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Ink, ink set, ink cartridge, recording unit, color-image recording apparatus, image recording process, color-image forming process, and method for improving density of ink-jet recorded image
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 2000-09-14
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Granted: 2003-02-18
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Expires: 2020-09-14
Abstract
Abstract An ink is provided which suppresses the influence of the kinds of recording media on the image quality, is excellent in image quality, effectively inhibits the occurrence of bleed upon the formation of color images, is excellent in long-term shelf stability and stably forms high quality images. The ink contains at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Koichi Osumi
- 👤 Shinya Mishina
- 👤 Tomonari Watanabe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 10:45
CPC Classifications
C; C09; C09D; C09D11/00; C09D11/30; C09D11/32; C09D11/324; B; B41; B41J; B41J2/00; B41J2/005; B41J2/01; B41J2/135; B41J2/14; B41J2/14016; B41J2/1433; C09D11/40; B41J2002/14169; B41J2002/14387; B41J2002/14475
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 43
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 2 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 2 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the salt is contained in a proportion of 0.05 to 10% by weight based on the total weight of the ink.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 2 , wherein the salt is contained in a proportion of 0.1 to 5% by weight based on the total weight of the ink.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 1 , wherein the self-dispersing anionic carbon black has at least one hydrophilic group bonded directly or through another atomic group to the surface thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 4 , wherein the hydrophilic group is selected from the group consisting of —COO(M 2 ), —SO 2 (M 2 ) 2 , —PO 3 H(M 2 ) and —PO 3 (M 2 ) 2 , wherein M 2 is a hydrogen atom, an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 4 , wherein said another atomic group is an alkylene group having 1 to 12 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 4 , wherein the hydrophilic group is selected from the group consisting of —COO(M 2 ), —SO 3 (M 2 ) 2 and —PO 3 (M 2 ) 2 , and M 2 in the above formulae is identical with M 1 in the formulae representing the salt in claim 1 .
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
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An ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
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An ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 1 or 8 , wherein the self-dispersing anionic carbon black has an average particle diameter of at least 90 nm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
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The ink according to claim 1 or 8 , wherein the ink is an ink for ink-jet.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
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An ink set comprising in combination the black ink according to claim 1 or 8 , and a water-based color ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
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The ink set according to claim 11 , wherein the coloring material for the color ink Is an acid dye or a direct dye.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
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The ink set according to claim 11 , wherein the coloring material for the color ink is a pigment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
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The ink set according to claim 11 , which is used for ink-jet.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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An ink cartridge, comprising an ink tank which contains the ink according to claim 1 or 8 .
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
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A recording unit comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a head portion for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.08 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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A recording unit comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a head portion for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.08 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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A recording unit comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a head portion for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change In viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
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A recording unit comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a head portion for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change In viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
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An image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a recording head for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) CO 31 wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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An image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a recording head for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) CO 31 wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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An image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a recording head for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one-salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (ML)NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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An image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink and a recording head for ejecting the ink, the ink comprising at least one-salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (ML)NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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A color-image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface, another ink container portion containing a water-based color ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue, and recording head portions for respectively ejecting the inks contained in the respective ink container portions.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
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A color-image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface, another ink container portion containing a water-based color ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue, and recording head portions for respectively ejecting the inks contained in the respective ink container portions.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A color-image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 I) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 1 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month In an environment of 60° C., another ink container portion containing a water-based, ink-jet color ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue, and recording head portions for respectively ejecting the inks contained in the respective Ink container portions.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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A color-image recording apparatus comprising an ink container portion containing an ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 I) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 1 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month In an environment of 60° C., another ink container portion containing a water-based, ink-jet color ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue, and recording head portions for respectively ejecting the inks contained in the respective Ink container portions.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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An image recording process comprising the step of ejecting an ink-jet ink toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof, thereby recording an image, wherein the ink comprises at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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An image recording process comprising the step of ejecting an ink-jet ink toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof, thereby recording an image, wherein the ink comprises at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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An image recording process comprising the step of ejecting an ink toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof, thereby recording an image, wherein the ink comprises at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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An image recording process comprising the step of ejecting an ink toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof, thereby recording an image, wherein the ink comprises at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month in an environment of 60° C.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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The image recording process according to claim 22 or 23 , wherein the energy for ejecting the ink is thermal energy.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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The image recording process according to claim 22 or 23 , wherein the energy for ejecting the ink is mechanical energy.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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A process for forming a color image comprising the steps of ejecting a first water-based, ink-jet ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof; and ejecting a second ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface toward the surface of the recording medium to apply the second ink to the surface thereof.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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A process for forming a color image comprising the steps of ejecting a first water-based, ink-jet ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof; and ejecting a second ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 1.8 (μmol/m 2 ) on its surface toward the surface of the recording medium to apply the second ink to the surface thereof.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
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A process for forming a color image comprising the steps of ejecting a first water-based, ink-jet ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof; and ejecting a second ink-jet ink toward the surface of the recording medium to apply the second ink to the surface second ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the second ink-jet ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month In an environment of 60° C.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
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A process for forming a color image comprising the steps of ejecting a first water-based, ink-jet ink comprising at least one coloring material selected from among coloring materials for cyan, magenta, yellow, red, green and blue toward the surface of a recording medium to apply the ink to the surface thereof; and ejecting a second ink-jet ink toward the surface of the recording medium to apply the second ink to the surface second ink-jet ink comprising at least one salt selected from the group consisting of (M 1 ) 2 SO 4 , CH 3 COO(M 1 ), Ph-COO(M 1 ), (M 1 )NO 3 , (M 1 )Cl, (M 1 )Br, (M 1 )I, (M 1 ) 2 SO 3 and (M 1 ) 2 CO 3 , wherein M 1 represents an alkali metal, ammonium or organic ammonium, and Ph represents a phenyl group, and a self-dispersing anionic carbon black having a functional-group density of at least 0.45 (mmol/g) on its surface, the second ink-jet ink undergoing no substantial change in viscosity even when it is stored for one month In an environment of 60° C.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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A water-based ink-jet ink comprising a self-dispersing carbon black having an average particle diameter of at least 90 nm and being stably dispersed in an aqueous medium, and a salt, wherein the carbon black has a surface functional-group density of at least 1.8 μmol/m 2 and gives an optical density of an image obtained by the ink, the optical density being decreased if the salt is not present, and the salt alleviates the decrease in optical density.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
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A water-based ink-jet ink comprising a self-dispersing carbon black having an average particle diameter of at least 90 nm and being stably dispersed in an aqueous medium, and a salt, wherein the carbon black has a surface functional-group density of at least 1.8 μmol/m 2 and gives an optical density of an image obtained by the ink, the optical density being decreased if the salt is not present, and the salt alleviates the decrease in optical density.
Claim 42
Independent Claim
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A method for improving the optical density of an ink-jet recorded image formed with an ink comprising a self-dispersing carbon black having an average particle diameter of at least 90 nm and a surface functional-group density of at least 1.8 μmol/m 2 and being stably dispersed in an aqueous medium, the method comprising causing a salt to be contained in the ink as an agent for inhibiting penetration of the self-dispersing carbon black into the interior of a recording medium, the optical density being decreased if the salt is not present, and the salt alleviates the decrease in optical density.
Claim 43
Independent Claim
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A method for improving the optical density of an ink-jet recorded image formed with an ink comprising a self-dispersing carbon black having an average particle diameter of at least 90 nm and a surface functional-group density of at least 1.8 μmol/m 2 and being stably dispersed in an aqueous medium, the method comprising causing a salt to be contained in the ink as an agent for inhibiting penetration of the self-dispersing carbon black into the interior of a recording medium, the optical density being decreased if the salt is not present, and the salt alleviates the decrease in optical density.
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