| abstract |
An ink jet recording apparatus and method for recording high quality images having sufficient print density and excellent robustness on various types of recording media are provided. An ink set comprising a black ink containing a self-dispersing pigment and at least a cyan, magenta, and yellow color ink containing a polymer emulsion in which polymer fine particles contain a water-insoluble or sparingly soluble coloring material. In consideration of the characteristics of the black ink and the color ink, the ink type is changed according to the type of the ink and the type of the recording medium, and the type of the ink according to the print mode. Ink jet recording method to be changed and used. [Selection diagram] Fig. 1 |