Transparent media containing silica for phase change ink printing

摘要

An improved transparent media for ink printing is described. The media is a phase change ink recording media comprising: a polyethylene terephthalate support; a 1-15 mg/dm<2> lower receptor layer coated on the support wherein the lower receptor layer comprises: silica with a particle size of no more than 0.3 mu m and a polymer; wherein the total weight of the polymer and the silica is 82-97%, by weight, silica and 3-18%, by weight, polymer. The media also comprises an optional upper receptive layer comprising a matrix polymer, an inorganic particulate material and a soft polymer matrix.