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Comparison of DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink and Dye-Based Ink
DURABrite Ultra is the only consumer-class 4-color ink set that uses all pigment-based ink; some competitive
printers use pigment-based black with dye-based color, and others use all dye-based ink. The key advantage of Epson
DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is its ability to produce the highest quality text and photos, offering color qualities
similar to dye-based ink with the durability qualities of pigment ink. The key differences between conventional dye
ink and DURABrite Ultra pigment ink are:
Key Differences
Characteristics
Color Gamut
Fade-resistance
Water-Resistance
Plain Paper Printing
Media Selection
Epson also offers a dye-based ink set using 6-
color Epson Photo Ink. This ink set is included
in printers and all-in-one printers designed for
photo enthusiasts. For this customer, the increased
gradation level with the additional light intensity
inks is critical, as this customer's primary focus is
printing photographs from snapshot size to 8x10s.
The comparison of the two ink systems can be
summarized according to the chart at right.
Epson DURABrite Ultra pigment ink Technical Brief
Conventional Dye Ink
Formed from color-forming, water-soluble
molecules
Best
Coloring is high because ink dyes the fiber
of the paper. Light reflects evenly off the
surface.
Fair to Good
The dye inks are dependent on special
paper to resist fading.
.
Good
Inks are water-resistant on many glossy
photo papers but not on matte papers.
Good
Feathering occurs as ink is absorbed into
the plain paper fibers.
Best
Widest media compatibility of any ink set:
Plain, Matte, RC (Resin Coated) Photo and
High Gloss papers, and specialty media
(including photo stickers and iron-on
transfers)
DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink
Comprised of insoluble pigment particles
Excellent on Plain and Matte Papers; Very
Good on glossy photo papers
Ink remains near the surface of the paper
so there is even light reflection.
Excellent
DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has fade
resistance beyond photo lab prints—up to
100 years (see page 3)
Excellent
Inks are water-resistant on all supported
media, including plain paper.
Excellent
Sharp, clear text and graphics without
bleeding.
Excellent
Wide media selection: Plain, matte, and
glossy papers
Optimized for the photo
enthusiast looking for
premium quality
Epson
Photo Ink
Epson
DURABrite
Ultra
Print Quality on Plain Paper
Optimized for the
consumer/SOHO
customer looking for
text/photo flexibility
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