Fusible inkjet recording materials containing hollow beads, system using the recording materials, and methods of using the recording materials
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1. A fusible print medium, comprising:
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an ink-receiving layer disposed on the substrate, wherein the ink-receiving layer includes a plurality of hollow beads having a diameter from about 0.3 to 5μ
meters, a void volume of about 20% to 70%, and a glass transition temperature above 50°
C., wherein the hollow beads have substantially the same diameter, and wherein the hollow beads are at least 70% of the ink receiving layer.
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Abstract
Briefly described, embodiments of this disclosure include fusible print media, methods of making fusible print media, and systems for preparing a fused ink-jet image. One exemplary embodiment of the fusible print medium, among others, includes a substrate and an ink-receiving layer disposed on the substrate. The ink-receiving layer includes a plurality of hollow polymer beads having substantially the same diameter.
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1. A fusible print medium, comprising:
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a substrate; an ink-receiving layer disposed on the substrate, wherein the ink-receiving layer includes a plurality of hollow beads having a diameter from about 0.3 to 5μ
meters, a void volume of about 20% to 70%, and a glass transition temperature above 50°
C., wherein the hollow beads have substantially the same diameter, and wherein the hollow beads are at least 70% of the ink receiving layer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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