Abstract: A toner including a mixture of first toner with high molecular weight wax, and second toner with a low molecular weight wax.

Abstract: A coated paper and a method for creating gloss on an image, by (A) providing a substrate having a right reading toner image formed thereon using a nonphotographic imaging process; (B) providing a backing substrate having one surface thereof coated with four coatings in a layered structure where (1) a first coating in contact with the substrate is a release composition comprised of a release polymer and a monomeric release molecule, (2) a second coating on the top of the release coating is a scuff resistant, lightfast, waterfast transparent polymeric coating comprised of a hydrophobic binder, a lightfastness inducing agent, an antistatic agent, a flavor imparting material, and a filler, (3) a third adhesive coating on the top of the second coating comprising a polymeric adhesive binder having a glass transition temperature of between -50.degree. C. to about 55.degree. C.

Abstract: Simulated photographic-quality prints are created using non-photographic imaging such as xerography and ink jet. Reverse reading toner images are formed on a transparent substrate which is adhered to a coated backing sheet. The backing sheet is coated with a lightfastness material for minimizing degradation of color images exposed to UV light.

Abstract: A method for forming images is provided, comprising the steps of:i) providing a substrate comprising reactive group RGB,ii) providing toner particles comprising reactive group RGA,iii) image-wise depositing the toner particles on the substrate andiv) reacting the reactive group RGA with the reactive group RGB so as to harden the toner particles.The reactive group RGA and the reactive group RGB are a member selected from the group consisting of epoxy groups, aldehyde groups, hydroxyl groups, carboxyl groups, mercapto groups, amino groups and amide groups and are chosen such as to form a reaction pair.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new uses of difluoromethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (E245) or of compositions which contain difluoromethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane together with a further solvent (cosolvent). The invention furthermore relates to new compositions of E245 as a mixture with some of these solvents. A preferred process of use is fixing toner applied to a recording material in the fixing device of a printing or copying apparatus by means of a fixing vapor composed of difluoromethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (E245) alone or in admixture with a cosolvent.

Abstract: The present invention is an improved printable sheet for use in a variety of applications requiring extreme image durability and weather (e.g., water) resistance. The printable sheet of the present invention employs an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene sheet comprising a series of polymeric nodes interconnected by fibrils. Images can be applied to this sheet using a variety of means, including pen and ink, electrostatic printing, screen printing, offset printing, etc. These images have proven to be very durable and capable of substantial wear, water exposure, and general abuse. Moreover, the printable sheet of the present invention is capable of being cleaned and reused over and over again once any given image is no longer of interest.

Abstract: A developing agent comprises an insulative toner and a conductive carrier, and the tensile rupture stress of the insulative toner powder layer is 0.1-1 g wt/cm.sup.2. The insulative toner used is insulative magnetic toner to which hydrophobically treated inorganic particles and conductive particles have been externally added.

Abstract: A fuser belt comprising an amorphous fluoropolymer outer layer for fusing a thermoplastic resin toner image to a substrate produces high gloss images, wherein the amorphous fluoropolymer has the structure: ##STR1## in which m is 20 mole percent or 35 mole percent and n is 65 mole percent or 80 mole percent.

Abstract: Recording paper, at least one of opposite surface portions contains a mixture of hydrophilic fibers and hydrophobic fiber as main raw material. In addition, recording paper having a double-layer structure, in which a first layer 31 contains a mixture of hydrophilic fibers and hydrophobic fibers as main raw material, and a second layer 32 is a layer different from the first layer. The recording paper may have three or more layers including the first layer. Recording is performed by using such recording paper.

Abstract: A device and method for measuring the thickness of liquid on an adjustable metering roll. The device comprising a transfer roll that mates with a back-up roll to form a nip through which a sheet passes for wetting a side of the sheet. An adjustable metering roll mates with the transfer roll and has a portion thereof positioned in a liquid filled sump for liquid to be added to an outside surface thereof. An optical sensor is positioned to detect the type of reflected light from the liquid on the outside surface of the metering roll and give off a Go/No Go signal when indicating contact between the metering roll and the transfer roll. The correct liquid thickness is obtained on the surface of the metering roll by further adjsutment of the metering roll.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus and an image forming method including a first process in which a resin-formed image is formed on a recording medium, and a second process in which the image formed on the recording medium is brought into contact with a solution containing a plasticizer which plasticizes the resin contained in the image.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of creating simulated photographic-quality prints using non-photographic imaging, said method comprising:(a) providing a coated transparent substrate having a wrong reading toner image formed thereon using a non-photographic imaging process; (b) providing one surface of a backing substrate with a first coating comprising a polymeric adhesive binder having a glass transition temperature less than 55.degree. C., an antistatic agent, a lightfastness inducing agent and an optional filler; (c) providing said one surface of said backing substrate with a second coating in contact with said first coating wherein said second coating comprises a hydrophilic polymer having a melting point of greater than 50.degree. C.; and a paper desizing agent material having a melting point of less than 75.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of creating simulated, photographic-quality prints using transparent polyester substrates such as Mylar.RTM.; polypropylene, and the like. Reverse or wrong reading images are formed on the substrate using a linear or crosslinked low melt polyester toner and mixtures thereof. The reverse or wrong reading images are permanently adhered to the polyester substrate followed by the application of a backing member to the imaged transparent substrate. The backing member is characterized by being opaque and being coated with linear or crosslinked low melt polyester resin system to generate high fidelity, grain free photographic-quality images with reduced curl and improved adhesion due to similar rheological responses of the compatible materials in the toner, imaging substrate and the backing substrate.

Abstract: A method of forming a multi-color image is provided with which a high quality image having appropriate glossiness, satisfactory graininess, excellent color tone quality and smooth characteristic, similarly to that obtainable by printing or silver salt photography, can be formed uniformly on a transfer member by an electrophotographic method regardless of the type of the image. A method of forming a multi-color image in which a plurality of color toner layers are fixed onto a transfer member as images, having the step of: fixing a transparent toner layer to at least non-image portions, wherein mean surface roughness (Ra) of a fixed layer is 0.0<Ra<1.5 .mu.m and/or maximum surface roughness (Rmax) is 0.0<RMax<10 .mu.m.

Abstract: A process for fusing a toner image to a substrate includes applying to a fuser member a replenishable layer containing a controlled amount of a wicking agent; the fuser member surface sites reactive to binding with Si--H functional groups included in an organopolysiloxane. The wicking agent have an organopolysiloxane having Si--H functional groups and at least about 1.times.10.sup.-6 weight percent of a metal compound that is effective for promoting reaction between the reactive sites on the fuser member surface and the Si--H functional groups of the organopolysiloxane. The toner image is contacted with a substrate at a temperature sufficient to fuse the toner image to the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of creating simulated photographic-quality prints using non-photographic imaging, said method comprising: (a) providing a coated transparent substrate having a wrong reading toner image formed thereon using a non-photographic imaging process; (b) providing a backing substrate having one surface thereof coated with a two layered adhesive material, wherein the first layer in contact with the substrate has a polymeric binder having glass transition of less than 55.degree. C., an antistatic agent, a lightfastness inducing agent, an optional filler and the second layer in contact with the first layer has a material with a melting temperature of greater than 50.degree. C.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for creating simulated photographic-quality prints, including: (a)providing a coated transparent substrate having a wrong reading toner image formed thereon; (b)providing one surface of a backing substrate with a first coating of a polymeric adhesive binder having a glass transition temperature less than 55.degree. C. an antistatic agent, a lightfastness inducing agent and an optional filler; (c)providing the one surface of the backing substrate with a second coating in contact with the first coating wherein the second coating includes a polymer having a melting point of greater than 50.degree. C.; and a hydroxy functional anticurl agent and a liquid crystalline material; (d)providing another coating on the backing substrate opposite the one surface which has a fragrant aroma, antistatic agent, fire retardant material, and abrasion resistant material; and(e)adhering the substrates to each other by the application of heat and pressure.

Abstract: This invention provides a method of increasing the gloss value of a fused toner image comprising the steps of:a) transferring toner to a receiver to make a toner bearing receiver; andb) passing the toner bearing receiver through a heated fuser system to create a fused toner image on a receiver; wherein said heated fuser system consists of a fuser roller and a pressure roller; said fuser roller has a surface roughness of less than or equal to 1.25 .mu.m Ra; said pressure roller comprises a metal core, and a fluoropolymer resin layer, said fluoropolymer resin layer has a thermal conductivity greater than 0.29 W/m.degree.C. and a surface energy less than or equal to 20 dyne/cm.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toner composition for the development of electrostatic latent images which comprises particles comprising a mixture of a resin and a photochromic material. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a liquid developer composition for the development of electrostatic latent images which comprises a nonaqueous liquid vehicle and a photochromic material, wherein the liquid developer has a resistivity of from about 10.sup.8 to about 10.sup.11 ohm-cm and a viscosity of from about 25 to about 500 centipoise. Yet another embodiment of the present invention is directed to a liquid developer composition for the development of electrostatic latent images which comprises a nonaqueous liquid vehicle, a charge control agent, and toner particles comprising a mixture of a resin and a photochromic material.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of creating simulated photographic-quality prints using non-photographic imaging, including the steps of: (a) providing a coated transparent substrate having a toner image formed thereon using a non-photographic imaging process, (b) providing the surface of a backing substrate derived from a composition that can be melt formed and extruded in to a self supporting film and is comprised of a blend consisting of (1) a thermoplastic polymer, (2) a fluorescent brightner, (3) plasticizers having a melting point of less than 75.degree. C., (4) lightfastness inducing agent, (5) antistatic agent and (6) filler, melt formed and extruded in to a self supporting film, (c) providing a metallic coating on one side covering from about 60 to about 90 percent surface of the self supporting film, (d) adhering the coated transparent substrate having the toner image to the metallized film using heat and pressure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a method of creating simulated photographic-quality prints using non-photographic imaging, including the steps of: providing (a) a coated transparent substrate having a toner image formed on the first coating thereon using a non-photographic imaging process; (b) providing the surface of a backing member derived from a composition that can be melt formed and extruded in to a self supporting film and comprised of a blend consisting of (1) a thermoplastic polymer, (2) a fluorescent brightner (3) plasticizers having a melting point of less than 75.degree. C., (4) lightfastness inducing agent, (5) antistatic agent and (6) filler, melt formed and extruded in to a self supporting film, (c) adhering said substrates to each other.

Abstract: The present invention provides a laminated-type photosensitive member comprising a photosensitive layer which is comprised ofa charge generating layer containing an organic charge generating material anda charge transporting layer having a thickness of at least 27 .mu.m and containing an organic charge transporting materialon an electrically conductive cylindrical substrate having a small drum size.a mobility (.mu.) of electrical charges in the charge transporting layer has a specified value. The laminated-type photosensitive member can be applied to an image-forming process in which electrostatic latent images are formed at the identical position of the photosensitive member at a 0.5 or less second interval.

Abstract: Simulated photographic-quality prints are created using non-photographic imaging such as xerography and ink jet. Reverse or wrong reading toner images are formed on a transparent substrate which is adhered to a coated backing substrate. The backing substrate is coated with a two layered adhesive composition where the first layer in contact with the substrate of the backing substrate is a polymeric material which serves as an adhesive and has a glass transition temperature of less than 55.degree. C. The second layer on the top of the adhesive layer is a blend of a hydrophilic polymer having a melting point greater than 50.degree. C. and a fluoro compound containing from 1 to about 25 fluorine atoms. The desired melting point of the fluoro compound is less than 100.degree. C. and preferably between about 50.degree. to about 100.degree. C. The fluoro compound in combination with the hydrophilic polymer serves as a toner wetting agent for providing an enhanced optical interface.

Abstract: A method for recycling an image-deposited recording material having a surface portion which swells in contact with a water-containing liquid composition and bears thereon deposited images containing a thermoplastic or thermofusible image-constituting material is disclosed, which method includes the steps of applying the water-containing liquid composition to the image-deposited surface portion of the recording material to cause the surface portion of the recording material to swell more than the image-constituting material, thereby weakening the adhesion between the deposited images and the recording material; and removing the deposited images from the recording material. The image removal promoting liquid contains a wetting agent which exhibits an equilibrium moisture content of 10% or more under the ambient conditions of 60% relative humidity and 25.degree. C.

Abstract: A method for preparation of a waterless lithographic printing plate by an electrophotographic process comprising forming a non-fixing toner image on a surface of an electrophotographic light-sensitive element comprising an electrically conductive support having provided thereon a photoconductive layer by an electrophotographic process, providing a non-tacky resin layer having adhesion to the surface of electrophotographic light-sensitive element larger than adhesion between the toner image and the surface of electrophotographic light-sensitive element on the whole surface of electrophotographic light-sensitive element bearing the toner image, and selectively removing the non-tacky resin layer provided on the toner image.

Abstract: An amine compound-containing, but cyanogen-free, desensitizing solution for offset printing, characterized by containing phytic acid (inositol hexaphosphate) and/or a metal and/or ammonium salts of phytic acid, and at least one selected from the group consisting of amine compounds represented by the following general formulae (1) and (2); a carboxylic acid or carboxylate containing (3); an urea (5) and/or an urethane (6) containing (4); an amide compound represented by (8) and/or an imide compound (9), each containing an amino group (7); and a heterocyclic compound at least one nitrogen atom and having an inorganic/organic value of 0.1 to 4.0 inclusive.

Abstract: A process for the reduction of residual image voltage present on an imaging member which comprises contacting the member with a composition comprised of a nonpolar liquid, thermoplastic resin particles, an optional charge adjuvant, charge control additive, carbon black pigment, and a charge director comprised of a nonpolar liquid soluble organic aluminum complex, or mixtures thereof of the formulas ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and alkyl, and n represents a number, and wherein said voltage is reduced to from about zero to about 25 volts.

Abstract: A liquid developing material-based electrostatographic printing system including a carrier imbibing intermediate transfer member for absorbing liquid carrier from a liquid developed image transported thereon. A liquid extraction system is also provided for extracting imbibed liquid carrier from the liquid carrier imbibing layer of the intermediate transfer member.

Abstract: A composite web comprising a flexible first web having a first major surface, a second major surface, a first end and a second end, and a flexible second web having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first web being joined to the first end of the second web, and the first major surface comprising a tacky contact cleaning surface. This composite web may used to clean devices that contact the web prior to, during and subsequent to application of a coating to the web.

Abstract: Simulated photographic-quality prints are created using non-photographic imaging such as xerography and ink jet. Reverse or wrong reading toner images are formed on a transparent substrate which is adhered to a coated backing sheet. The backing sheet is coated with a polymer material which serves as an adhesive and has a glass transition temperature less than 55.degree. C. A second coating on the backing sheet which contacts the aforementioned polymer includes a hydrophilic polymer material having a melting point greater than 50.degree. C. and a luminescent material.

Abstract: A dry electrostatographic process involving the development of the latent image using a semi-dry developer having a solids content ranging from about 50% to about 99% by weight based on the weight of the semi-dry developer, and wherein the semi-dry developer is prepared by a developer preparation process comprising: (i) removing liquid from a liquid developer in an effective amount to yield the semi-dry developer; or (ii) adding a liquid additive to a dry developer containing toner particles ranging in size of from about 1 to 7 microns in an effective amount to yield the semi-dry developer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to new uses of difluoromethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (E245) or of compositions which contain difluoromethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane together with a further solvent (cosolvent). The invention furthermore relates to new compositions of E245 as a mixture with some of these solvents. A preferred process of use is fixing toner applied to a recording material in the fixing device of a printing or copying apparatus by means of a fixing vapor composed of difluoromethoxy-2,2,2-trifluoroethane (E245) alone or in admixture with a cosolvent.

Abstract: An electrophotographic apparatus comprises an electrophotographic photosensitive member, and a charging assembly, an exposure assembly, a development assembly, an image-transfer assembly, and a cleaning assembly arranged around the photosensitive member in this order, whereinthe photosensitive member has a surface layer containing fluoroplastic particles; andthe electrophotographic apparatus further comprises a polishing assembly for polishing the surface of the photosensitive member after the transfer assembly and before the cleaning assembly.

Abstract: Simulated photographic-quality prints are created using nonphotographic imaging such as xerography and ink jet. Reverse or wrong reading toner images are formed on a transparent subs,trate which is adhered to a coated backing sheet. The backing sheet is coated with a polymer material which serves as an adhesive and has a glass transition temperature less than 55.degree. C. A hydrophilic polymer coating having a melting point greater than 50.degree. C and a toner plasticizer having a melting point less than 75.degree. C contacting the adhesive polymer serves as a wetting agent for providing an enhanced optical interface as well as protection for the adhesive polymer which has a lower melting point than the adhesive polymer.

Abstract: Coated sheets or substrates such as paper, opaque MYLAR, TESLIN or the like are utilized in the creation of simulated, photographic-quality prints formed using non photographic imaging procedures such as xerography and ink jet. A first substrate which is transparent has a reverse reading image formed thereon. Such an image may be formed using conventional color xerography. A second substrate having a right reading image containing different information from the first substrate is adhered to the imaged side of first substrate. The foregoing results in a simulated photographic-quality print which when viewed through the non-imaged side of the transparent substrate contains all right reading information.

Abstract: Disclosed is a recording sheet which comprises (a) a substrate; (b) a coating on the substrate which comprises (i) a binder selected from the group consisting of (A) copolymers of styrene and at least one other monomer; (B) copolymers of acrylic monomers and at least one other monomer; and (C) mixtures thereof; and (ii) an additive having a melting point of less than about 65.degree. C. and a boiling point of more than about 150.degree. C. and selected from the group consisting of (A) diphenyl compounds; (B) phenyl alkanes; (C) indan compounds; (D) benzene derivatives; (E) benzyl alcohols; (F) phenyl alcohols; (G) menthol; (H) aromatic amines; and (I) mixtures thereof; (c) an optional filler; (d) an optional antistatic agent; and (e) an optional biocide.

Abstract: Coated sheets or substrates such as paper, opaque Mylar, Teslin or the like are utilized in the creation of simulated, photographic-quality prints formed using non photographic imaging procedures such as xerography and ink jet. A first substrate has a reverse reading image formed thereon. Such an image may be formed using conventional color xerography. A second substrate having a right reading image containing the same information as the first substrate is adhered to the first substrate. The foregoing results in a simulated photographic-quality print which has a relatively high optical density compared to prints using only the reverse reading image on the one substrate.

Abstract: Polymeric dyes that comprise (a) segments that render the dyes soluble or dispersible in hydrocarbon solvents and (b) segments that impart color. The polymeric dyes can be introduced into hydrocarbon solvents or formed in hydrocarbon solvents to form stable colored dispersions, which can be used as toners for electrophotography. In these toners, the polymeric dye contains macromeric moieties that render the polymeric dye dispersible in hydrocarbon solvents. The polymeric dye may contain either a charge-directing chelating moiety or a surface-release promoting moiety or both of these moieties.

Abstract: Simulated photographic-quality prints are created using non-photographic imaging such as xerography and ink jet. Reverse or wrong reading toner images are formed on a transparent substrate which is adhered to a coated backing sheet. The backing sheet is coated with a polymer material which seves as an adhesive and has a glass transition temperature less than 55.degree. C. A hydrophilic polymer coating having a melting point greater than 50.degree. C. contacting the adhesive polymer serves as a wetting agent for providing an enhanced optical interface as well as protection for the adhesive polymer which has a lower melting point than the adhesive polymer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel antireflective coating solution and a process for its use in photolithography. The antireflective coating solution comprises a novel polymer and an organic solvent or a mixture of organic solvents, where the novel polymer comprises a unit containing a dye that absorbs from about 180 nm to about 450 nm and a unit containing a crosslinking group.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a novel aqueous antireflective coating solution and a process for its use in photolithography. The antireflective coating solution comprises a novel polymer and water, where the novel polymer of the antireflective coating comprises at least one unit containing a dye that absorbs from about 180 nm to about 450 nm, at least one unit containing a crosslinking group and at least one unit derived from a hydrophilic vinyl monomer or a vinyl monomer capable of becoming hydrophilic.

Abstract: A charge controlling agent for electrostatic image development, which is a compound of the formula (I):Ar.sub.1 --(X--Ar.sub.2).sub.n (I)wherein each of Ar.sub.1 and Ar.sub.2 is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic ring residue, X is a member selected from the group consisting of --CONH--, --NHCO--, --SO.sub.2 NH-- and --NHSO.sub.2 --, and n is an integer of at least 2, provided that a plurality of Ar.sub.2, or a plurality of X, are the same or different groups from one another, and toner and charge-imparting material employing the charge controlling agent.

Abstract: A method of use of a toner for developing electrostatic images is disclosed which comprises a coloring agent, a styrene homopolymer or copolymer with a vinyl monomer or monomers, and polypropylene in an amount between about 0.02 and 40 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the styrene homopolymer or copolymer.

Abstract: The electrophotographic process of this invention is characterized in that a single layer organic photosensitive material having an absorbance, at a maximum absorption wavelength of a visible portion per .mu.m of the thickness of a photosensitive layer, of at least 0.05 is used, and for its charge elimination, a light-emitting diode light which emits a light of a maximum absorption wavelength or a light in its vicinity is irradiated. According to this process, when image formation carried out repeatedly a number of times, a decrease in an early period surface potential can be effectively prevented and a brilliant image can be formed in a high concentration.

Abstract: A predetermined processing liquid is supplied by a liquid supplying unit to a sheet of transfer paper having a surface on which toner is stably attached. An adhesive state of the toner on the transfer paper sheet is changed to an unstable adhesive state. The processing liquid is constructed by water, aqueous solutions of a surfactant, a water-soluble polymer, etc. The transfer paper sheet including the processing liquid is fed to a toner separating unit. While the toner is heated and pressurized in the toner separating unit, the toner is attached to a separating roller having a surface on which the softened toner is easily attached. The toner separating unit then separates only the transfer paper sheet from the surface of the separating roller by a separating claw. The processing liquid is removed from the transfer paper sheet by heating the transfer paper sheet, etc. using a drying unit such that the transfer paper sheet can be reused for a copying machine, etc.

Abstract: In an electrophotographic system, an electrostatic latent image as formed on a photoreceptor is developed with a developing agent to form a toner image thereon, a transfer paper is laid over the toner image and pressure is applied to the photoreceptor and the transfer paper so as to transfer or simultaneously transfer and fix the toner image onto the transfer paper. The photoreceptor is one having a surface protecting layer and a light-sensitive layer made of a hydrogenated and/or fluorinated amorphous silicon. The light-sensitive layer and the surface protecting layer of the photoreceptor are uniformly heated to a constant temperature. A charging device or a discharging brush or blade is used as a device of discharging the charges of the photoreceptor after the transference.

Abstract: A method of forming duplex color images on a receiving sheet passes the receiving sheet through a fuser twice for the first image and once for the second image. The process includes the step of determining which of the toner images should have a higher gloss and forming that toner image first so that it receives the greatest fusing energy. Preferably, the determining step is accomplished by determining which image receives more photographic content.

Abstract: A toner composition for electrophotography comprises at least a binder, a coloring agent and optionally a low molecular weight wax in an amount ranging from 0.5 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the binder as essential components wherein the binder comprises, as a principal component, a resin mixture prepared by heating a resin solution comprising a styrene resin and a block copolymer which comprises blocks derived from at least one member selected from ethylenic hydrocarbons and conjugated diene hydrocarbons and blocks derived from styrene and/or a hydrogenated product thereof in an amount ranging from 0.1 to 20 parts by weight per 100 parts by weight of the styrene resin to remove the solvent. The low molecular weight wax may be included in the binder.

Abstract: A transparent film for forming, e.g., a toner image thereon is provided as an optically transparent sheet member having an opaque part. During the image forming, the position and conveyance state of the transparent film are detected optically by utilizing the opaque part. After the image formation, the opaque part is cleared by (i) detaching the opaque part under heating, or (ii) clarifying the opaque part by heating and/or light illumination. Accordingly, the opaque part required for image forming does not adversely affect the final transparent film product, such as an overhead projection film. The clearing of the opaque part may be performed, e.g., along with the fixation of the toner image onto the transparent film.

Abstract: An amine compound-containing, but cyanogen-free, desensitizing solution for offset printing, characterized by containing phytic acid (inositol hexaphosphate) and/or a metal and/or ammonium salts of phytic acid, and at least one selected from the group consisting of amine compounds represented by the following general formulae (1) and (2); a carboxylic acid or carboxylate containing (3); an urea (5) and/or an urethane (6) containing (4); an amide compound represented by (8) and/or an imide compound (9), each containing an amino group (7); and a heterocyclic compound at least one nitrogen atom and having an inorganic/organic value of 0.1 to 4.0 inclusive.