Patent ID: 6578960
Filing Date: 2003-06-17
Classification: B41M

Abstract:
An ink jet printing method, comprising the steps of:A) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals; B) loading said printer with an ink jet recording element comprising a support having thereon the following layers in order: i) a base layer comprising a polymeric binder, a polymeric mordant and a stabilizer having the following formula: â€ƒwherein: each R individually represents a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or alkoxy group having from about 1 to about 7 carbon atoms; a phenyl group having from about 6 to about 10 carbon atoms; a phenoxy group having from about 6 to about 10 carbon atoms; a carbonamido group having from about 1 to about 8 carbon atoms; or two or more R groups can be combined together to form a ring structure; n is 1 to 4; L is a linking group containing at least one carbon atom; and M+ is a monovalent cation; â€ƒwith the proviso that the total number of carbon atoms in all the R's and L taken together is at least 3, and at least one R is an alkoxy group; and ii) an overcoat layer comprising a polymeric UV-absorbing material; C) loading said printer with an ink jet ink composition comprising water, a humectant, and a water-soluble dye; and D) printing on said overcoat layer using said ink jet ink in response to said digital data signals.