Abstract: A continuous inkjet ink composition includes a solvent, fluoropolymer, a fluorosurfactant, and a colorant. A conductivity salt can also be included. A dispersion resin and/or dispersant can also be included. The continuous inkjet ink is suitable for printing on a fluoropolymer substrate, such as poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE), with an inkjet printer and curing by heating. The ink can be made by mixing together the solvent, fluoropolymer, fluorosurfactant, and colorant, and optionally the conductivity salt, dispersion resin, and/or dispersant and filtering the mixture.

Abstract: Described herein are inkjet inks that are substantially free of volatile organic compounds, or have a relatively small amount of volatile organic compounds, that are considered to significantly contribute to the formation of ground level ozone. The inkjet inks include at least one resin selected from the group consisting of a vinyl chloride-vinyl acetate copolymer resin and a copolyester resin; at least one colorant; and a solvent mixture that includes acetone and at least one additional solvent selected from the group consisting of tertiary butyl acetate and parachlorobenzotrifluoride. Also described are methods of printing indicia with inkjet inks.

Abstract: Inkjet inks that include a solvent, a thermoplastic resin, a urethane resin ,a first colorant, and a second colorant. When printed onto a surface of an article, the first and second colorant migrate into the article, thereby producing a resilient image. Also described methods of applying indicia with the inkjet inks and articles that include an image printed with the inkjet inks.

Abstract: Inkjet inks that include a solvent, a thermoplastic resin, a urethane resin, a first colorant, and a second colorant. When printed onto a surface of an article, the first and second colorant migrate into the article, thereby producing a resilient image. Also described methods of applying indicia with the inkjet inks and articles that include an image printed with the inkjet inks.

Abstract: A system and a method for marking a continuous substrate, such as a sheathed wire, are disclosed. An aqueous-based ink is deposited onto a continuous substrate passing through an ink deposition means. A gas, heated by a heater and directed by a blower across the continuous substrate, heats the deposited aqueous-based ink in an amount sufficient to cause a pigment of the aqueous-based ink to bond to the substrate, thereby marking the continuous substrate. In an alternate embodiment, a system for marking a continuous substrate includes an elongate housing which is disposed substantially vertically. A continuous substrate, onto which an aqueous-based ink has been deposited, is directed upwardly through the housing. Gas, which has been heated in a tube disposed within the housing, is directed across the continuous substrate, causing the pigment of the aqueous-based ink to bond to the continuous substrate and thereby mark the continuous substrate.

Abstract: A system for marking a continuous substrate, such as a sheathed wire, is disclosed. An aqueous-based ink is deposited onto a continuous substrate passing through an ink deposition means. A gas, heated by a heater and directed by a blower across the continuous substrate, heats the deposited aqueous-based ink in an amount sufficient to cause a pigment of the aqueous-based ink to bond to the substrate, thereby marking the continuous substrate. In an alternate embodiment, a system for marking a continuous substrate includes an elongate housing which is disposed substantially vertically. A continuous substrate, onto which an aqueous-based ink has been deposited, is directed upwardly through the housing. Gas, which has been heated in a tube disposed within the housing, is directed across the continuous substrate, causing the pigment of the aqueous-based ink to bond to the continuous substrate and thereby mark the continuous substrate.