Why You Need A Pigment Ink Printer
A pigment ink printer is essential for those who need high-quality, long-lasting and professional grade prints. Unlike dye-based inks, pigment inks offer superior fade resistance, water resistance and smudge-proof properties, making them ideal for various applications
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What Is A Pigment Ink Printer?
Answer: A pigment ink printer uses ink that contains tiny solid particles suspended in a liquid. This results in prints that are highly durable, fade and water-resistant, making them ideal for professional photography, fine art prints and archive-worthy business documents.
How Is Pigment Ink Different From Dye-Based Ink?
Answer: Pigment ink sits on the surface of the paper and is more resistant to fading, smudging and water damage. On the other hand, dye-based ink absorbs into the paper, often producing more vibrant colours, but with less longevity.
Are Pigment Ink Printers Better for Photos?
Answer: Yes, especially for long-term archival-quality prints. Pigment inks provide excellent colour stability and longevity, making them ideal for professional photography and art prints. However, dye-based inks produce slightly more saturated colours. Read our blog post, Is it better to print your photos with dye or pigment based ink?
Can Pigment Ink Printers Print on Glossy Paper
Answer: Yes, but results may vary depending on the paper. Pigment inks work best on matte, or fine-art paper.
Do Pigment Ink Printers Require Special Paper?
Answer: No, Pigment inks work on all types of paper. However, their best performance is on high-quality, coated and fine-art papers.
Are Pigment Ink Prints Waterproof?
Answer: Pigment ink is highly water-resistant, compared to dye-based ink. However, to be fully waterproof, you would require special paper.
Do Pigment Ink Printers Use More Ink Than Dye-Based Printers?
Answer: Not necessarily. Pigment inks often provide higher coverage, meaning you may use less ink overall for long-lasting prints.
Are Pigment Ink Printers More Expensive?
Answer: Pigment ink printers can have a higher upfront cost, but they offer long-term value due to their print durability, reducing the need for reprints and replacements.
Can I Use Dye-Based Ink In A Pigment Ink Printer
Answer: No, pigment and dye-based printers are built with different compositions. Putting Pigment Ink in a dye ink tank could cause blockages or damage this printer (Or vice versa)
Which Brands Offer Pigment Ink Printers?
Answer: Canon, Epson and HP all build pigment ink printers. However, the only time Canon make fully pigment ink printers is on their high-end professional photo printer range.
