Transparent media for phase change ink printing

The present invention is related to transparent media for ink printing. More specifically, this invention is related to a transparent media and a process for forming the media. The media has superior clarity, resistance to scratching and excellent adhesion to phase change inks. 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/dmlower receptor layer coated on the support wherein the lower receptor layer comprises: silica with a particle size of no more than 0.3 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.