Sage-Tips

Is pigment ink the same as dye ink?

What’s the difference between the two? Dye inks consist of a soluble colourant, or dye, dissolved in liquid, while pigment inks consist of microscopic specks of solid colours which are suspended in liquid.

What is the difference between pigment ink and dye pad?

Whereas dye inks are more “liquid” and transparent, pigment inks are opaque and thick. Pigment inks almost always come with a spongy foam pad to enable the ink to be picked up easily by the stamp. Because it’s a thicker ink these pads dry out faster than dye inks and need to be refilled more often.

How long do dye-based inks last?

And, most printer manufacturers continue to push the print longevity of dye inks. Right now, many dye-based prints, kept under glass and away from direct light, can last for up to 25 or 30 years, which is more than adequate for most of us.

What is pigment ink good for?

A pigment-based ink uses solid particles of pigment powder suspended in the ink itself to transfer colour. This makes it the perfect type of ink to use for documents (especially photos) that need to be kept in an archive. Pigment-based inks are perfect for printing on slicker surfaces like transparencies and stickers.

Is pigment ink good for document printing?

Pigment based inks are ideal for printing business documents. Prints are water fast even on plain papers. Pigment inks are also highly popular for professional photo printing, indoor signage and posters. Excellent fade resistance of the pigment inks make them ideal choice for printing ID Cards.

Can you use pigment ink in any printer?

Canon and HP also offer both dye and pigment-based inks and compatible printers. The one major caveat about inkjet printer inks is that you should only use the kind of ink recommended for your printer. Pigment-based inks will quickly clog the ink jets of a printer that is designed for dye-based ink.

Which dries faster dye or pigment ink?

The basic difference is that dye ink dries quickly and pigment ink takes a little longer. Pigment ink is good for embossing because of that.

What ink is used for stamps?

Ideal everyday industry standard endorsing ink. Used by all the main stamp manufacturers as the standard ink for stamps. Endorsing ink is water based and its main use is for stamping uncoated matte paper, card and more often nowadays on to skin as hand stamp for pubs, nightclubs and events.

Is pigment ink thicker than dye?

Pigment particles sit on the paper and bond with the fibres while dyes get absorbed into the fibre. This means that pigment particles are thicker on the paper than dyes. Prints made with pigment-based ink cartridges tend to retain their original colour much more than prints made with dye-based ink cartridges.

Are pigment inks archival?

Because the archival stability and image permanence concern artists, galleries and collectors, the inks or ‘pigment inks’ we use are archival. Twinned with our range of tactile fine art papers or canvas, these provide exceptionally vivid pigment prints with outstanding light fastness and stability.

Does Epson use dye or pigment ink?

Epson makes both dye-based and pigment-based inks. Its UltraChrome Hi-Gloss, used in its high-end Stylus Photo R1800 printer, is pigment-based and is rated to last 250 years, while Epson’s Claria Hi-Definition, which is used in printers like its Epson Stylus Photo 1400, is claimed to last 98 years.

Do HP printers use pigment ink?

Per-page printing costs will be lower, too. HP has so far reserved pigment ink for industrial printing but is now bringing it to office printers. The ink is based on a proprietary formula, and cartridges can be bought only from HP for $40 or more.