Abstract: Absorbent articles having components bearing graphics printed using particular inkjet ink compositions and fluid sets are disclosed. The aqueous inkjet ink compositions may include a composition consisting of one or more compounds represented by the following Structure I: HO—CH2-CH2-R?? (I) wherein R may be a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group. Printed regions of components of the articles may bear deposits of dried ink including constituents of the disclosed compositions, that include the one or more Structure I compound(s). The presence of the Structure I compounds in the printed regions may have an effect of inhibiting bacterial growth thereon.

Abstract: Absorbent articles having components bearing graphics printed using particular inkjet ink compositions and fluid sets are disclosed. The aqueous inkjet ink compositions may have a dynamic viscosity ?5 centipoise (5 mPa-sec) at 25° C., and include: (a) a polymer-dispersed pigment colorant at 0.9-6 weight %; (b) a composition consisting of one or more compounds represented by the following Structure (I): HO—CH2—CH2—R??(I) wherein R may be a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group, at 0.5-2 weight %; and (c) a water-soluble humectant, co-solvents, or both, at 20 weight %. Each colorant may have a 50th percentile particle diameter ?70 nm and a 95th percentile particle diameter ?150 nm. Replenishment or maintenance fluids containing a Structure (I) compound may also be used. Methods for printing using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions and the fluid sets are also disclosed.

Abstract: Absorbent articles having components bearing graphics printed using particular inkjet ink compositions and fluid sets are disclosed. The aqueous inkjet ink compositions may have a dynamic viscosity ?5 centipoise (5 mPa-sec) at 25° C., and include: (a) a polymer-dispersed pigment colorant at 0.9-6 weight %; (b) a composition consisting of one or more compounds represented by the following Structure (I): HO—CH2—CH2—R??(I) wherein R may be a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group, at 0.5-2 weight %; and (c) a water-soluble humectant, co-solvents, or both, at 20 weight %. Each colorant may have a 50th percentile particle diameter ?70 nm and a 95th percentile particle diameter ?150 nm. Replenishment or maintenance fluids containing a Structure (I) compound may also be used. Methods for printing using the aqueous inkjet ink compositions and the fluid sets are also disclosed.

Abstract: Absorbent articles having components bearing graphics printed using particular inkjet ink compositions and fluid sets are disclosed. The aqueous inkjet ink compositions may include a composition consisting of one or more compounds represented by the following Structure I: HO—CH2—CH2—R ??(I) wherein R may be a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted phenoxy group. Printed regions of components of the articles may bear deposits of dried ink including constituents of the disclosed compositions, that include the one or more Structure I compound(s). The presence of the Structure I compounds in the printed regions may have an effect of inhibiting bacterial growth thereon.

Abstract: A method for printing information on a substrate includes printing the information on a first surface of the substrate; and heating the substrate causing at least a portion of the printed information to migrate to a second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A method for printing information on a substrate includes printing the information on a first surface of the substrate; and heating the substrate causing at least a portion of the printed information to migrate to a second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A system for printing information on a substrate includes a printer for printing the information on a first surface of the substrate; and a heater for heating the substrate causing at least a portion of the printed information to migrate to a second surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A manufacturing an ink-receiving medium comprising the steps of providing a support, treating the support with a salt of a multivalent metal cation, and coating upon one or each side of the support at least one porous ink-receiving top layer from an aqueous coating composition consisting of non-cationic components, wherein the non-cationic components comprise a binder and anionic particles of average particle size less than 2.5 microns, wherein the ink-receiving top layer comprises at least 50% of the total solids by weight, such that the water-soluble salt of a multivalent metal cation is able to diffuse into the ink-receiving top layer, the method further comprising drying the coating and optionally calendering the coating. Also disclosed is inkjet media made from such method and a method of printing using such inkjet media.

Abstract: A manufacturing an ink-receiving medium comprising the steps of providing a support, treating the support with a salt of a multivalent metal cation, and coating upon one or each side of the support at least one porous ink-receiving top layer from an aqueous coating composition consisting of non-cationic components, wherein the non-cationic components comprise a binder and anionic particles of average particle size less than 2.5 microns, wherein the ink-receiving top layer comprises at least 50% of the total solids by weight, such that the water-soluble salt of a multivalent metal cation is able to diffuse into the ink-receiving top layer, the method further comprising drying the coating and optionally calendering the coating. Also disclosed is inkjet media made from such method and a method of printing using such inkjet media.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ink-receiving medium comprising the steps of providing a support, treating the support with a salt of a multivalent metal cation, and coating upon one or each side of the support at least one porous ink-receiving top layer from an aqueous coating composition consisting of non-cationic components, wherein the non-cationic components comprise a binder and anionic particles of average particle size less than 2.5 microns, wherein the ink-receiving top layer comprises at least 50% of the total solids by weight, such that the water-soluble salt of a multivalent metal cation is able to diffuse into the ink-receiving top layer, the method further comprising drying the coating and optionally calendering the coating. Also disclosed is inkjet media made from such method and a method of printing using such inkjet media.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an ink-receiving medium comprising the steps of providing a support, treating the support with a salt of a multivalent metal cation, and coating upon one or each side of the support at least one porous ink-receiving top layer from an aqueous coating composition consisting of non-cationic components, wherein the non-cationic components comprise a binder and anionic particles of average particle size less than 2.5 microns, wherein the ink-receiving top layer comprises at least 50% of the total solids by weight, such that the water-soluble salt of a multivalent metal cation is able to diffuse into the ink-receiving top layer, the method further comprising drying the coating and optionally calendering the coating. Also disclosed is inkjet media made from such method and a method of printing using such inkjet media.

Abstract: A receiver material, especially a receiver sheet, for electrophotographic thermoplastic toner particles provides toner images of photographic quality and high gloss in both the toned and untoned areas of the sheet. The paper support of the receiver material is protected against moisture damage by a thermoplastic hold-out layer on which is formed a thermoplastic toner receiving layer that is adhesively compatible with the toner and with the hold-out layer. The receiver material, including support, hold-out layer and toner receiving layer, has a volume resistivity of 1.0×108 to 1.0×1013 ohm-cm and can be electrostatically charged by back-side charging to receive toner by electrostatic transfer.

Abstract: A receiver material, especially a receiver sheet, for electrophotographic thermoplastic toner particles provides toner images of photographic quality and high gloss in both the toned and untoned areas of the sheet. The paper support of the receiver material is protected against moisture damage by a thermoplastic hold-out layer on which is formed a thermoplastic toner receiving layer that is adhesively compatible with the toner and with the hold-out layer. The receiver material, including support, hold-out layer and toner receiving layer, has a volume resistivity of 1.0×108 to 1.0×1013 ohm-cm and can be electrostatically charged by back-side charging to receive toner by electrostatic transfer.

Abstract: A receiver material, especially a receiver sheet, for electrophotographic thermoplastic toner particles provides toner images of photographic quality and high gloss in both the toned and untoned areas of the sheet. The paper support of the receiver material is protected against moisture damage by a thermoplastic hold-out layer on which is formed a thermoplastic toner receiving layer that is adhesively compatible with the toner and with the hold-out layer. The receiver material, including support, hold-out layer and toner receiving layer, has a volume resistivity of 1.0×108 to 1.0×1013 ohm-cm and can be electrostatically charged by back-side charging to receive toner by electrostatic transfer.

Abstract: Apparatus for forming an ink image with improved image properties on a receiver in response to a digital image includes an ink jet print head for delivering ink to a receiver to form an image. Relative movement is provided between the receiver and the print head and the ink jet print head is actuated in accordance with the digital image so that the print head transfers ink to the receiver to form the ink image corresponding to the digital image. Replaceable receiver treatment device treats the receiver or the ink image to improve selective aspects of image properties.

Abstract: A receiver material, especially a receiver sheet, for electrophotographic thermoplastic toner particles provides toner images of photographic quality and high gloss in both the toned and untoned areas of the sheet. The paper support of the receiver material is protected against moisture damage by a thermoplastic hold-out layer on which is formed a thermoplastic toner receiving layer that is adhesively compatible with the toner and with the hold-out layer. The receiver material, including support, hold-out layer and toner receiving layer, has a volume resistivity of 1.0×108 to 1.0×1013 ohm-cm and can be electrostatically charged by back-side charging to receive toner by electrostatic transfer.

Abstract: A process for making an ink jet ink comprising: a) providing an organic pigment dispersion containing a pigment and a carrier; b) mixing the pigment dispersion with rigid milling media having an average size less than about 100 &mgr;m; c) introducing the mixture from step b) into a high speed mill; d) milling the mixture from step c) until a pigment particle size distribution is obtained wherein about 50% by weight of the pigment particles have a particle size less than about 100 nanometers; e) separating the milling media from the mixture milled in step d); and f) diluting the mixture from step d) to obtain the ink jet ink; wherein the milling media comprises negatively-charged polymeric beads which are crosslinked sufficiently to prevent swelling of the polymeric beads to levels greater than or equal to about 50 volume % within 4 hours at 25° C. in the carrier.

Abstract: An ink jet ink comprising a carrier medium, a colorant, and thermoplastic polymeric particles; wherein said polymeric particles have a glass transition temperature between 30.degree. and 200.degree. C., and an average diameter between 10 and 1000 nm.

Abstract: An ink jet ink/receiver combination comprising: a) an ink receiving layer on a support, the ink receiving layer containing polymeric thermoplastic particles, the polymeric particles having an average particle diameter ranging from 0.5 to 20 .mu.m. and a glass transition temperature between 40.degree. and 120.degree. C.; and imagewise deposited thereon b) an ink jet ink containing a carrier, a pigment, and thermoplastic polymeric latex particles having a glass transition temperature between 30.degree. and 200.degree. C., and an average diameter between 10 and 1000 nm; wherein the polymeric particles in the ink receiving layer are the same or different from the polymeric particles in the ink.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for labelling digital discs. In the method, a disc is provided that has an alignment mark. An image is printed onto the disc in registration with the alignment mark.