| abstract |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an ink capable of achieving both excellent light resistance and color development required in recent years, an ink cartridge using the ink, and an ink jet recording method. SOLUTION: An ink containing a plurality of color materials including a first color material and a second color material, wherein the first color material is a dye represented by the following general formula (1): The ink characterized in that the second colorant is a magenta pigment. [Selection figure] None |