Abstract: Here is provided a method of printing on a substrate, the method comprising: providing a substrate, wherein the substrate has been primed by a primer composition comprising water, an epoxide crosslinker, polyethyleneimine and a glycol co-solvent, the primer composition having formed a primer layer on the substrate, and printing an electrostatic ink on the primer layer. A fluid set comprising the primer composition and an electrostatic ink is also described herein.

Abstract: In one aspect an apparatus for use in an electrographic printer is described. The apparatus includes a housing defining a cavity, a developer roller, a developer electrode for developing printing substance onto the developer roller, the electrode being arranged within the cavity, and a heater for heating printing substance to be developed onto the developer roller, the heater being arranged in the cavity.

Abstract: In one aspect an apparatus for use in an electrographic printer is described. The apparatus includes a housing defining a cavity, a developer roller, a developer electrode for developing printing substance onto the developer roller, the electrode being arranged within the cavity, and a heater for heating printing substance to be developed onto the developer roller, the heater being arranged in the cavity.

Abstract: In one aspect an apparatus (200) for use in an electrographic printer (100) is described. The apparatus includes a housing (210) defining a cavity (220), a developer roller (250), a developer electrode (240) for developing printing substance onto the developer roller, the electrode being arranged within the cavity, and a heater (260) for heating printing substance to be developed onto the developer roller, the heater being arranged in the cavity.

Abstract: In one aspect an apparatus (200) for use in an electrographic printer (100) is described. The apparatus includes a housing (210) defining a cavity (220), a developer roller (250), a developer electrode (240) for developing printing substance onto the developer roller, the electrode being arranged within the cavity, and a heater (260) for heating printing substance to be developed onto the developer roller, the heater being arranged in the cavity.

Abstract: An electrostatic ink composition is disclosed. The electrostatic ink composition can comprise: a liquid carrier; and particles dispersed in the liquid carrier, wherein the particles comprise a thermoplastic resin, and a metal or metal alloy pigment having a melting of point of less than about 200° C. The metal or metal alloy pigment can have a diameter of from about 0.01 ?m to about 50 ?m.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an electrostatic ink composition. In some examples, the electrostatic ink compositions comprise: a carrier liquid; a resin; and a phosphorescent pigment.

Abstract: Electrically conductive electrostatic ink compositions are disclosed. In an 5 example, an electrically conductive electrostatic ink composition can comprise: a liquid carrier; and particles dispersed in the liquid carrier. The particles dispersed in the liquid carrier can comprise: thermoplastic resin, and electrically conductive metal particles. The electrically conductive metal particles can comprise: a core comprising a first metal, and a shell comprising a second 10 metal. The shell can enclose the core at least partially. The first metal and the second metal may not be the same.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to an electrostatic ink composition comprising a resin having a Mw of 10,000 or less and a conductive species. Also disclosed herein is a substrate on which is electrostatically printed a conductive trace, wherein the trace comprises a resin having a Mw of 10,000 or less and a conductive species. Further disclosed herein is a method of electrophotographic printing an electrostatic ink composition comprising a resin having a Mw of 10,000 or less and a conductive species.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a liquid electrophotographic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer resin, a charge adjuvant, microspheres, and a liquid carrier. Each microsphere comprises a shell of material encapsulating a gas. The microspheres are present in an amount of 5 to 90 weight % of the total weight of solids in the composition.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an electrostatic ink composition. In some examples, the electrostatic ink compositions comprise: a carrier liquid; a first resin; and a fluorescent pigment. The fluorescent pigment comprising a fluorescent dye and a second resin matrix, wherein the second resin is selected from the group comprising polyamide resins, polyvinylchlorides, polyolefin resins, polystyrenes, acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene resins, polycarbonates, poly acrylic and methacrylic acid resins, polyethylene terephthalates, polyamide resins, polyurethanes, epoxy resins, silicone resins, polyester resins, alkyd resins, acrylonitrile polymers, polyesteramides or combinations thereof.

Abstract: Electrostatic printing apparatus and intermediate transfer members Herein is disclosed an intermediate transfer member for use in an electrostatic printing process, the intermediate transfer member having an outer release layer comprising a polysiloxane that has been cross-linked using an addition cure process such that it contains Si—R—Si bonds, wherein R is an alkylene moiety, and a monoalkenylsiloxane has been reacted with and incorporated into the polysiloxane. An electrostatic printing apparatus comprising the intermediate transfer member is also disclosed.

Abstract: Herein is described a liquid electrostatic ink composition comprising a pigment comprising mica coated with titanium dioxide and an additional metal oxide.

Abstract: The present disclosure is drawn to an electrostatic ink composition comprising a resin having a Mw of 10,000 or less and a conductive species. Also disclosed herein is a substrate on which is electrostatically printed a conductive trace, wherein the trace comprises a resin having a Mw of 10,000 or less and a conductive species. Further disclosed herein is a method of electrophotographic printing an electrostatic ink composition comprising a resin having a Mw of 10,000 or less and a conductive species.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a liquid electrophotographic composition comprising a thermoplastic polymer resin, a charge adjuvant, microspheres, and a liquid carrier. Each microsphere comprises a shell of material encapsulating a gas. The microspheres are present in an amount of 5 to 90 weight % of the total weight of solids in the composition.

Abstract: In an example, processing apparatus includes an interface to receive input data comprising color data, a color mapping module to map at least one color of the input data to a print apparatus color space according to at least one mapping, and a preview module to generate a representation of a printed output of the print apparatus according to the mapping. The print apparatus color space may be defined based on print materials to be used by a print apparatus, wherein at least one print material comprises phosphorescent material. The preview module may generate a first image representing an externally illuminated printed output of the print apparatus, and a second image representing a phosphorescing printed output of the print apparatus in a low light environment.

Abstract: Herein is described a liquid electrostatic ink composition comprising a pigment comprising mica coated with titanium dioxide and an additional metal oxide.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an electrostatic ink composition. In some examples, the electrostatic ink compositions comprise: a carrier liquid; a first resin; and a fluorescent pigment.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed an electrostatic ink composition. In some examples, the electrostatic ink compositions comprise: a carrier liquid; a resin; and a phosphorescent pigment.

Abstract: Herein is disclosed a method of coating a web with a release formulation. The method comprising: providing a coating station comprising a rotatable applicator roller to apply a release formulation coating to a web; applying a release formulation coating to a surface of the applicator roller, the release formulation comprising at least one silicone oil; feeding the web through the coating station such that the web engages with the applicator roller; and applying the release formulation coating to the web under a shearing force by rotating the applicator roller such that, at a location at which the web and the applicator roller engage, the surface of the applicator roller moves in the opposite direction to the direction the web is fed through the coating station.