What are the advantages and disadvantages of the four ink families for inkjet printing?

Take stock of four ink families of inkjet printing

In the wonderful world of inkjet printing, every drop of ink holds a different story and magic. Today, let's talk about the four ink stars that bring printing works to life on paper - water-based ink, solvent ink, mild solvent ink and UV ink, and see how they exert their charm and what are the advantages and disadvantages that people love?

Water-based ink - "The natural color artist"

Advantages displayed: Environmentally friendly and non-toxic. Water-based ink uses water as the main solvent. Compared with the other three major ink families, its nature is the gentlest and the content of chemical solvents is the least. The colors are rich and bright, with advantages such as high brightness, strong coloring power and strong water resistance. The images printed with it are so delicate that you can touch every texture. Environmentally friendly and odorless, harmless to the human body, it is a good partner for indoor advertising, making homes or offices full of warm and safe.

Reminder: However, this artist is a bit picky. It has high requirements for the water absorption and smoothness of the paper. If the paper is not "obedient", it may have a little tantrum, resulting in fading or deformation of the work. So, remember to choose a good "canvas" for it!

Obooc’s water-based pigment ink overcomes its own performance shortcomings. The ink quality system is stable. It is formulated with imported water-based raw materials from Germany. The printed finished products are colorful, with fine and clear imaging, reaching photo-level image quality; the particles are fine and do not clog the nozzle of the print head; it is not easy to fade, waterproof and sun-resistant. The nano raw materials in the pigment have the best anti-ultraviolet function, and the printed works and archives can be stored for a record of 75-100 years. Therefore, whether in the fields of indoor advertising, art reproduction or archive printing, Obooc’s water-based pigment ink can meet your high-quality needs and make your works more brilliant!

Solvent ink - "The Tough Guardian of the Outdoors"

Advantages Display: Solvent ink, like a warrior of the outdoors, can hold its ground no matter how windy or rainy it is. It dries quickly, is anti-corrosive and weather-resistant, making it the first choice for outdoor advertising inkjet printing. Unafraid of ultraviolet rays and unperturbed by changes in humidity, it's like putting an invisible armor on the work, protecting the color to remain vivid and lasting. Moreover, it eliminates the hassle of lamination, making the printing process more straightforward and efficient.

Reminder: However, this warrior has a "little secret". It releases some VOC (volatile organic compounds) during operation, which may affect the air quality. So, remember to provide it with a well-ventilated working environment to let it perform to the fullest without disturbing others.

Obooc’s solvent ink has a high cost performance and shows superior performance in outdoor weather resistance. It uses high-quality solvent raw materials and undergoes scientific proportioning and precise processing to ensure stable ink quality and excellent printing results. It is wear-resistant, scratch-resistant, and rub-resistant, with a high level of water resistance and sun resistance. Even in harsh outdoor environments, its color retention can still last for more than 3 years.

Weak Solvent Ink - "The Master of Balance between Environmental Protection and Performance"

Advantages Display: Weak solvent ink is the master of balance between environmental protection and performance. It has high safety, low volatility, and low to micro toxicity. It retains the weather resistance of solvent ink while reducing the emission of volatile gases. The production workshop does not require the installation of ventilation devices and is more friendly to the environment and the human body. It has clear imaging and strong weather resistance. It retains the advantage of high-precision painting of water-based ink and overcomes the shortcomings of water-based ink that is strict with the base material and cannot adapt to the outdoor environment. Therefore, whether indoors or outdoors, it can handle the material requirements of different usage scenarios with ease.

Reminder: However, this master of balance also has a small challenge, that is, its production cost is relatively high. After all, to meet the requirements of both environmental protection and performance simultaneously, the requirements for its production process and formula raw materials are higher.

Obooc’s universal weak solvent ink has wide material compatibility and can be applied in the printing of various materials such as wood boards, crystals, coated paper, PC, PET, PVE, ABS, acrylic, plastic, stone, leather, rubber, film, CD, self-adhesive vinyl, light box fabric, glass, ceramics, metals, photo paper, etc. It is water-resistant and sun-resistant, with saturated colors. The combined effect with hard and soft coating liquids is better. It can remain unfaded for 2-3 years in outdoor environments and 50 years indoors. The printed finished products have a long preservation time.

UV Ink - "The Dual Champion of Efficiency and Quality"

Advantages Display: UV ink is like the Flash in the inkjet world. It has fast printing speed, high printing precision, high production capacity, and is environmentally friendly and pollution-free. It contains no VOC (volatile organic compounds), has a wide range of substrates and can be directly printed without coating. The printing effect is excellent. The printed ink is cured by direct irradiation with a cold light lamp and dries immediately upon printing.

Reminder: However, this Flash also has its "little quirks". That is, it needs to be stored away from light. Because ultraviolet rays are both its friend and its enemy. Once stored improperly, it may cause the ink to solidify. In addition, the raw material cost of UV ink is usually high. There are hard, neutral, and flexible types. The type of ink needs to be selected considering factors such as the material, surface characteristics, usage environment, and expected lifespan of the printing substrate. Otherwise, unmatched UV ink may lead to poor printing results, poor adhesion, curling, or even cracking.

Obooc’s UV ink uses high-quality imported environmentally friendly raw materials, is free of VOC and solvents, has ultra-low viscosity and no irritating odor, and has good ink fluidity and product stability. The pigment particles have a small diameter, the color transition is natural, and the printing imaging is fine. It can cure quickly and has a wide color gamut, high color density, and strong coverage. The printed finished product has a concave-convex touch. When used with white ink, a beautiful relief effect can be printed. It has excellent printing suitability and can show good adhesion and printing effects on both hard and soft materials.

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