Posted by Annie's World | Posted in Scrapbooking | Posted on
Tags: color, color dye, color pigment, ink, optical brighteners, photography, pigment, pigment ink, printer ink cartridges, printer inks, printing, printing photos, producing various kinds, vivid colors, water dye
 |
Opposite Colors - 36"W x 24"H - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys
Sale Price: $51.99  |
DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
When we are on the market for a new printer, there are times that we have to base our decision as to what printer we should buy on the kind of printer ink that the printer uses. After all, we use printers for producing various kinds of documents, be it text, graphics, photos and others.
Choices for printer inks often come up as either dye-based inks or pigmented inks. Just what makes these two different from each other? Which type of printer ink cartridges is better?
The first thing we need to look at in differentiating dye-based ink from pigmented ink is the substances that go into them. Pigmented inks are made with resin or binders that make them more resistance. Dye-based inks, on the other hand, are made with optical brighteners to make their colors more vivid.
Given these characteristics, let us look at the desirable qualities of printer inks and how these two types do for each quality.
1. Resistance to water. Dye-based inks need to be dissolved in order to work. They are often used as inkjet printer inks because they easily dissolve in water and thus flow easily with it. However, if a print made from dried dye-based ink gets wet, the print will run. Pigmented inks, on the other hand, absorb water but does not dissolve with it. Thus, they are more water-resistant.
2. Resistance to light. Dye-based inks have optical brighteners that make for vivid colors. These optical brighteners, however, are vulnerable to light and other chemicals, and thus fade more quickly. Pigmented ink is the ink of choice for archiving jobs because it can last for years even under light or chemical exposure.
3. Sharpness of color. Dye-based inks are desired for the brightness and vivacity of the colors they produce. Thus, they are more used for printing photos and graphics. The same thing cannot be said of pigmented inks, so they are more limited to grayscale prints and text documents.
Now that we know the difference between dye-based inks and pigmented inks, the next question would be: Which printer ink brands are dye-based and which ones are pigmented? Here is a brief guideline:
• Except for a few models, Canon ink cartridges typically uses dye-based ink.
• For Compaq printers, all color inks are dye-based while all black inks are pigmented.
• The same goes for Dell printer inks.
• Except for the printer inks used for their Designjet printers and some black inks, Hewlett-Packard uses mostly dye-based inks for colors.
• Epson sells mostly dye-based inks, though they also have special pigmented black inks.
• Lexmark’s printer inks are pigmented for the black ones and dye-based for the colored ones.
And there we have it, the difference between dye-based inks and pigmented inks. Always consider what you will be using your printer for before you choose the machine and the printer ink.
About the Author:
About the Author:
This Article is written by James Kara Murat from PrintCountry.com, the contributor of PrintCountry Printer Reviews. More information on the subject is at DYE-based Ink & Pigmented Ink: What is The Difference?, and related resources can be found at Printer Ink Cartridges Articles.
Article Source: ArticlesBase.com - Dye-based Ink & Pigmented Ink: What is the Difference?
 |
 1 Set Complete Color Of Tattoo Ink Pigment 10 Bottle 5ml  US $1.26
|
 40 Color 1 2 OZ 15ml Tattoo Inks Pigment Complete Set US $36.99
|
 3 Tsukineko® Dew Drop™ Pigment Ink Sets 12 COLORS IN ALL US $26.39
|
 High Quality 40 Color Bottle of Tattoo Ink Pigment 1 2 oz Set Supplies US $9.99
|
 Tattoo Inks 7 Color 1 2 OZ Pigment Complete Set US $13.79
|
 6 Color 1 2 OZ Tattoo Inks Pigment Complete Set US $6.75
|
| Powered by phpBay Pro |
|
Opposite Colors - 36"W x 24"H - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys
Sale Price: $51.99 |
DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
 |
HP CH337A - Designjet 510 Thermal Inkjet 42 in. Color Printer-HEWCH337A
|
DescriptionAffordable, dependable large-format printer produces professional caliber illustrations, schematics, drawings and plans. Five-pigment, 2400 x 1200 dpi rendering system delivers excellent line accuracy and true-to-life imaging... |
 |
HP Q8713A - Universal Matte Canvas Paper Roll, 36 x 50 ft, White
List Price: |
DescriptionPerfect for printing low-price-point consumer art reproductions. This media is an economical artist stretch canvas that delivers superb quality. This canvas has a slightly textured, matte surface for true artistic quality and produces water-resistant prints when used with HP pigment inks... |
 |
Zebra 71111 - Zazzle Brights Hghlghtr, Chisel Tip, Assorted Colors, 10/Set-ZEB71111
|
DescriptionMultipurpose neon highlighter with clear barrel and visible ink supply. Water-based pigment ink writes on carbonless and fax paper. Pocket clip. Color(s): Assorted; Tip Type: Chisel; Assortment: Blue; Fluorescent Pink; Fluorescent Yellow; Green; Light Blue; Light Green; Light Orange; Orange; Red; Violet; Grip Type: N/A. |
 |
Color Mixing Bible: All You'Ll Ever Need to Know About Mixing Pigments in Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor, Gouache, Soft Pastel, Pencil, and Ink
List Price: |
DescriptionTakes the time and effort out of experimenting with colors by showing you the vast range of color mixes possible in each of the major artists media. |
 |
Colour Mixing Bible
Sale Price: $15.81 |
DescriptionThis book helps artists understand how to mix colours in different mediums and how colour can help to develop their work. Artworks illustrate how to put theory into practice and it is suitable for beginners or professional artists. |
 |
Chemistry and Technology of Water Based Inks
List Price: |
DescriptionWorld-wide environmental legislation limiting the use of solvent based ink systems of the preceding decades has resulted in the development of a substitute and more environmentally safe alternative utilizing water base technologies... |
 |
Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl
|
DescriptionShort-term, versatile signage solution that does not need lamination and offers a broad color gamut with superior waterfastness using HP Designjet CP series printers with either dye-based or pigment-based ink systems... |
 |
28 Color Tattoo Ink 5ml(1/6oz) Each Tattoo Pigment High Quality Tattoo Supplies Tattoo Products MGI-3
List Price: |
DescriptionA Set of 28 Color Ink(5ml) . About the ink : very quickly. skin can easily absorb pigment... |
 |
8 Color 1/2 Oz Tattoo Pigment Complete Set
Sale Price: $6.99 |
DescriptionPackage includes: |
