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: In a method and an apparatus for forming on a substrate (214) a pattern of a material, a material layer is provided on an intermediate carrier (204) and an adhesive layer is provided on the material layer, wherein at least one of the material layer or the adhesive layer comprises a pattern corresponding to the pattern to be formed on the substrate (214). The material is transferred to the substrate (214) with the adhesive fixing the material to a surface (216) of the substrate (214).

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: Described herein is a LEP ink composition comprising a luminescent component, a resin; and a carrier liquid security liquid electrostatic ink composition for printing a security image.

Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic (LEP) ink can include a liquid ink vehicle, a conductive toner including a conductive pigment and a polymeric binder, and a charge director. The liquid electrophotographic ink can have a conductivity of from 150 to 2000 picoSiemens.

Abstract: Described herein is a security LEP ink composition comprising an absorber, a resin; and a carrier liquid for printing a security image.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrostatic ink composition. The composition may comprise a carrier liquid, which has suspended therein: thermochromic pigment particles having a layer of thermoplastic resin thereon. Method for forming electrostatic ink composition and a substrate having the electrostatic ink composition printed thereon are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: A method for forming on a substrate (108; 214) a pattern of a material, the method comprising: providing (S100) a material layer (104); providing (S104, S106) an adhesive layer (106), wherein at least one of the material layer (104) or the adhesive layer (106) comprises a pattern corresponding to the pattern to be formed on the substrate (108; 214); and transferring (S108) the material to the substrate (108; 214) with the adhesive fixing the material to a surface (110; 216) of the substrate (108; 214). This solves the problem of forming on a substrate a pattern of a material that, in general, cannot be applied to the substrate directly due to the fact that the material cannot be printed and/or has no or reduced adherence properties with respect to the substrate.

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: According to an example, an electrophotographic ink may include an adsorbent, a volatile fragrance, a resin and a carrier liquid.

Abstract: Provided in one example herein is a liquid electrophotographic ink composition. The composition includes a charge director, a non-polar carrier fluid comprising a polymer; and ink particles each including a polymeric resin and a pigment dispersed in the resin. The ink composition also includes a tackifier.

Abstract: Described herein is a LEP ink composition for printing a security image, the LEP ink composition comprising a first resin, a fluorescent composite comprising a fluorescent dye and a second resin matrix.

Abstract: Liquid electrophotography apparatus including a plurality of members defining a flow path for a printing liquid. At least a first member of the plurality of members is arranged to generate an electric field. The liquid electrophotography apparatus also includes a first insulation layer arranged around at least a portion of a surface of the first member to prevent electrical discharge from the printing liquid.

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: This disclosure relates to an electrophotographic composition comprising toner particles dispersed in a liquid carrier. The toner particles comprise porous carrier particles infused with a fragrance.

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: Liquid electrophotography apparatus including a plurality of members defining a flow path for a printing liquid. At least a first member of the plurality of members is arranged to generate an electric field. The liquid electrophotography apparatus also includes a first insulation layer arranged around at least a portion of a surface of the first member to prevent electrical discharge from the printing liquid.

Abstract: Liquid electrophotography apparatus including a plurality of members defining a flow path for a printing liquid. At least a first member of the plurality of members is arranged to generate an electric field. The liquid electrophotography apparatus also includes a first insulation layer arranged around at least a portion of a surface of the first member to prevent electrical discharge from the printing liquid.

Abstract: A liquid electrophotographic (LEP) ink can include a liquid ink vehicle, a conductive toner including a conductive pigment and a polymeric binder, and a charge director. The liquid electrophotographic ink can have a conductivity of from 150 to 2000 picoSiemens.