Abstract: A method for coating a moving web is described, wherein a coating solution containing one or more nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds and one or more binders in an amount of 0.5% to 30% relative to the total weight of the nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds is applied together with an auxiliary coating solution to the support, wherein this auxiliary coating solution contains at least one gelation-promoting ingredient that accelerates the gelation of the coating solution containing the nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds.

Abstract: A method for curtain coating a moving web (8) is described, wherein the total amount of the coating liquids and of the lateral flow liquid, added perpendicular to the lateral extension of the curtain (6), is deposited on the moving web (8) under formation of only a minimally thickened bead, wherein there is no need to separate the lateral flow liquid before impingement on the moving web. The corresponding device incorporates in the edge guides (7) a groove (13) having incorporated, in its surface, channels parallel to the direction of the falling curtain (6). The curtain is stabilized with the lateral flow liquid which is supplied to the groove (13), the real guide surface of the curtain, perpendicular to the lateral extension of the curtain (6).

Abstract: Copper complex monoazo dyes of general formula (V) and of general formula (VI) wherein R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and M are as described in the specification, are excellent magenta dyes for dyeing and printing of cellulose containing materials and textile materials and especially for the preparation of inks for ink jet printing.

Abstract: There is provided an aqueous ink jet ink composition suitable for use in continuous ink jet printers comprising: (a) a surface modified carbon black pigment; (b) at least one organic pigment; and (c) an aqueous carrier medium. The black aqueous pigment ink formulated in accordance with this composition provides a dried ink film whereof the resistivity is increased to a level whereby no printer failure or print defects are caused by electrical shorts when the printer has been out of use for a sufficient time to allow the ink to dry out in parts of the apparatus. The ink may also comprise at least one dispersant for the organic pigment.

Abstract: Monoazo dyes of general formula (IV) wherein R1, R2, R3, X, M and n are as described in the specification, are excellent dyes for dyeing and printing of cellulose containing materials and textile materials and especially for the preparation of inks for ink jet printing.

Abstract: A recording material which comprises a polymeric substrate having two surfaces, wherein one surface is coated with a sealing layer comprising a particulate polymer having a film forming temperature of between 60° C. and 160° C. and an average particle size between 1 ?m and 50 ?m together with at least one binder, and at least one ink receiving layer; and the opposite surface is coated with an adhesive layer covered by a release liner. A related printing method whereby an image printed on the recording material is heated after printing to seal the sealing layer to provide a protected surface.

Abstract: There is described a recording medium and related ink jet printing method which comprises the steps of: 1) printing onto a receiving medium which comprises a substrate coated with at least one ink receiving layer comprising polymeric particles having film forming temperatures between 60° to 140 ° C. and a binder, and 2) heating the printed image to form a stable image-protecting coating. Preferably the printed image is heated by passing through a laminator. Alternatively the printed image is heated by passing through a laminator in conjunction with a second, inert releasing sheet which is held against the top surface of the print material. The second sheet may be used to produce a particular appearance to the final image such as high gloss or a security pattern. The receiving layers of the invention provide bright images after printing and fusing which show a high level of scratch and rub resistance even when wet.

Abstract: A recording medium comprising a substrate coated with at least one ink receiving layer and at least one protective layer which comprises polymeric particles having film forming temperatures between 60 to 140° C., preferably between 100 to 120° C., and at least one binder. In the related printing method, the printed medium is heated to form a stable image protecting coating.

Abstract: A recording sheet for ink jet printing described, which consists of a support having coated onto said support at least one ink receiving layer consisting of one or more binders and a mixture of different water insoluble, inorganic oxides of the elements aluminium or silicium, oxide/hydroxides of the element aluminium or aluminium silicates, wherein at least one of said oxides, oxides/hydroxides or silicates has a pore volume of ≧40 ml/100 g and is present in an amount of at least 8 weight percent relative to the total amount of all the water insoluble, inorganic oxides, oxide/hydroxides or silicates and that the primary particles of the mixture component with the largest volume have an equivalent sphere diameter of less than 20 nm and the primary particles of the mixture component with the smallest volume have an equivalent sphere diameter that is at least {fraction (1/20)} of the equivalent sphere diameter of the primary particles of the mixture component with the largest volume.

Abstract: A recording sheet for ink jet printing is described, which consists of a support having coated thereon at least one ink-receiving layer consisting of binders, a nanocrystalline, nanoporous aluminium oxide or aluminium oxide/hydroxide, wherein the nanocrystalline, nanoporous aluminium oxide or aluminium oxide/hydroxide has been treated with aluminium chlorohydrate. Nanocrystalline, nanoporous aluminium oxides or aluminium oxide/hydroxides prepared in the absence of acids are preferred.

Abstract: Copper complex monoazo dyes of general formula (V) 1

Abstract: Monoazo dyes of formulas (IV) wherein R1, R2, R3, m, n and M are as described in the specification, are excellent dyes for dyeing and printing of cellulose containing materials and especially for the preparation of inks for ink jet printing.

Abstract: A method for coating a moving web is described, wherein a coating solution containing one or more nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds and one or more binders in an amount of 0.5% to 30% relative to the total weight of the nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds is applied together with an auxiliary coating solution to the support, wherein this auxiliary coating solution contains at least one gelation-promoting ingredient that accelerates the gelation of the coating solution containing the nanocrystalline, nanoporous inorganic compounds.

Abstract: A method for curtain coating a moving web (8) is described, wherein the total amount of the coating liquids and of the lateral flow liquid, added perpendicular to the lateral extension of the curtain (6), is deposited on the moving web (8) under formation of only a minimally thickened bead, wherein there is no need to separate the lateral flow liquid before impingement on the moving web. The corresponding device incorporates in the edge guides (7) a groove (13) having incorporated, in its surface, channels parallel to the direction of the falling curtain (6). The curtain is stabilized with the lateral flow liquid which is supplied to the groove (13), the real guide surface of the curtain, perpendicular to the lateral extension of the curtain (6).

Abstract: A recording sheet for ink jet printing which consists of a support having coated thereon at least one ink-receiving layer consisting of binders, a porous inorganic oxide and copper salts, wherein the copper salts are salts of monovalent copper. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the recording sheet contains copper(I) chloride and optionally substituted 1,3-cyclohexandione.

Abstract: Monoazo dyes of general formula (IV) 1

Abstract: A recording sheet for ink jet printing is described, which consists of a support having coated thereon at least one ink-receiving layer consisting of binders and a porous inorganic oxide, wherein the recording sheet contains tautomeric compounds of formulas Ia (diketo form) and Ib (enol form) wherein in formula Ib (enol form) M represents a hydrogen cation, a metal cation, a triethanolamine cation or an ammonium cation optionally substituted by one or more alkyl or substituted alkyl groups each having from 1 to 18 C atoms; R1 represents hydrogen, alkyl with 1 to 12 C atoms or substituted alkyl with 2 to 6 C atoms, wherein the substituents are selected from the group consisting of CN, COOH, OH and COOR4, where R4 represents alkyl with 1 to 12 C atoms; and R2, R3 independently represent hydrogen, alkyl with 1 to 6 C atoms or substituted alkyl with 2 to 6 C atoms, wherein the substituents are selected from the group consisting of CN, COOH, OH and COOR5, where R5 represents alkyl with 1 to 12

Abstract: Monoazo dyes of formulas (III) wherein R1, R2, R3, D1 and M are as defined in the specification, are excellent dyes for dyeing and printing of cellulose containing materials and especially for the preparation of inks for ink jet printing.

Abstract: A recording sheet for ink jet printing which consists of a support having coated thereon at least one ink-receiving layer consisting of binders, a porous inorganic oxide and copper salts, wherein the copper salts are salts of monovalent copper. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the recording sheet contains copper(I) chloride and optionally substituted 1,3-cyclohexandione.

Abstract: Monoazo dyes of formulas (IV) 1