Colorless toner formulated to improve light fastness of ink jet ink prints
OwnerAn-Chung Robert Lin, Michael H. Leeinventors
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Abstract
The present invention is drawn to colorless toner compositions for overcoating a print having an ink jet ink image printed thereon. The colorless toner can comprise: a toner resin and at least two additives independently selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet absorbers, free radical inhibitors, thermal stabilizers, and combinations thereof, wherein the ratio of toner resin to total additive is from 1:1 to 99:1 by weight. The colorless toner can also be comprised of a charge control agent and/or a low-melt wax.
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A toner composition for providing a colorless overcoating on an ink jet print comprising a toner resin and at least two additives independently selected from the group consisting of ultraviolet absorbers, free radical inhibitors, and thermal stabilizers, wherein the ratio of said toner resin to said additives is from about 1:1 to 99:1 by weight.
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