Abstract: A toner for developing electrostatic images in a single component development (SCD) system free of carrier and including emulsion aggregation toner particles of a styrene acrylate polymer binder, at least one release agent and at least one colorant, wherein the toner particles have a volume average particle size of from about 5 ?m to about 10 ?m, an average circularity of about 0.95 to about 0.99, a volume and number geometric standard deviation (GSDv and n) of from about 1.10 to about 1.30, and an onset glass transition temperature of from about 45° C. to about 65° C., is ideally suited for forming an image using a single component image forming device.

Abstract: A toner having a core with at least one resin and at least one colorant, and having on a surface thereof, an additive package including fluorinated polymer particles, and a method of forming toner particles having surface particles attached thereto, wherein the surface particles include fluorinated polymer particles, and the method includes aggregating a material with at least one resin and at least one colorant to produce toner particles, following aggregation, forming a mixture of the surface particles and the toner particles, and subjecting the mixture to a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the toner particles to coalesce the toner particles, whereby the surface particles become at least partially embedded within the surface of the toner particles.

Abstract: A toner includes particles of a resin, an optional colorant, a first wax and a second wax, where the toner particles are prepared by an emulsion aggregation process. Additional waxes can also be added for different properties.

Abstract: A carrier coating that may be used to coat carrier particles, including a specific additive that imparts the coating with superior storage stability and wherein the carrier coating includes an acrylic-based polymeric powder obtained from an emulsion of an acrylic-based polymer, a surfactant, a cationic initiator, and a conductive filler.

Abstract: A method of forming toner particles having surface particles attached thereto includes the steps of aggregating a material of at least one binder material and at least one colorant to produce toner particles, following aggregation, forming a mixture of the surface particles and the toner particles, and subjecting the mixture to a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the toner particles to coalesce the toner particles, whereby the surface particles become at least partially embedded within the surface of the toner particles. Toner particles prepared by such method include a core comprised of at least one binder and at least one colorant, and surface particles at an external surface of the toner particles, wherein at least about 50% of the surface particles are substantially completely covered by a portion of binder and a majority of the surface particles protrude from the toner particle surface a distance of at least 50% of the average particle size of the surface particles.

Abstract: Toner compositions having high molecular weight and improved melt flow are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a toner particle having at least binder and colorant. The colorant is a dye complex comprising a dye, a nonionic surfactant and a complexing agent. The toner having this colorant exhibits improved color gamut.

Abstract: Toner compositions having reduced odor are provided.

Abstract: A toner for developing electrostatic images in a single component development (SCD) system free of carrier and including emulsion aggregation toner particles of a styrene acrylate polymer binder, at least one release agent and at least one colorant, wherein the toner particles have a volume average particle size of from about 5 ?m to about 10 ?um, an average circularity of about 0.945 to about 0.99, a volume and number geometric standard deviation (GSD,v and n) of from about 1.10 to about 1.30, and an onset glass transition temperature of from about 45° C. to about C., is ideally suited for forming an image using a single component image forming device.

Abstract: A process for preparing a latex includes polymerizing at least one monomer in the presence of an initiator to form a polymer emulsion; and adding an odor- scavenging bismuth compound to the formed polymer emulsion.

Abstract: A carrier comprised of a core and a polymer generated from a mixture of two latexes, and wherein the first latex enables a polymer with a high molecular weight, and the second latex enables a polymer with a low molecular weight, and wherein high represents a weight average molecular weight of from about 1,000,000 to about 8,000,000, and said low represents a weight average molecular weight of from about 500,000 to about 750,000.

Abstract: A method of forming toner particles having surface particles attached thereto includes the steps of aggregating a material of at least one binder material and at least one colorant to produce toner particles, following aggregation, forming a mixture of the surface particles and the toner particles, and subjecting the mixture to a temperature above the glass transition temperature of the toner particles to coalesce the toner particles, whereby the surface particles become at least partially embedded within the surface of the toner particles. Toner particles prepared by such method include a core comprised of at least one binder and at least one colorant, and surface particles at an external surface of the toner particles, wherein at least about 50% of the surface particles are substantially completely covered by a portion of binder and a majority of the surface particles protrude from the toner particle surface a distance of at least 50% of the average particle size of the surface particles.

Abstract: Toner, particularly toner made by emulsion aggregation, containing binder resin and colorant containing a pigment dispersion containing pigment particles having an average particle diameter of from about 1 to about 150 nm and/or a pigment dispersion that is transparent.

Abstract: A toner includes particles of a resin, an optional colorant, a first wax and a second wax, where the toner particles are prepared by an emulsion aggregation process. Additional waxes can also be added for different properties.

Abstract: Disclosed are pigment particles prepared by a process which comprises (a) preparing a solution of a polyalkylene oxide compound in water; (b) preparing a solution of a cationic dye in water; (c) admixing the solution containing the polyalkylene oxide compound with the solution containing the cationic dye to form a mixture; (d) adding to the mixture a solution containing a heteropolyacid in water, an alcohol, or a mixture thereof, thereby resulting in formation of pigment particles having an average particle diameter of no more than about 300 nanometers; and (e) after addition of the heteropolyacid to the mixture, neutralizing the mixture by addition of a base. Another embodiment of the present invention is directed to an ink composition comprising water and the aforementioned pigment particles.

Abstract: Disclosed is a set of inks for printing multicolor images in an ink jet printer, said ink set comprising (1) a first ink having a first color and comprising water and an anionic dye; and (2) a second ink having a second color different from the first color and comprising (a) water, and (b) pigment particles having chemically bonded to the surfaces thereof moieties containing amine or quaternary amine functional groups, wherein the anionic dye in the first ink is capable of being immobilized on a printing substrate by interaction with the pigment particles in the second ink, thereby enabling reduced intercolor bleed.

Abstract: A process for creating an image with improved quality and durability by depositing an ink image onto a toner composition residing on a substrate.

Abstract: A process including:

Abstract: A process including: depositing a colorless toner onto a substrate; depositing at least one ink image onto the colorless toner and substrate; and fixing the resulting ink image onto the substrate.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ink composition which comprises water, an acid dye, a monovalent salt, a polyquaternary amine compound, and an optional nonionic or cationic surfactant, said ink being substantially free of organic solvents. The ink is particularly suitable for applications such as ink jet printing and marking pens. The disclosed inks in some embodiments are substantially indelible. Also disclosed is a composition for removing the ink compositions from substrates to which they have been applied which comprises water and a dianionic surfactant, optionally further containing a salt, urea, and/or a viscosity building agent such as a gum.