Most
printers are designed to use specific type of inks that are either dye based or
pigment based. Users can simply follow manufacturers’ instructions and purchase
the designated cartridges. However, sometimes there is more than one type of
inks for the printer. The dye based and the pigment based variations are
confusing enough, not to mention that there are other types such as oil and soy
based ink cartridges. So which one should you use?
Generally
speaking, the dye based and the pigment based ink cartridges are the most
common for home and small business office users. Below is a list of pros and
cons regarding the two difference based models:
Dye
based - Pros
-
Vibrant
color
-
Cheaper
than pigment based cartridges
Dye
based – Cons
-
Water
soluble
-
Lower
resistance to light and UV rays
Pigment
based – Pros
-
Bonds
better on selected medium
-
Better
resistance when exposed to light
Pigment
based – Cons
-
Slightly
more expensive than dye based cartridges
-
Less
contrast in colors
Generally
speaking, pigment based cartridges is ideal when the chosen printing material
come with slicker surface, such as materials that require the transparencies
setting. In addition, for documents that can be exposed to light or sunlight
over a period of time, pigment based is the better choice. If you are looking
for vibrant color for photos and intend to keep them indoors, then dye based cartridges is the way to go. In
addition, dye based black cartridges produces slightly darker prints compared
to pigment, which is ideal when printing text documents.
We
carry a wide range of dye and pigment ink cartridges here at Toner Spot and below are some of our
popular dye based ink cartridges for professional use:
You
can always email us for items not found on our website and we will find the
unit/s for you at sales@toner-spot.com. All website orders come with One Year Satisfaction Warranty.
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