| abstract |
A phase change ink having excellent print quality characteristics is provided. A phase change ink contains a colorant and an ink carrier containing a triester described below. (Wherein R 1 , R 2 and R 3 are each independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group, aryl group, arylalkyl group or alkylaryl group, and n is about 1 to (It is an integer of about 50.) [Selection figure] None |