Method for manufacturing inkjet printable paper or foil for use as a decor paper or foil

An inkjet receiver coating for use in a method for manufacturing a paper or a thermoplastic foil that is printable with an inkjet printer, wherein the paper or the foil is for use as a decor paper or a decor foil, respectively, in a laminate panel, wherein the paper or the foil is coated on at least one side with the inkjet receiver coating, the inkjet receiver coating comprising:

• at least pigment and binder;
• wherein the binder is a mixture of polyvinyl alcohol as a main constituent and at least 5% weight of polyvinyl acetate (PVAc);
• an ink reactive compound;
• wherein the ink reactive compound includes a substance altering the pH of the inkjet receiver coating;
• wherein the substance is chosen from the list consisting of formic acid, tartaric acid, acetic acid, hydrochloric acid, and AlCl3;
• wherein the ink reactive compound includes polyDADMAC;
• wherein the ink reactive compound includes a metal salt that is chosen from the list consisting of CaCl2 and MgCl2;
• and
• a crosslinking agent chosen from the list consisting of boronic acid and borax.