Ink, and ink-jet recording method and apparatus employing the same.

摘要

An ink for ink-jet recording is provided which contains a coloring material and an aqueous liquid medium for solving or dispersing the coloring material, the liquid medium having a lower critical consolute temperature (Tc) to cause phase separation at a temperature in the range of from 40 to 100 DEG C. Ink-jet recording method and an ink-jet recording apparatus employing the above ink are also provided. <IMAGE>