an ink jet printing method , comprising the steps of : a ) providing an ink jet printer that is responsive to digital data signals ; b ) loading the printer with ink - receptive elements comprising a support having thereon an image - receiving layer comprising a cationic polymer containing at least one ethylenically unsaturated monomer containing a trialkylammonium salt , each trialkylammonium salt containing at least one alkyl group having greater than 8 carbon atoms ; c ) loading the printer with an ink jet ink composition comprising water , a humectant , and a water - soluble anionic dye ; and d ) printing on the image - receiving layer using the ink jet ink in response to the digital data signals .