Epson C82N DuraBrite™ Ink Technical Brief - Page 3

Advantages of DURABrite Inks-Great for Text Documents and Photos The newest formulation of DURABrite Ink uses an exclusive technology where each pigment particle is encapsulated in a resin. A unique polymer pulls the particles apart so they are suspended in the solution and never coagulate. The ink base then helps the DURABrite Ink pigment particles penetrate into the paper. Using this technology, DURABrite Inks have several benefits for text printing: 1. Extra-sharp text and graphics, especially on plain paper: Because conventional dye-based ink acts much like a watercolor paint, its molecules are absorbed into plain paper. The spread of ink into the paper's fibers is known as feathering or dot gain. When printing on RC papers, dot gain of conventional dye-based inks is controlled because the coating catches each ink droplet. DURABrite Inks' pigment particles "rest" near the surface of the paper and are not absorbed into the fibers like conventional dye inks. As a result, DURABrite Inks have a much smaller spot size than dye-based With the same size ink droplet, DURABrite Inks have a smaller spread into the fibers of plain paper than dye inks inks and text printing will be especially sharp: Conventional Dye Ink Text DURABrite Inks Text 2. Double-Sided prints without bleed-through: DURABrite Inks use a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface. Additionally, output on plain and matte papers is optimized with a higher optical density. 3. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ink uses an innovative formulation of color inks, producing brighter output on plain, matte, and glossy paper. Brighter colors on plain paper Extra-sharp text and graphics Double-sided prints without bleed-through While DURABrite Inks produce excellent text and everyday documents, they also have the flexibility to print photos: 1. High quality, long-lasting output: DURABrite Inks deliver long-lasting water-, smudge, and fade-resistant prints ideal for printing cherished photos. The best papers for printing photos with DURABrite Inks (listed in order) are3: DURABrite Inks have the flexibility to print photos on plain, matte, and glossy papers • Epson Matte Paper Heavyweight • Epson DURABrite Ink Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Glossy Photo Paper • Epson Premium Bright White Paper • Plain paper 2. Epson core printing technologies: Printers featuring DURABrite Inks use the Epson core printing technologies which combine high resolution and small variable-sized ink droplets to precisely print crisp details in photos as well as producing improved color range and accuracy. Plus, the newest printers with DURABrite Inks feature BorderFree printing, making it easy to produce full-bleed snapshots right out of the printer-without trimming or perforations. DURABrite Ink Technical Brief Page 3