Abstract: A thermal transfer recording medium is a thermal transfer recording medium to be transferred to a transparent film, including: a base material layer; and a first ink layer and a second ink layer that are sequentially laminated on the base material layer, in which the second ink layer has translucency that allows for visual recognition of the first ink layer, and has a complementary color relationship with the first ink layer. Also, a transfer-completed film is a transfer-completed film with a first ink layer, a second ink layer having translucency that allows for visual recognition of the first ink layer, and a transparent film laminated in this order, in which the second ink layer has a complementary color relationship with the first ink layer.

Abstract: Provided are a mounting member with an RFID tag comprising an RFID tag, the RFID communication sensitivity of which is improved, and a manufacturing method of the mounting member with an RFID tag. The mounting member with an RFID tag comprises a shaft shape unit 1-1, an RFID tag 1-3, a boost antenna 1-4, and a head unit 1-2. The shaft shape unit 1-1includes a shaft shape insert unit 1-11, and a base unit 1-12 formed by protruding one end part of the insert unit 1-11 in a width direction. The RFID tag 1-3 transmits and receives radio waves. The boost antenna 1-4 boosts the radio waves transmitted and received by the RFID tag 1-3. The head unit 1-2 molds at least a surface side of the base unit 1-12 in order to encapsulate the RFID tag 1-3 and the boost antenna 1-4.

Abstract: An inkjet ink includes a dye, at least one type of polyoxyethylene based compound selected from a group consisting of polyoxyethylene polyalkylene glycols, polyalkylene glycols, and polyoxyethylene alkyl ethers which has a number average molecular weight Mn of not less than 200, a phenol resin, and an organic solvent. The organic solvent contains a first solvent having a solubility parameter (SP value) of less than 11 and a second solvent that is an alcohol having a solubility parameter (SP value) of not less than 11, and a blending ratio of the first solvent with respect to a total amount of the organic solvent is not more than 20 mass %.

Abstract: There is provided a thermal transfer recording medium that is ruptured between a first ink layer and a base material layer or in the first ink layer when an external force is applied to the base material layer and the second ink layer in a direction in which the layers are separated from each other, in a first state in which the thermal transfer recording medium is heated to a first temperature or higher and a second temperature or lower and then cooled to a third temperature or lower. The thermal transfer recording medium is ruptured between the first ink layer and the second ink layer or in the second ink layer when the external force is applied in a second state in which the thermal transfer recording medium is heated to a temperature above the second temperature and then cooled to the third temperature or lower.

Abstract: A thermal transfer recording medium includes a base material layer having a first surface and a second surface, and a first thermal transfer layer, a middle layer, and a second thermal transfer layer layered in this order in direct contact with each other on the first surface of the base material layer, in which the middle layer includes a thermoplastic elastomer. Since the thermal transfer recording medium includes the middle layer including a thermoplastic elastomer, characters having at least two colors can be recorded with good sharpness.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inkjet ink and a hiding layer coating agent that contain radical polymerizable components including a polyfunctional monomer that includes a high Tg polyfunctional monomer with a glass transition temperature Tg of not less than 40° C. at a ratio of not less than 30 mass % and a monofunctional monomer, a volatile solvent, and a photo-radical polymerization initiator, with a ratio of the monofunctional monomer being 5 to 70 mass % in the radical polymerizable components and a ratio of the volatile solvent being 50 to 400 mass % with respect to the radical polymerizable components and are excellent in dispersion stability due to not containing (excluding) a white pigment such as titanium oxide, etc., and enable printing of a white or colored character having a high hiding property equivalent to that in a case where the white pigment is contained.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inkjet ink that contains a metal complex dye, a polyoxyethylene based compound with which a number average molecular weight Mn is not less than 200, a tackifier with which a hydroxyl value is 30 to 70 mgKOH/g, a first solvent of at least one type selected from a group consisting of ketones, ethers, and esters and with which an SP value is less than 11, and a second solvent being an alcohol including at least an alcohol with 1 to 3 carbon atoms and with which the SP value is not less than 11 and is solvent based and does not contain (excludes) water, is unlikely to cause cogation, is also excellent in intermittent printing performance, and yet enables a character of excellent fixing property and abrasion resistance to be printed on a surface of a printing object with a non-absorbing property.

Abstract: The present invention provides an inkjet ink and a hiding layer coating agent that contain radical polymerizable components including a polyfunctional monomer that includes a high Tg polyfunctional monomer with a glass transition temperature Tg of not less than 40° C. at a ratio of not less than 30 mass % and a monofunctional monomer, a volatile solvent, and a photo-radical polymerization initiator, with a ratio of the monofunctional monomer being 5 to 70 mass % in the radical polymerizable components and a ratio of the volatile solvent being 50 to 400 mass % with respect to the radical polymerizable components and are excellent in dispersion stability due to not containing (excluding) a white pigment such as titanium oxide, etc., and enable printing of a white or colored character having a high hiding property equivalent to that in a case where the white pigment is contained.

Abstract: An inkjet ink includes a polyamide resin; at least one tackifier that is selected from the group consisting of a terpene phenol resin and a rosin ester, and that has a hydroxyl value that ranges from 10 to 45 mgKOH/g; a solvent dye; and an alcohol having 1 to 3 carbon atoms. The inkjet ink has quick-drying properties, is capable of satisfactorily improving printing fixability with respect to a non-absorptive printing object made of polyolefin or the like, is excellent in storage stability so that precipitation etc., do not easily occur for a long time, and is excellent in intermittent printability so that the nozzle of an inkjet printer is not easily clogged during a decapping time.

Abstract: [Problem] An inkjet ink is provided that is characterized by being excellent in intermittent printability particularly in being used in an on-demand type inkjet printer, that is characterized in that printings are not easily blurred when printing is restarted, and that is characterized in that printings that have been printed on a metal surface or a low-polarity surface or the like are not easily blurred or do not easily come off even if the printings are repeatedly rubbed with a fingertip or the like. [Solution] A phenol resin whose softening point is 70 to 125° C., a tackifier, a colorant, and an organic solvent were compounded together. It is preferable to use an alcohol having one to three carbon atoms as the organic solvent. Additionally, it is preferable to use a terpene phenol resin whose hydroxyl value is 10 to 45 mgKOH/g as the tackifier in dye-based compounding, and it is preferable to use a rosin ester resin whose acid value is 2 to 10 mgKOH/g as the tackifier in pigment-based compounding.

Abstract: [Problem] An inkjet ink is provided that has quick-drying properties, that is capable of satisfactorily improving printing fixability with respect to a non-absorptive printing object made of polyolefin or the like, that is excellent in storage stability so that precipitation etc., do not easily occur for a long time, and that is excellent in intermittent printability so that a nozzle of an inkjet printer is not easily clogged for a decapping time. [Solution] A terpene phenol resin and/or a rosin ester that serve as a tackifier and whose hydroxyl value is 10 mgKOH/g or more and is 45 mgKOH/g or less were compounded with a polyamide resin, an alcohol having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and an solvent dye.

Abstract: A non-aqueous inkjet ink includes a polyvinyl chloride resin synthesized by a suspension polymerization method or an emulsion polymerization method, an organic solvent that is a mixed solvent including diethylene glycol ethyl methyl ether, diethylene glycol diethyl ether, and diethylene glycol monoethyl ether in which the polyvinyl chloride resin is dissolved. This inkjet ink also includes a pigment, and a radical polymerization inhibitor. The radical polymerization inhibitor prevents the polyvinyl chloride resin from gelling in a short period and causing a discharge fault, clogging, etc. An ink set of inkjet inks includes a combination of the non-aqueous inkjet inks above having respective colors and including at least a cyan ink, a magenta ink, a yellow ink, and a black ink.

Abstract: [An object of the present invention is] to provide transfer tape that maintains strong adhesive strength but can be reliably cut at a stipulated position. The adhesive film contains needle-shaped particles. If the adhesive strength is made high, then the adhesion between the adhesive ingredients is increased, thus forming a film that is difficult to cut. If a force is applied to the band-shaped ribbon in a direction outside the plane in which the adhesive coating is applied, then the film of the adhesive coating becomes thin and the needle-shaped particles rupture the film and cut the adhesive film. Moreover, the cut adhesive film draws the cut end to the needle-shaped particles, and as a result it is cut completely without stringiness.

Abstract: There is provided an ink sheet cartridge, which is provided with a cartridge body, a supply-side core tube, a takeup-side core tube, and spools detachably attached to end portions of the supply-side and takeup-side core tubes, respectively, and at least one intermediate connector that is interposed between at least one of the spools and corresponding one of the end portions of the supply-side and takeup-side core tubes. The corresponding one of the end portions at which the at least one intermediate connector is interposed id formed with a female engagement portion. The ink sheet cartridge further includes a male engagement member that is fitted into the female engagement portion from the outside so that the at least one intermediate connector is engaged with one of the supply-side and takeup-side core tubes having the female engagement portion.

Abstract: Provided is a transfer device capable of maintaining a constant tension of band-shaped ribbon from the start till the end of operation requiring no action by a user. While band-shaped ribbon (F) is being supplied, a feed shaft unit (4) and a feed drive gear (3) rotate. In accordance with their rotations, a movable plate (6) screw-retreats so that the interval between the movable plate (6) and the surface of the feed drive gear (3) is increased in the axial direction. Consequently, the force of a coil spring (5) is reduced and the braking force (a force to press the surface of the feed drive gear (3) to stop its rotation) is gradually decreased.

Abstract: There is provided an ink sheet cartridge, which is provided with a cartridge body, a supply-side core tube, a takeup-side core tube, and spools detachably attached to end portions of the supply-side and takeup-side core tubes, respectively, and at least one intermediate connector that is interposed between at least one of the spools and corresponding one of the end portions of the supply-side and takeup-side core tubes. The corresponding one of the end portions at which the at least one intermediate connector is interposed id formed with a female engagement portion. The ink sheet cartridge further includes a male engagement member that is fitted into the female engagement portion from the outside so that the at least one intermediate connector is engaged with one of the supply-side and takeup-side core tubes having the female engagement portion.

Abstract: A unidirectionally visible printing member includes a light-transmitting base material, a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer having a re-releasable pressure-sensitive adhesive, formed on the base material, and a sheet member including an opaque layer and an image-forming layer and having through-cuts, formed on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer. The sheet member, when peeled, is capable of remaining partly on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in conformity with the cuts, and the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer is capable of remaining on the base material and being uncovered at the part other than the part where the sheet member remains on the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer.

Abstract: A heat-sensitive transfer medium comprises a base material and superposingly formed thereon a release layer, an intermediate layer and an ink layer in this order. The ink layer contains a colorant, a first resin capable of curing upon reaction with a curing agent, a curing agent that causes the resin to cure, and a second resin capable of inhibiting the reaction of the first resin with the curing agent, and the release layer is formed in a coating weight of from 0.005 g/m.sup.2 to 0.4 g/m.sup.2. This heat-sensitive transfer medium enables sharp color printing and also can form transferred patterns having a superior rub resistance.

Abstract: A stamp includes an ink supply member capable of exchangeably affixing an engraved thermal stencil paper which is engraved by means of a thermal head, and a stamp holder wherein the engraved thermal stencil paper attached to the ink supply member is received so as to oppose the stamping opening. The thermal stencil paper is constructed by layering a film which melts with heat and a porous supporting member. The ink supply member is constructed by impregnating an open-pored microporous structure with ink having a viscosity of 1,000 to 100,000 CPS and 2.5 or less on the Thixotropy Index. The thermal stencil paper, along with a transport-assistant tape to reinforce the thermal stencil paper, are rolled onto a core in a double layer.

Abstract: A stamp cassette includes a thermal stencil paper and a transport-assistant tape housed in a stamp cassette housing. The thermal stencil paper and the transport-assistant tape are wound together in two layers about a core in the stamp cassette housing.