Phase change inks containing borate esters
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1. A phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and an ink vehicle, said ink being a solid at temperatures less than about 50°
- C., wherein the ink vehicle comprises a borate ester.
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Disclosed is a phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and an ink vehicle, said ink being a solid at temperatures less than about 50° C., wherein the ink vehicle comprises a borate ester.
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1. A phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and an ink vehicle, said ink being a solid at temperatures less than about 50°
- C., wherein the ink vehicle comprises a borate ester.
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13. A process which comprises incorporating into an ink jet printing apparatus a phase change ink composition comprising a colorant and an ink vehicle, said ink being a solid at temperatures less than about 50°
- C., wherein the ink vehicle comprises a borate ester, melting the ink, and causing droplets of the melted ink to be ejected in an imagewise pattern onto a substrate.
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