate claim 1 , the drying unit comprising:a substrate support to support a substrate;an exciter to cause the substrate to vibrate on the substrate support so as to ...

Ink fixative solution

An ink fixative solution including a polyvalent metal salt; a wax; a dispersing agent; and water in an amount to provide from about 10% to about 35% solids content in the ink fixative solution is disclosed

Printed matter producing method and printed matter producing apparatus

Provided is a printed matter producing method including a foaming liquid layer forming step of applying a foaming agent-containing composition, which contains: a foaming agent; and a polymerizable compound containing a multifunctional monomer, over a print target, to form a foaming liquid layer, a defoaming agent applying step of applying a defoaming agent containing a polymerizable compound selectively over the foaming liquid layer, a defoaming agent curing step of curing the defoaming agent applied, a foaming step of heating the foaming liquid layer after the defoaming agent curing step to foam the foaming liquid layer, and a curing step of performing curing by electron beam irradiation after the foaming step.

TREATMENT SOLUTION COMPOSITION, INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING METHOD, AND FABRIC

A treatment solution composition is provided and is a treatment solution applied to fabric and used in textile printing and contains a cationic compound, betaine, and water. 1. A treatment solution composition applied to fabric and used in textile printing , containing:a cationic compound;betaine; andwater.2. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , being used for ink jet pigment textile printing.3. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the content of the betaine to the content of the cationic compound is 0.2 or more on a mass basis.4. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric is a cotton fabric colored with dye.5. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , wherein the betaine is one or more selected from carnitine claim 1 , trimethylglycine claim 1 , and γ-butyrobetaine.6. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the content of the betaine to the content of the cationic compound is 0.6 or more on a mass basis.7. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , wherein the ratio of the content of the betaine to the content of the cationic compound is 2.0 or less on a mass basis.8. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , wherein the cationic compound is a polyvalent metal salt.9. The treatment solution composition according to claim 8 , wherein the cationic compound is a calcium salt.10. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , wherein the fabric contains a triazine compound.11. The treatment solution composition according to claim 1 , further containing a surfactant claim 1 , wherein the HLB value of the surfactant is 13 or more.12. The treatment solution composition according to claim 11 , wherein the content of the surfactant is 0.3% by mass or less with respect to the total mass of the treatment solution.13. An ink jet textile printing method comprising a step of applying the ...

Pretreatment liquid for impermeable medium printing, base material for printing, method of producing base material for printing, image recording method, and ink set

Provided are a pretreatment liquid for impermeable medium printing which includes resin particles having a glass transition temperature of 30° C. or higher and a water contact angle of 20° or greater, at least one aggregating agent selected from the group consisting of a polyvalent metal compound, an organic acid or a salt thereof, and a metal complex, and water; a base material for printing; a method of producing a base material for printing; an image recording method; and an ink set.

UV INK FIXED STRUCTURE AND UV INK PRINTING METHOD

A fixed structure and a printing method are provided with which cracking and detachment of a UV ink coating do not occur even when a UV ink of high surface hardness is used. As a solution, an adhesive primer layer is provided between a substrate , and a UV ink coating having a surface hardness higher than a pencil hardness H. 1. A UV ink fixed structure , comprising:a substrate;a UV ink coating, having a surface hardness higher than a pencil hardness H; andan adhesive primer layer, provided between the substrate and the UV ink coating.2. The UV ink fixed structure according to claim 1 , wherein the UV ink coating is formed over a wider range than a range of the adhesive primer layer formed.3. The UV ink fixed structure according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive primer layer is formed by inkjet printing in 20% to 50% of a total deposition area.4. A printing method claim 1 , comprising:printing an adhesive primer with an inkjet recording apparatus to form a primer layer on a substrate; andprinting a UV ink with the inkjet recording apparatus to form a UV ink coating on the adhesive primer layer, the UV ink exhibiting a surface hardness higher than a pencil hardness H upon being cured.5. The printing method according to claim 4 , wherein the inkjet recording apparatus prints the adhesive primer layer in 20% to 50% of a total deposition area.6. The UV ink fixed structure according to claim 2 , wherein the adhesive primer layer is formed by inkjet printing in 20% to 50% of a total deposition area. The present invention relates to a UV ink fixed structure formed by irradiation of UV curable ink with ultraviolet light, and to a UV ink printing method.UV (Ultra Violet) curable inks that cure upon exposure to ultraviolet light have been used in a variety of applications.For example, Patent Literature 1 discloses a printing method that uses an UV ink for inkjet printers. According to Patent Literature 1, printing an UV ink via a primer when non-absorbable media are used for ...

Printing apparatus, pretreatment agent injection device, and printing method

A printing apparatus includes a support portion supporting a medium, a jetting unit configured to jet a pretreatment agent onto the medium supported on the support portion, a lid member to which the jetting unit is attached, the lid member being configured to cover a printing region of the medium, an ejecting unit configured to eject ink onto the printing region to which the pretreatment agent is jetted from the jetting unit, and a moving unit configured to move the support portion to a first position at which the lid member is configured to cover the printing region and a second position at which the ejecting unit is configured to eject the ink onto the printing region.

PROCESSING FLUID, SET OF PROCESSING FLUID AND INK, APPLYING DEVICE, IMAGE FORMING DEVICE, APPLYING METHOD, AND IMAGE FORMING METHOD

A processing fluid contains an alcohol having an amino group and a polyvalent metal salt, wherein the processing fluid is applied to fabric. 1. A processing fluid comprising:an alcohol having an amino group; anda polyvalent metal salt,wherein the processing fluid is applied to fabric.2. The processing fluid according to claim 1 ,wherein a proportion of the polyvalent metal salt to the processing fluid is from 5.0 to 30.0 percent by mass.3. The processing fluid according to claim 1 ,wherein a proportion of the alcohol having an amino group to the processing fluid is from 0.01 to 10.0 percent by mass.4. The processing fluid according to claim 1 ,wherein the alcohol having an amino group comprises at least one member selected from the group consisting of 2-amino-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1-propanol, 2-amino-2-methyl-1,3-propanediol, and 3-amino-1-propanol.5. The processing fluid according to claim 1 ,wherein the fabric comprises polyester or acetate fiber.6. The processing fluid according to claim 5 ,wherein the polyester or acetate fiber is colored with a dispersion dye.7. A set comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'the processing fluid of ; and'}an ink.8. The set according to claim 7 ,wherein the ink includes white ink.9. The set according to further comprising:the fabric.10. The set according to claim 9 ,wherein the fabric comprises polyester or acetate fiber.11. The set according to claim 10 ,wherein the polyester or acetate fiber is colored with a dispersion dye.12. An applying device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a container containing the processing fluid of ; and'}a unit configured to apply the processing fluid to the fabric.13. An image forming device comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'a container containing the processing fluid of ;'}a unit configured to apply the processing fluid to the fabric; anda unit configured to apply an ink to a region of the fabric ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR PRINTING ON MEDIA FULL BLEED

A printable media including a carrier layer, a first envelope and a first adhesive. The carrier layer includes a first surface having a first area and a second surface opposite the first surface. The first envelope includes a third surface, a fourth surface opposite the third surface, and a second area less than the first area. The first envelope is secured to the carrier layer by the first adhesive bonding the fourth surface to the first surface. 1. A printable media comprising:a carrier layer comprising a first surface comprising a first area and a second surface opposite the first surface;a first envelope comprising a third surface, a fourth surface opposite the third surface, and a second area less than the first area; and,a first adhesive,wherein the first envelope is secured to the carrier layer by the first adhesive bonding the fourth surface to the first surface.2. The printable media of wherein the first adhesive is deposited on the first area.3. The printable media of wherein the first area is less than or equal to a total area of the first surface.4. The printable media of wherein the carrier layer further comprises a third area on the second surface claim 1 , the first envelope comprises a first closure claim 1 , the first adhesive is deposited on the first area claim 1 , a second adhesive is deposited on the third area claim 1 , and the first envelope is secured to the carrier layer by the first adhesive bonding the fourth surface to the first surface and the second adhesive bonding the first closure to the second surface.5. The printable media of further comprising:a second envelope comprising a fifth surface, a sixth surface opposite the fifth surface, and a third area less than the first area,wherein the second envelope is secured to the carrier layer by the first adhesive bonding the sixth surface to the first surface.6. The printable media of wherein a combination of the second area and the third area is less than the first area.7. The printable ...