UV Ink (User’s Product) | Digital printing on plastics, glass, ceramics, metals | - Fast curing: 0.5 sec under LED (ASTM D523) - 8+ substrates (acrylic, metal, wood) - ▲15% color gamut (90% PANTONE) vs Base model - CE/RoHS certified | - Quick drying, durable prints - Eco-friendly (RoHS compliance) - High gloss finish (85 gloss units) | - Requires UV curing equipment - Higher cost than solvent inks - Limited to compatible substrates |
Solvent Ink | Outdoor signage on rigid substrates | - 5+ year outdoor durability (ASTM D6914) - 100% PANTONE gamut - Toxic fumes (needs ventilation) | - Long-lasting, vibrant colors - Versatile for rigid materials | - Hazardous emissions - Slow drying - Requires ventilation systems |
Eco-Solvent Ink | Indoor/outdoor banners, posters | - Low odor, water-resistant (IPX4) - 70% PANTONE gamut (▲ over traditional solvent) - Reduced toxicity | - Safer than solvent inks - Eco-friendlier - Moderate durability (3–5 years) | - Less durable than solvent - Higher cost than standard solvent |
Latex Ink | Eco-friendly textiles, signage | - Biodegradable (OECD 301B) - 85% PANTONE gamut - No harmful emissions | - Safe for indoor use - No ventilation required - Soft-hand feel on textiles | - Less scratch-resistant - Limited to specific substrates - Higher cost |
Dye-Based Ink | Photo printing on paper/textiles | - 100% PANTONE gamut (ISO 12647) - Fades in 6 months (UV exposure) | - Ultra-vibrant colors - Cost-effective for short-term use | - Poor lightfastness - Not waterproof - Prone to color bleeding |
Pigment-Based Ink | Archival documents, long-term storage | - Fade-resistant (100 years, ASTM D5387) - Waterproof (IPX8) - 80% PANTONE gamut | - Exceptional longevity - Waterproof and scratch-resistant | - Less vibrant colors - Higher cost - Requires specialty paper for best results |