Phase change ink components and methods of making the same
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1. A method of preparing a phase change ink comprising:
- providing at least a crystalline component in a molten state;
providing at least an amorphous component in a molten state;
stirring the crystalline and amorphous component together to form a mixture for a phase change ink; and
cooling the mixture for the phase change ink, wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are esters of tartaric acid.
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Abstract
A solid ink composition comprising an amorphous component, a crystalline material, and optionally, a colorant, which are suitable for ink jet printing, including printing on coated paper substrates, and methods for making the same. In embodiments, the crystalline and amorphous components are synthesized from an esterification reaction of tartaric acid with an alcohol.
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1. A method of preparing a phase change ink comprising:
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providing at least a crystalline component in a molten state; providing at least an amorphous component in a molten state; stirring the crystalline and amorphous component together to form a mixture for a phase change ink; and cooling the mixture for the phase change ink, wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are esters of tartaric acid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A method of preparing a phase change ink comprising:
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providing at least a crystalline component in a molten state; providing at least an amorphous component in a molten state; stirring the crystalline and amorphous component together to form a mixture for a phase change ink; and cooling the mixture for the phase change ink, wherein the crystalline and amorphous components are esters of tartaric acid produced by an esterification reaction with an alcohol.
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