| abstract |
An object of the present invention is to provide a high colorant concentration and to exhibit excellent detergency even when applied to an ink jet printer using pigment ink, and can be used in an existing ink jet printer without damaging members, There is a demand for a novel maintenance liquid for ink jet recording that is excellent in antiseptic and antifungal effects. A maintenance liquid for ink jet recording according to the present invention comprises water, a plasticizer, and a humectant. Furthermore, the detergency can be further improved by including penetrants such as glycol ethers, 1,2-alkyldiols, and acetylene glycol surfactants. [Selection figure] None |