| abstract |
A thermal inkjet dye sublimation ink consists of a disperse dye colorant dispersion, a co-solvent system, an additive, and a balance of water. The colorant dispersion is present in an amount ranging from about 1 wt% actives to about 7 wt% actives. The co-solvent system is present in a total amount ranging from about 12 wt% to about 25 wt%. The co-solvent system consists of glycerol present in an amount ranging from about 9 wt% to about 16 wt%, ethoxylated glycerol present in an amount ranging from 0 wt% to about 5 wt%, and a water soluble or water miscible organic solvent present in an amount ranging from 0 wt% to about 7 wt%. The additive is selected from the group consisting of a surfactant, a chelating agent, a buffer, a biocide, and combinations thereof. |