EPSON Dye Based Ink
(Matte Paper)
Stabilises gradually
EPSON UltraChrome Ink
(Semigloss Paper)
Stabilises quickly
Dye Based Ink
With dye based ink, the
components will dissolve in
water and the ink will spread.
EXCELLENT FADE RESISTANCE
Particle
DYE BASED INK
before
after
DYE BASED INK
Original
1 hour*1
24 hour*2
The EPSON STYLUS™ PRO 9600/7600 uses
EPSON's newly developed UltraChrome™ Ink.
Its exceptional colour reproduction technology
and short term stability support proofing
through DDCP and CTP processes that require
fast results.
WATER RESISTANCE
EPSON UltraChrome Ink
Both black and colour inks
offer extremely high water
resistance.
Light/Gas
Colour remains
in centre of particle
even after outer
colour fades
PIGMENT INK
before
after
PIGMENT INK
Original
1 hour*1
24 hour*2
The software RIP Perfect II
comes with Fiery Spark
Professional as standard for
high-quality inkjet printing.
It offers accurate, hassle-
free job management and
colour management.
SUPERIOR SHORT TERM COLOUR STABILITY
Another huge advantage of EPSON UltraChrome™ ink is colour stability.
When compared to conventional dye inks, UltraChrome™ inks reduces
the time it takes for the colour of a printed image to stabilise.
Therefore, it is highly effective for applications requiring accurate
colour measurements to be taken, such as proofing where short-term
colour stability is required.
Short Term Colour Stability Test Conditions
Printed 60% grey, using dye-based ink and pigmented ink, and measured against
the time it takes to stabilise.
EXTREMELY HIGH WATER RESISTANCE
EPSON ULTRACHROME™ INK™
Since dye is water soluble, dye ink is weak against moisture and water.
EPSON UltraChrome™ Ink uses resin coated pigment particles for both
colour and black inks to provide extremely high water resistance.
75 YEARS* ARCHIVEABILITY
Colours remain vivid given that only the surface of the pigment
particles are affected by light and atmospheric gases. In addition, each
pigment particle is encapsulated in a special resin. The resin forms a
coating layer on the surface of media, reducing the contact with the
oxide gas in the atmosphere for improved image archiveability.
*Life span varies with media type. Refer to web site or catalogue for details.
Light Resistance Test, UltraChrome™ Ink vs Dye-based Ink
Test Conditions
1. Under fluorescent light (indoor display condition) with glass mount.
2. Data is calculated by EPSON's accelerated test and does not mean EPSON guarantees periods.
3. The estimated longevity does not indicate colour changes or durability of the paper itself.
Lightfastness Test Criteria (Indoor Display Condition)
Light Source: Fluorescent Light
Intensity: 70,000 lux
Temperature: 24OC
Humidity: 60%RH
Glass mount: 2mm, soda lime
Fade criteria: Pure YMC 30% loss at OD = 1
Display-life calculation: Total illuminance
Gas Resistance Test for EPSON UltraChrome™ Ink and Dye-based Ink
Conditions
Exposure at 2-ppm ozone density.
Temperature: 24ºC
Humidity: 60%RH
*1 : 1 hour exposure at 2 ppm density.
*2 : 24 hour exposure at 2 ppm density.
(EPSON Investigation)
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