Canon kabushiki kaisha (20240174880). REACTION LIQUID AND INK JET RECORDING METHOD simplified abstract

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REACTION LIQUID AND INK JET RECORDING METHOD

Organization Name

canon kabushiki kaisha

Inventor(s)

MAMIKO Kaji of Kanagawa (JP)

MAKI Motomura of Tokyo (JP)

REACTION LIQUID AND INK JET RECORDING METHOD - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240174880 titled 'REACTION LIQUID AND INK JET RECORDING METHOD

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a reaction liquid for ink jet that is used together with an aqueous ink to record high-quality images with excellent intermittent ejection stability. The reaction liquid contains a polyvalent metal salt and a surfactant with specific mass ratio proportions.

  • The reaction liquid for ink jet contains a polyvalent metal salt and a surfactant with specific mass ratio proportions.
  • The surfactant in the reaction liquid has a hydrophilic moiety with an anionic group and a hydrophobic moiety that is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group.
  • The mass ratio of the polyvalent metal salt to the surfactant in the reaction liquid is between 10.0 times to 35.0 times.

Potential Applications

The technology can be used in ink jet printing for various applications such as photo printing, document printing, and packaging.

Problems Solved

1. Improved image quality in ink jet printing. 2. Enhanced stability during intermittent ejection of ink.

Benefits

1. High-quality image reproduction. 2. Stable performance during printing. 3. Versatile applications in different printing needs.

Potential Commercial Applications

Optimizing Ink Jet Printing Performance with Reaction Liquid Technology

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to the use of surfactants and polyvalent metal salts in ink jet printing to improve image quality and stability.

Unanswered Questions

How does this technology compare to existing solutions in terms of cost-effectiveness and environmental impact?

The article does not provide information on the cost-effectiveness and environmental impact of this technology compared to existing solutions. Further research and analysis are needed to determine these aspects.

What are the long-term durability and reliability of the printed images using this technology?

The article does not address the long-term durability and reliability of the printed images produced using this technology. Additional studies and testing are required to evaluate these factors over time.


Original Abstract Submitted

provided is a reaction liquid for ink jet, which can record a high-quality image and is excellent in intermittent ejection stability, to be used together with an aqueous ink. the reaction liquid for ink jet is used in an ink jet recording method including recording an image on a recording medium with an aqueous ink and an aqueous reaction liquid containing a reactant that reacts with the aqueous ink. the reaction liquid includes a polyvalent metal salt and a surfactant. the surfactant is a compound including a hydrophilic moiety having an anionic group and a hydrophobic moiety that is an aliphatic hydrocarbon group. a mass ratio of a content (% by mass) of the polyvalent metal salt in the reaction liquid to a content (% by mass) of the surfactant therein is 10.0 times or more to 35.0 times or less.