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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.sup.2 lower receptor layer coated on the support wherein the lower receptor layer comprises: silica with a particle size of no m

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.sup.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.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for forming a printed image comprising the steps of:i) heating a solid phase change ink and printing a pattern of phase change ink on a transfer surface;ii) transferring said pattern of phase change ink from said transfer surface to a receptor where said recepto

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] A process for forming a printed image comprising the steps of:i) heating a solid phase change ink and printing a pattern of phase change ink on a transfer surface;ii) transferring said pattern of phase change ink from said transfer surface to a receptor where said receptor comprises:a 1-10 mil thick polyethylene terephthalate support; anda 1-15 mg/dm.sup.2 receptor layer coated on said supportwherein said receptor layer comprises:a fibrous, branched silica with an average particle size of no more than 0.3 .mu.m;at least one polymer chosen from a set consisting of polyvinyl alcohol, polyacrylamide and gelatin; andsaid receptor layer comprises:9- 97% by weight of said silica; and3-18% by weight of said polymer; andiii) fixing said pattern of phase change ink to said receptor to form a solid image.