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Ink for ink-jet printing and the printing process therewith
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1995-10-26
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Granted: 1998-06-09
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Expires: 2015-10-26
Abstract
Abstract Disclosed herein is an ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Inventors
- 👤 Shoji Koike
- 👤 Masahiro Haruta
- 👤 Koromo Shirota
- 👤 Aya Yoshihira
- 👤 Tomoya Yamamoto
- 👤 Mariko Suzuki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:51
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06P; D06P5/00; D06P5/20; D06P5/2066; D06P5/2077; D06P5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 41
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
The ink for ink-jet printing according to claim 1, wherein said compound that disperses said disperse dye is selected from the group consisting of formalin condensates of naphthalenesulfonic acid and their derivatives, water-soluble polymer compounds having a carboxyl group or its salt in the side chain.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The ink for ink-jet printing according to claim 1, wherein an amount of bishydroxyethylsulfone is in a range of from 2 to 40% of the whole weight of the ink.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
45 words
The ink for ink-jet printing according to claim 1, wherein the water-soluble organic solvent that is used in combination is selected from the group consisting of glycerol, ethylene glycol, diethylene glycol, triethylene glycol, tetraethylene glycol, thiodiglycol, propylene glycol, dipropylene glycol, tripropylene glycol and their derivatives.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The ink for ink-jet printing according to claim 1, wherein an ejecting system is a system in which said ink is ejected by applying thermal energy.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The ink for ink-jet printing according to claim 1, wherein said ink has a viscosity of from 2 to 10 mPa·s and a surface tension of from 30 to 50 dyn/cm.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
124 words
A method for ink-jet printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-jet printing on a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye; and subjecting the cloth to a thermal treatment.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
124 words
A method for ink-jet printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-jet printing on a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye; and subjecting the cloth to a thermal treatment.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method for ink-jet printing according to claim 7, wherein at least two kinds of inks are mixed on the cloth for forming a mixed color.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method for ink-jet printing according to claim 7, wherein the cloth comprises polyester fiber.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method for ink-jet printing according to claim 7, wherein the thermal treatment is made by a high temperature steaming (HT steaming) or by a thermosol process.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method for ink-jet printing according to claim 7, wherein an ejecting system is a system in which said ink is ejected using thermal energy.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method for ink-jet printing according to claim 7, wherein a pretreatment is performed to said cloth before the ink is applied.
Claim 15
Independent Claim
134 words
A method for transfer printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-jet printing on a carrier to form an image; and transferring the image to a material comprising a cloth containing fiber which can be dyes with a disperse dye by a thermal treatment.
Claim 16
Independent Claim
134 words
A method for transfer printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-jet printing on a carrier to form an image; and transferring the image to a material comprising a cloth containing fiber which can be dyes with a disperse dye by a thermal treatment.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method for transfer printing according to claim 13, wherein at least two kinds of inks are applied to the carrier.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method for transfer printing according to claim 13, wherein the cloth comprises polyester fiber.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The method for transfer printing according to claim 13, wherein an ejecting system is a system in which said ink is ejected using thermal energy.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method for transfer printing according to claim 13, wherein the carrier is a paper sheet.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method for transfer printing according to claim 17, wherein the paper has a thickness ranging from 0.02 to 0.4 mm.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
131 words
A printed matter which is printed by a method for ink-jet printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-let printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-let printing on a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye; and subjecting the cloth to a thermal treatment.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
131 words
A printed matter which is printed by a method for ink-jet printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-let printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-let printing on a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye; and subjecting the cloth to a thermal treatment.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
141 words
A printed matter which is printed by a method for transfer printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-let printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye Particles having a Particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-let printing on a carrier to form an image; and transferring the image to a material comprising a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye by a thermal treatment.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
141 words
A printed matter which is printed by a method for transfer printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-let printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye Particles having a Particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-let printing on a carrier to form an image; and transferring the image to a material comprising a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye by a thermal treatment.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
116 words
A printing unit comprising an ink container portion with an ink held therein and a head from which the ink is ejected in the form of ink droplets, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dve Particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
116 words
A printing unit comprising an ink container portion with an ink held therein and a head from which the ink is ejected in the form of ink droplets, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dve Particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
The printing unit according to claim 21 wherein the head comprises a head in which thermal energy is applied to the ink to eject ink droplets.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
101 words
An ink cartridge comprising an ink container portion with an ink held therein, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
101 words
An ink cartridge comprising an ink container portion with an ink held therein, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
122 words
An ink-jet printing apparatus comprising a printing unit equipped with an ink container portion with an ink held therein and a head from which the ink is ejected in the form of ink droplets, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dve particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a Particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
122 words
An ink-jet printing apparatus comprising a printing unit equipped with an ink container portion with an ink held therein and a head from which the ink is ejected in the form of ink droplets, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dve particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a Particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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The ink-jet printing apparatus according to claim 24, wherein the head portion comprises a head which ejects ink droplets by applying thermal energy to the ink.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
132 words
An ink-jet printing apparatus comprising a printing head for ejecting ink, an ink cartridge having an ink container portion with ink held therein, and an ink feeder for feeding the ink held in the ink cartridge from the ink cartridge to the printing head, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
132 words
An ink-jet printing apparatus comprising a printing head for ejecting ink, an ink cartridge having an ink container portion with ink held therein, and an ink feeder for feeding the ink held in the ink cartridge from the ink cartridge to the printing head, wherein said ink comprises a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
22 words
The ink-jet printing apparatus according to claim 26, wherein the printing head applies thermal energy to the ink to eject ink droplets.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
138 words
A processed article obtained by further processing a printed matter which is printed by a method for ink-let printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-let printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-let printing on a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye; and subjecting the cloth to a thermal treatment.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
138 words
A processed article obtained by further processing a printed matter which is printed by a method for ink-let printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-let printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-let printing on a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye; and subjecting the cloth to a thermal treatment.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
148 words
A processed article obtained by further processing a printed matter which is printed by a method for transfer printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-jet printing on a carrier to form an image; and transferring the image to a material comprising a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye by a thermal treatment.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
148 words
A processed article obtained by further processing a printed matter which is printed by a method for transfer printing comprising the steps of: providing an ink for ink-jet printing comprising a disperse dye in an amount of from 0.1 to 15% by weight, a compound that disperses said disperse dye, a water-soluble organic solvent, bishydroxyethylsulfone and water, wherein said disperse dye has an average particle diameter in a range of from 150 to 400 nm, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not more than 200 nm occupy 85% by weight in a particle diameter distribution, and dye particles having a particle diameter of not less than 1,000 nm are substantially not contained; performing ink-jet printing on a carrier to form an image; and transferring the image to a material comprising a cloth containing fiber which can be dyed with a disperse dye by a thermal treatment.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
36 words
The processed article according to claim 28 or 29, which is obtained by cutting said printed matter into desired sizes, and then subjecting each of the cut pieces to steps for obtaining a final processed article.
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