{"id":72393,"date":"2021-02-17T03:03:59","date_gmt":"2021-02-17T11:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/ca\/?p=72393"},"modified":"2021-02-17T09:15:41","modified_gmt":"2021-02-17T17:15:41","slug":"pigment-vs-dye-based-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/ca\/pigment-vs-dye-based-ink\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigment vs. Dye-Based Ink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text text_larger=&#8221;no&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When diving deeper into the way printers work, you might find a lot of things pretty confusing. One of them is the difference between pigment and dye-based ink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Today, we&#8217;ll help draw a line between these two common types of ink and choose the one that fits you best. If you want to know all the significant differences between <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">pigment vs dye ink<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, keep reading!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>What is Pigment Ink?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Put simply, pigment ink works around microscopic colorant particles. They further stay on paper and adhere to the fibers, making pigment inks more resistant to external damage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Such technology makes pigment ink a resistant choice suitable for top-notch photo printing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Among other notable pigment ink features, you might benefit from: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a more resilient printing;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">resistance against UV light;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">extended durability and decent water resistance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72397 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/spoons-with-different-bright-dry-colors_23-2148016420.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Besides, pigment ink also leads to better printing quality, especially when it comes to photos and images. It preserves the color, quality, and vibrancy of the prints longer than a dye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It&#8217;s also crucial to know that pigment ink has less effect on your device&#8217;s print head. In other words, using pigment ink will ensure a longer lifespan for your printer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Alright, What About Dye?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dye based ink<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, it has its unique range of qualities and benefits.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A dye is a colorant, which is usually absorbed in some kind of a liquid. Such a chemical complexity ensures that dye-based inks come in a wide variety of colors and palettes. Dye-based particles also show brighter colors, making them noticeably more vibrant compared to pigment ink.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are working with text only, dye-based inks are near-perfect. Besides, black dye ink has more color intensity, ensuring a generally higher printing quality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As for some other features, don&#8217;t forget that dye-based ink: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">dries considerably faster than a pigment-based one;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is more resistant to water and liquids when using glossy paper;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">is significantly more vulnerable to external factors and damages.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-72400 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/smartink.pro\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2021\/02\/woman-is-going-create-swatch_8353-11365.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"626\" height=\"417\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you want to get more colorful images and don&#8217;t care much about their durability, dye-based ink is your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><strong>Difference Between Pigment and Dye Ink:<br \/>\n<\/strong><strong>What Should I Go for?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You might be wondering whether the differences we mentioned before are crucial when choosing a suitable ink. Not really. For an average user, the key distinction is functionality and color intensity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The choice is always yours, but we&#8217;ll make it a bit simpler for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">These two questions will make it all crystal-clear.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Want your photos to be more colorful and vibrant? Dye ink is your choice!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Need more durable prints? Then try pigment ink.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Either way, with Smart Ink, you&#8217;ll enjoy high-quality print at a reasonable price. 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