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Ink jet recording method and ink jet recording apparatus therefor
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1995-12-13
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Granted: 1997-06-17
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Expires: 2015-12-13
Abstract
Abstract An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation by discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing the pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded, the ink jet recording method comprising a step of supplying a solution containing particles and/or binder polymer on to the recording member, prior to discharging the ink. An apparatus for practicing the ink jet recording method of the present invention has a plurality of heads that discharge the ink, by supplying energy to the ink, and the solution containing particles and/or binder polymer.
Inventors
- 👤 Akio Kashiwazaki
- 👤 Yuko Suga
- 👤 Aya Takaide
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:20
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41M; B41M5/00; B41M5/50; B41M5/52; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/005; B41J2/01; B41J2/21; B41J2/2107; B41J2/2114; B41M5/0011; B41M5/0017; B41M7/00; B41M7/0018; B41M5/5218; B41M5/5254; B41M5/529
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 45
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of ink containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing at least one of particles and binder polymer on to said recording member prior to discharging said ink, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of ink containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing at least one of particles and binder polymer on to said recording member prior to discharging said ink, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
An ink jet recording method according to claim 1, wherein said particles contain one or more materials selected from the group consisting of polystyrene, styrene-acryl copolymer, polymethyl methacrylate, melamine resin, epoxy resin, silicon resin, benzoguanamine resin, polyamide resin, fluorine resin, polymer obtained by emulsion-polymerization of α, β-unsaturated ethylene monomer, titanium dioxide particles, silica and alumina.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
An ink jet recording method according to claim 1, wherein the particle size of said particles is 0.01 to 5 μm.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
96 words
An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a first polymer having a polarity for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing a second polymer that has a polarity opposite the polarity of said first polymer contained in said ink composition, on to said recording member prior to discharging said ink, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
96 words
An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a first polymer having a polarity for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing a second polymer that has a polarity opposite the polarity of said first polymer contained in said ink composition, on to said recording member prior to discharging said ink, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method according to claim 4, wherein said second polymer contains one or more materials selected from the group consisting of N-vinyl pyrrolidone, N-vinyl piperidone, N-vinyl caprolactam, N-vinyl-morpholine, N-vinyl-2-oxazolidone, N-vinyl-5-methyl-2-oxazolidone, homo polymer of monomers of acryl amide, and copolymer of monomers of acryl amide with monomer that is not acryl amide.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying an aqueous solution containing acid on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
80 words
An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying an aqueous solution containing acid on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method according to claim 6, wherein said acid contains one or more materials selected from the group consisting of hydrochloric acid, acetic acid, a compound having a carboxylic group, carbonic acid, sulfonic acid, a compound having a sulfonic acid group, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, a phosphoric compound, sulfurous acid and nitrous acid.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying an aqueous solution containing resin, having an acid value of 30 to 100 and soluble in alkali, on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying an aqueous solution containing resin, having an acid value of 30 to 100 and soluble in alkali, on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method according to claim 8, wherein said resin having the acid value of 30 to 100 and soluble in an aqueous alkali solution contains at least one of a copolymer and a salt of one or more monomers selected from styrene, styrene derivative, vinyl naphthalene, vinyl naphthalene derivative, aliphatic alcohol ester of α, β-ethylene unsaturated carboxylic acid, acrylic acid, an acrylic acid derivative, maleic acid, a maleic acid derivative, itaconic acid, an itaconic acid derivative, fumaric acid and a fumaric acid derivative.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing salt on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
79 words
An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing salt on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method according to claim 10, wherein said salt contains one or more materials selected from the group consisting of sodium chloride, potassium chloride, lithium chloride, ammonium chloride, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride, barium chloride, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, barium carbonate, sodium carbonate, lithium carbonate, ammonium carbonate, sodium acetate, potassium acetate, lithium acetate, sodium sulfate, potassium sulfate and aluminum sulfate.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing a buffer solution on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method for performing a recording operation comprising the steps of: discharging an ink droplet composed of an ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water to a recording member, on which data is recorded; and supplying a solution containing a buffer solution on to said recording member prior to or after said ink is discharged, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method according to claim 12, wherein said buffer solution contains one or more materials selected from the group consisting of Clark-Lubs's buffer solution, Sφrensen's buffer solution, Kolthoff's buffer solution, Michaelis's buffer solution, McIlvaine's buffer solution, Britton-Robinson's buffer solution, Carmody's buffer solution, Gomori's buffer solution and Bates-Bower's buffer solution.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method according to any one of claims 1, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12, wherein said ink jet recording method uses heat energy.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording method according to any one of claims 1, 4, 6, 8, 10 or 12, wherein the pH of said ink composition is from 7 to 10.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording member, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water-soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing at least one of particles and binder polymer prior to performing a recording operation with said main head, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
98 words
An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording member, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water-soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing at least one of particles and binder polymer prior to performing a recording operation with said main head, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 16, wherein said main head comprises an energy supply means.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 17, wherein said energy supply means is heat generating.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recorded member, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a first polymer that has a polarity for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing a second polymer that has a polarity opposite the polarity of said first polymer contained in said ink composition, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recorded member, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a first polymer that has a polarity for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing a second polymer that has a polarity opposite the polarity of said first polymer contained in said ink composition, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said main head comprises an energy supply means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 20, wherein said energy supply means is heat generating.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording member, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: A main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges an aqueous solution containing acid prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said aqueous solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording member, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: A main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges an aqueous solution containing acid prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said aqueous solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 22, wherein said main head comprises an energy supply means.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 23, wherein said energy supply means is heat generating.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recorded medium, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges an aqueous solution containing a resin that has an acid number of 30 to 100 and that can be dissolved in alkali, prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said aqueous solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recorded medium, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges an aqueous solution containing a resin that has an acid number of 30 to 100 and that can be dissolved in alkali, prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said aqueous solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 25, wherein said main head comprises an energy supply means.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 26, wherein said energy supply means is heat generating.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording medium, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing salt prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording medium, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing salt prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 28, wherein said main head comprises an energy supply means.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 29, wherein said energy supply means is heat generating.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording medium, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing a buffer solution prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
98 words
An ink jet recording apparatus that supplies energy to an ink composition to discharge said ink composition in the form of a droplet so that data is recorded on a recording medium, said ink jet recording apparatus comprising: a main head that discharges said ink composition containing a pigment, a water soluble resin for dispersing said pigment and water; and a sub-head that discharges a solution containing a buffer solution prior to or after said recording operation is performed with said main head, wherein said solution reduces dispersion stability of said ink to generate aggregation of said ink.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 31, wherein said main head comprises an energy supply means.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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An ink jet recording apparatus according to claim 32, wherein said energy supply means is heat generating.
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