Abstract: An inkjet ink includes: (i) a disazo dye of formula (I): (ii) 1,3-propanediol; (iii) a glycol compound selected from the group consisting of: triethylene glycol and tetraethylene glycol; and (iv) water. The ink has low toxicity and is preferably absent ethylene glycol and sulfolane.

Abstract: An inkjet ink includes: (i) a disazo dye of formula (I): (ii) 1,3-propanediol; (iii) a glycol compound selected from the group consisting of: triethylene glycol and tetraethylene glycol; and (iv) water. The ink has low toxicity and is preferably absent ethylene glycol and sulfolane.

Abstract: A method of inkjet printing includes the steps of: printing a first ink onto a print medium, the first ink including a first self-dispersible pigment, the first ink having a first pigment content A; and subsequently printing a second ink onto the print medium at least partially over the first ink, the second ink including a second pigment and a polymeric dispersant encapsulating the second pigment, the second ink having a second pigment content B. The first self-dispersible pigment and the second pigment have a same color; the pigment content A of the first ink and the pigment content B of the overprinted second ink have a relationship 0.8?A/B?1.2; and a polymer acid value of the polymeric dispersant is in the range of 100 to 170.

Abstract: An inkjet ink for improving printhead lifetimes includes: an aqueous-based ink vehicle; a colorant; an anti-kogation additive; and an anti-corrosion additive having at least one acetylenic group, the acetylenic group being absent any tertiary or quaternary ?-carbon atoms.

Abstract: An inkjet ink for improving printhead lifetimes includes: an aqueous-based ink vehicle; a colorant; an anti-kogation additive; and an anti-corrosion additive having at least one acetylenic group, the acetylenic group being absent any tertiary or quaternary ?-carbon atoms.

Abstract: A method of inkjet printing includes the steps of: printing a first ink onto a print medium, the first ink including a first self-dispersible pigment, the first ink having a first pigment content A; and subsequently printing a second ink onto the print medium at least partially over the first ink, the second ink including a second pigment and a polymeric dispersant encapsulating the second pigment, the second ink having a second pigment content B. The first self-dispersible pigment and the second pigment have a same color; the pigment content A of the first ink and the pigment content B of the overprinted second ink have a relationship 0.8?A/B?1.2; and a polymer acid value of the polymeric dispersant is in the range of 100 to 170.

Abstract: A solvent-based ink composition for a thermal inkjet printhead. The composition includes: (a) 10-80 wt. % of a compound of formula (B): wherein: R5 is a C1-6 alkyl group and R6 is a C1-6 alkyl group; or R5 and R6 are together joined to form a C3-12 cycloalkylene group; (b) 10-80 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol; and (c) 0.01-25 wt. % of a surface-modified pigment.

Abstract: A solvent-based ink composition for a thermal inkjet printhead comprises a surface-modified pigment. The ink composition comprises: (a) 10-80 wt. % of a compound of formula (A); wherein: R1 is C1-6 alkyl; and each of R2, R3 and R4 is independently selected from H, C1-6 alkyl, halogen, OH, and C1-6 alkoxy; (b) 10-80 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol; and (c) 0.01-25 wt. % of the surface-modified pigment.

Abstract: A solvent-based ink composition for a thermal inkjet printhead comprises a surface-modified pigment. The ink composition comprises: (a) 10-80 wt. % of a compound of formula (A); wherein: R1 is C1-6 alkyl; and each of R2, R3 and R4 is independently selected from H, C1-6 alkyl, halogen, OH, and C1-6 alkoxy; (b) 10-80 wt. % of a C1-6 alcohol; and (c) 0.01-25 wt. % of the surface-modified pigment.