Pigment Ink vs Dye Ink: What’s the Difference? | Expert Guide by Honhai Technology Ltd

This article tells the reader how to pick between Pigment and Dye Inks for their print project. Both pigmented and dyed inks contain a mixture that can be provided to you by Honhai Technology Ltd (a consumable supplier) based on your project type (i.e., art prints); however, there are differences in the inks based on the style of artwork that you make (e.g., archival quality, durable outdoor signage). This article reviews the pros/cons of each spray ink in terms of durability and application, and explains which one will best meet your needs.

Pros: Resistant to water, actual fade from light, or smudging. Therefore, they are perfect media for posting posters and for producing fine art photos & for using outdoors when the media is required to last.

Con: Slightly less intense in color than dyed inks and require components of your printer also to be compatible (i.e., print head).

Pros: The dye spray ink provides bright, vibrant colours for photos and posters, and smooth, flowing ink that reduces maintenance on your printer.

Con: Fading with exposure to sunlight or humidity and therefore not very durable; only for short-term printing.

• Pigment sprays are suitable for archival-quality printing of art, signage, and printed matter, which is intended for long-term storage.
• Dye spray ink is suitable for high-quality, vivid colour printing of photos, brochures, or items for common office use.

As the premier source for printer consumables, Honhai Technology Ltd provides:

• Genuine OEM and compatible pigmented and dyed ink products
• Bulk purchase options at competitive prices for resellers and businesses.
• Expert assistance to help you identify the right ink for your printer type and intended application.

At HonHai Technology, Ink cartridges like HP 45 51645A, Epson WF C21000, Epson T673, Riso CC7150 CC7110, Canon PRO-1 PRO1 PGI-29, etc., are the products that customers frequently repurchase.

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