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A dense transparent ink-jet receptive film that provides instantaneous print drying

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

Bulent E. Yoldas
Bulent E. Yoldas*
Affiliation:
Department of Chemical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213–3890
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a)Address all correspondence to this author. e-mail: yoldas@andrew.cmu.edu
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Abstract

Ink-jet printing is an important image transfer technology. In this technology, the electronic capabilities are often constrained by shortcomings of materials functions. One of the constraints for fast reproduction of high-resolution photographic quality color images is the print dry time. This presents a challenge in the film technology where large quantities of solvent must be rapidly removed without transporting colorants outside the targeted areas. In this work, this is achieved by chemical immobilization of water by organic polymers incorporated into the film matrix. In this dense film, immobilization of large volumes of water becomes possible by a transient local swelling of the matrix—as much as 600–700%. This mechanism of water immobilization not only creates a virtually dry state instantaneously, but also leads to a tighter containment of colorants within the targeted areas, resulting in a significant improvement in edge acuity and image resolution. In addition, the film is printer and ink nonspecific and produces a high gloss on photographic paper.

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Journal of Materials Research , Volume 14 , Issue 6 , June 1999 , pp. 2594 - 2601
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 1999

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