Abstract: The aqueous ink for ink jet contains a resin particle dyed with a fluorescent dye, and a water-soluble resin. The fluorescent dye contains a fluorescence-emitting dye selected from the group consisting of basic dye, disperse dye and oil-soluble dye, the resin particle has a core portion that contains an aromatic group-containing unit and cyano group-containing unit, and a shell portion that contains an aromatic group-containing unit, an anionic group-containing unit and a crosslinking agent-derived unit, but free of cyano group-containing unit, percentage (% by mass) of the crosslinking agent-derived unit in the shell portion is 30% by mass or more to 80% by mass or less, the water-soluble resin having an aromatic group-containing unit and an anionic group-containing unit, and the water-soluble resin having an acid value of 100 mgKOH/g or more to 180 mgKOH/g or less.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous ink for ink jet, containing a resin particle, and a cyclic amide-based, water-soluble organic solvent. The resin particle has a core portion that contains a cyano group-containing unit, and a shell portion that contains an aromatic group-containing unit, an anionic group-containing unit and a unit derived from a crosslinking agent, but free of cyano group-containing unit. Ink jet recording using the aqueous ink can record images that excel in abrasion resistance and gloss clarity.

Abstract: The aqueous ink for ink jet contains a resin particle dyed with a fluorescent dye, and a water-soluble resin. The fluorescent dye contains a fluorescence-emitting dye selected from the group consisting of basic dye, disperse dye and oil-soluble dye, the resin particle has a core portion that contains an aromatic group-containing unit and cyano group-containing unit, and a shell portion that contains an aromatic group-containing unit, an anionic group-containing unit and a crosslinking agent-derived unit, but free of cyano group-containing unit, percentage (% by mass) of the crosslinking agent-derived unit in the shell portion is 30% by mass or more to 80% by mass or less, the water-soluble resin having an aromatic group-containing unit and an anionic group-containing unit, and the water-soluble resin having an acid value of 100 mgKOH/g or more to 180 mgKOH/g or less.

Abstract: Provided is an aqueous ink for ink jet, containing a resin particle, and a cyclic amide-based, water-soluble organic solvent. The resin particle has a core portion that contains a cyano group-containing unit, and a shell portion that contains an aromatic group-containing unit, an anionic group-containing unit and a unit derived from a crosslinking agent, but free of cyano group-containing unit. Ink jet recording using the aqueous ink can record images that excel in abrasion resistance and gloss clarity.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for ink jet, the aqueous ink containing a pigment and a resin. The pigment is impregnated with a compound having a structure in which at least two structures each represented by General Formula (1) are bonded by a glycoside bond.

Abstract: An aqueous ink for ink jet, the aqueous ink containing a pigment and a resin. The pigment is impregnated with a compound having a structure in which at least two structures each represented by General Formula (1) are bonded by a glycoside bond.

Abstract: A recording medium includes a substrate and an ink receiving layer that includes inorganic particles and a binder. The inorganic particles include fumed silica particles. The binder includes a resin having a glass transition temperature of 20° C. or less. The content of the binder in the ink receiving layer is 40% by mass or more of the content of the inorganic particles included in the ink receiving layer.

Abstract: A recording medium includes a substrate and an ink receiving layer that includes inorganic particles and a binder. The inorganic particles include at least one type of alumina particles selected from fumed alumina particles and hydrated alumina particles. The binder includes a resin having a glass transition temperature of 20° C. or less. The content of the binder in the ink receiving layer is 25% by mass or more of the content of the inorganic particles included in the ink receiving layer.

Abstract: A recording medium including a substrate and an ink receiving layer on the substrate, the ink receiving layer containing inorganic particles and a water-soluble resin. The recording medium has an HM1 of 40 N/mm2 or less and has a rate of change of HM2 to HM1 of 400% or less. HM1 is a Martens hardness when an indenter is pushed at a 500 mN load over 180 seconds from a surface of the recording medium into a 1 ?m depth in a thickness direction thereof. HM2 is a Martens hardness when the indenter is pushed up to a position where the indenter is not in contact with the surface and is then pushed at a 500 mN load over 180 seconds from a pressing starting position into a 1 ?m depth in the thickness direction at the same point as that at which the indenter is first pushed.

Abstract: A recording medium includes a substrate and an ink receiving layer that includes inorganic particles and a binder. The inorganic particles include fumed silica particles. The binder includes a resin having a glass transition temperature of 20° C. or less. The content of the binder in the ink receiving layer is 40% by mass or more of the content of the inorganic particles included in the ink receiving layer.

Abstract: A recording medium includes a substrate and an ink receiving layer that includes inorganic particles and a binder. The inorganic particles include at least one type of alumina particles selected from fumed alumina particles and hydrated alumina particles. The binder includes a resin having a glass transition temperature of 20° C. or less. The content of the binder in the ink receiving layer is 25% by mass or more of the content of the inorganic particles included in the ink receiving layer.

Abstract: A recording medium including a substrate and an ink receiving layer on the substrate, the ink receiving layer containing inorganic particles and a water-soluble resin. The recording medium has an HM1 of 40 N/mm2 or less and has a rate of change of HM2 to HM1 of 400% or less. HM1 is a Martens hardness when an indenter is pushed at a 500 mN load over 180 seconds from a surface of the recording medium into a 1 ?m depth in a thickness direction thereof. HM2 is a Martens hardness when the indenter is pushed up to a position where the indenter is not in contact with the surface and is then pushed at a 500 mN load over 180 seconds from a pressing starting position into a 1 ?m depth in the thickness direction at the same point as that at which the indenter is first pushed.

Abstract: Provided is an evaporation apparatus which reduces deformation of a mask, improves adhesion between a substrate and an evaporation mask, and improves accuracy of dividing a region on which a film is to be formed and a region on which the film is not to be formed. The evaporation apparatus includes a pressing mechanism for pressing a film forming substrate disposed on an evaporation mask including a magnetic material against the evaporation mask. The pressing mechanism includes a magnet for attracting the mask toward at least a corner portion of the film forming substrate.

Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive member having excellent properties and such electrically conductive member. A method of manufacturing an electrically conductive member having an electrically conductive film on a surface of a substrate, comprising the steps of: (i) forming a layer containing a colloid on a porous surface of a substrate having at least the porous surface by applying a colloidal solution and (ii) forming an electrically conductive layer by drying the layer containing the colloid.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for easily and promptly erasing an image (including a character) formed on a printed article with a low cost, and an apparatus employing such method. A printed article bearing an image formed on a surface including an inorganic pigment is exposed to a reactive gas generated by creeping discharge or corona discharge induced by a voltage applied between a pair of opposed electrodes, whereby the image is erased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer medium carrying member that excels in flame retardancy and provides good electrophotographical images. The transfer medium carrying member includes i) a resin and ii) a conductive filler, wherein the resin comprises a polycarbonate resin (a) that has a structural unit including a siloxane structure and a structural unit including a fluorene structure.

Abstract: Provided is a method of erasing an image, including exposing an image, formed by applying ink containing a dye to a recording medium, to an oxidizing gas generated by discharge to erase the image, wherein the dye comprises an anionic anthraquinone dye and a method of recycling a recording medium.

Abstract: The invention provides a method for easily and promptly erasing an image (including a character) formed on a printed article, and an apparatus employing such method. A printed article bearing an image formed on a surface including an inorganic pigment is exposed to a reactive gas, generated by creeping discharge or corona discharge induced by a voltage application between a pair of opposed electrodes, whereby the image is erased.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transfer medium carrying member that excels in flame retardancy and provides good electrophotographical images. The transfer medium carrying member includes i) a resin and ii) a conductive filler, wherein the resin comprises a polycarbonate resin (a) that has a structural unit including a siloxane structure and a structural unit including a fluorene structure.

Abstract: Provided are a method of manufacturing an electrically conductive member having excellent properties and such electrically conductive member. A method of manufacturing an electrically conductive member having an electrically conductive film on a surface of a substrate, comprising the steps of: (i) forming a layer containing a colloid on a porous surface of a substrate having at least the porous surface by applying a colloidal solution and (ii) forming an electrically conductive layer by drying the layer containing the colloid.