Patent ID: 6095645
Filing Date: 2000-08-01
Classification: B41J,B41M,C09D

Abstract:
An ink jet recording method comprising the steps of:(a) providing a recording medium having an ink-repellent layer comprising a water-soluble silicone compound, a water-soluble fluorine compound or both;(b) providing an ink composition having components comprising a colorant, an acetylene glycol surfactant and water, said components being present in the ink composition in respective amounts such that the ink composition has a contact angle with a sized recording paper of 0.degree., as measured one second after an initiation of contact of the ink composition with the sized recording paper, said ink composition containing not less than 60% by weight of water; and(c) ejecting ink droplets of the ink composition onto the recording medium to form an ink image on the recording medium.