Patent ID: 8741401
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: B41M

Abstract:
1. A recording medium comprising: a support; and an ink-receiving layer provided on the support, the ink-receiving layer having a lower layer and an upper layer, wherein the lower layer contains fine inorganic particles, polyvinyl alcohol, and boric acid, the fine inorganic particles comprising at least one compound selected from alumina, hydrated alumina, and vapor-phase-process silica, wherein the upper layer contains fine inorganic particles, polyvinyl alcohol, and boric acid, the fine inorganic particles comprising at least one compound selected from alumina and hydrated alumina, wherein the lower layer has a boric acid content of 2.0% by mass to 7.0% by mass with respect to polyvinyl alcohol, and wherein the upper layer has a boric acid content of 10.0% by mass to 30.0% by mass with respect to polyvinyl alcohol, wherein the lower layer has a polyvinyl alcohol content of 11.0% by mass to 40.0% by mass with respect to the fine inorganic particles.