Abstract: A water-insoluble liquid-absorbent material comprising a cross-linked matrix containing a polymer having at least two cross-linkable functional end groups and substantially free of cross-linking functional groups elsewhere within the polymer that are crosslinked with a cross-linking agent having a functionality greater than two, and in combination therewith, a dye-fixing agent having at least one reactive functional group. An ink jet recording medium having a coating of the water-insoluble liquid-absorbent material on a surface thereof is also provided.

Abstract: A color electrophotographic recording medium is disclosed that contains a polymeric base film substrate having coated on a side thereof a toner-receptive coating. The coating contains at least one low molecular weight toner-compatible resin segment and at least one high molecular weight thermoplastic resin segment, with the toner-compatible resin segment having a number average molecular weight in the range of about 1,000 g/mole to about 10,000 g/mole, and the thermoplastic resin segment having a number average molecular weight in the range of about 10,000 g/mole to about 500,000 g/mole. Optionally, the toner-receptive coating layer can also contain a polymeric particulate, an anti-static agent, and a surfactant.

Abstract: The invention relates to an ink jet recording medium having two coating layers on a base substrate. The surface coating layer of the medium primarily comprises inorganic particulates and the underlayer coating layer of the medium primarily comprises polymeric materials.More particularly, this invention relates to an ink jet recording medium that performs well within a full environment range.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink jet recording media containing a substrate having a liquid sorptive coating coated on a surface thereof. The liquid sorptive coating contains a hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose and at least one nitrogen-containing component. The hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose is preferably present in the coating in an amount of about 70 to about 98%, based on the amount of solids in the coating. The hydroxyalkyl methylcellulose also preferably has a hydroxyalkyl content of from about 3% to about 15%, preferably about 7% to about 12%, and a methoxyl content of from about 15% to about 28%, preferably about 19% to about 24%.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an anti-fogging coating that can be used for anti-fog applications. The coating is transparent, and comprises a hydroxyl group containing polymer, an aluminum containing crosslinker, and a surface active agent containing hydroxyl and/or siloxane groups. Additionally, the coatings possess a T.sub.fog of greater than about 30 minutes and a haze of less than about 5%, and can advantageously be used to provide to glass or plastic substrates an anti-fogging surface.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an ink-receiving sheet having anti-blocking properties, containing (A) a polymer substrate; (B) an ink-receptive coating disposed on at least one layer which having a water-soluble component; and (C) particulates dispersed in the ink-receptive coating, having an average particle size of from 15 um to about 50 um, a particle size span is equal to or smaller than 1.0, and a refractive index of from about 1.2 to about 2.4. The present invention is also directed to the ink receptive coating per se, and to methods of ink jet printing using the above ink-receiving sheet.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a polymer matrix coating used for ink jet recording media. The polymer matrix coating has a glass transition temperature that is greater than or equal to about 120.degree. C. and less than or equal to about 300.degree. C., an integrity value of greater than or equal to about -20% and a swellability of greater than or equal to about 50%. The coating avoids the problem of pigment ink cracking that can occur in conventional ink jet recording media.

Abstract: A matte drafting sheet composite at least one side of which comprises a single polymeric matrix layer containing particulates to provide a matte or drafting surface and a quaternary ammonium salt of high charge density at a concentration sufficient to provide a resistivity of said matrix layer of at most about 1.times.10.sup.13 ohms/square.

Abstract: A receptor sheet for use in thermal transfer recording is provided comprised of a polymeric matrix which contains at least one hard polymeric element with a softening temperature higher than that of the ink donor layer and at least one soft polymeric element with a softening temperature lower than that of the ink donor layer.

Abstract: A fast drying printing film composite for use in offset lithography and similar printing applications comprising a transparent, translucent or opaque film substrate having an ink receptive essentially transparent polymeric layer on at least one side of the substrate, said ink receptive layer containing one or more polymers or copolymers, at least one of said polymers or copolymers being soluble or swellable in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, said ink receptive layer having a solvent absorptivity of Isopar G of from 14% to 45% by weight with respect to the weight of the ink receptive layer, a Sheffield surface roughness value of less than 140 cc of air/minute and an offset dry time of less than about two hours.

Abstract: Film mediums useful in ink jet printing which films comprises a transparent, translucent or opaque substrate, having on at least one side thereof a water-insoluble, water-absorptive and ink-receptive matrix, said matrix comprised of a hydrogel complex and a polymeric high molecular weight quaternary ammonium salt.

Abstract: A film medium useful in ink jet printing which film comprises a transparent or opaque substrate, having on at least one side therof an annotatable water-in-soluble, water-absorptive and ink-receptive matrix, said matrix comprised of a hydrogel complex and a pigment.

Abstract: A multilayer polymeric film composite for use in the electrostatic recording process is disclosed. The film composite comprises an image receptive layer having a surface abrasivity of about 0.015 inch to about 0.085 inch and a surface roughness of about 30 to about 180 cc of air/minute, an electronically conductive layer and a supporting layer. A transport assisting layer can be coated on the side opposite to the imaging side to give a four layer film composite which provides the required friction and surface roughness to allow the film to be driven smoothly through the printing equipment. Control of the abrasivity and surface roughness of the image receptive layer is used to obtain excellent image quality. The film composite provides high image quality over a wide range of humidities and archival properties.

Abstract: A medium for electrophotographic printing or copying comprising a polymeric substrate coated with a polymeric coating having a Tukon hardness of about 0.5 to 5.0 and a glass transition temperature of about 5.degree. to 45.degree. C., said coating containing at least one pigment which provides a coefficient of static friction of from 0.20 to 0.80 and a coefficient of dynamic friction of from 0.10 to 0.40. The medium of the invention has improved image quality and toner adhesion. It is particularly useful in laser electrophotographic printing.

Abstract: Advantageous dry toner imaging film media, having good toner affinity, anti-static properties, embossing resistance, and which reliably feed through electrophotographic copiers and printers are disclosed. The media comprise suitable polymeric substrates, having an anti-static, matrix layer coated thereon. The matrix layer comprises a mixture of at least one thermoplastic polymer having a Tg of 5.degree.-75.degree. C. and possessing good toner adhesion properties, and at least one crosslinked polymer, possessing hot fuser roll embossing resistant properties, wherein at least one polymer in said matrix layer is electrically conductive. Electrophotographic processes, utilizing the film media, are also disclosed.

Abstract: A fast drying printing film composite for use in offset lithography and similar printing applications comprising a transparent, translucent or opaque film substrate having an ink receptive essentially transparent polymeric layer on at least one side of the substrate, said ink receptive layer containing one or more polymers or copolymers, at least one of said polymers or copolymers being soluble or swellable in an aliphatic hydrocarbon solvent, said ink receptive layer having a solvent absorptivity of Isopar G of from 14% to 45% by weight with respect to the weight of the ink receptive layer, a Sheffield surface roughness value of less than 140 .[.cc of air/minute.]. .Iadd.Sheffield Units .Iaddend.and an offset dry time of less than about two hours.

Abstract: A multilayer polymeric film composite for use in the electrostatic recording process is disclosed. The film composite comprises an image receptive layer having a surface abrasivity of about 0.015 inch to about 0.085 inch and a surface .Iadd.Sheffield .Iaddend.roughness of about 30 to about 180 .[.cc of air/minute.]. (.Iadd.Sheffield Units).Iaddend., an electronically conductive layer and a supporting layer. A transport assisting layer can be coated on the side opposite to the imaging side to give a four layer film composite which provides the required friction and surface roughness to allow the film to be driven smoothly through the printing equipment. Control of the abrasivity and surface roughness of the image receptive layer is used to obtain excellent image quality. The film composite provides high image quality over a wide range of humidities and archival properties.