Epson Stylus CX3200 DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief - Page 1

DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is currently featured in the Epson C88+ and C120 printers and the Epson CX4400/ CX7400/CX8400/CX9400Fax All-in-One printers. These products are designed for the consumer and SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) customer who is looking for versatility, productivity, ease of use, image quality on plain and photo paper, and durability on a variety of papers. The key advantages of this ink set are: • Laser-sharp print quality for everyday text documents on plain papers and outstanding photo printing on glossy papers-without the need, hassle, or expense of swapping ink cartridges • Durable prints that are water, smudge, and fade-resistant • Convenience and flexibility Advantages of DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink-Ideal for Printing Everyday Documents DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses an exclusive Microencapsulation technology where each pigment particle is encased 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 Ultra pigment particles penetrate into the paper. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink offers these everyday printing advantages: 1. Extra-sharp text and graphics on plain paper: Because conventional dye-based ink acts much like a watercolor paint, its molecules are absorbed into plain paper. The spreading of ink into plain paper's fibers is referred to as feathering. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink pigment particles "rest" near the surface of the paper and are not absorbed into the fibers like conventional dye inks. With the same size ink droplet, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink produces a much smaller spot size than dye-based ink, resulting in sharper output on plain paper. Additionally, higher optical density produces darker blacks in text and graphics. Conventional Dye Ink Text DURABrite Ultra Ink Text With the same size ink droplet, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has a smaller spread into plain paper's fibers than dye-based ink 2. Double-Sided prints without bleed-through: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses a special technology that controls the penetration level of the ink and keeps the colorant near the surface. This produces double-sided prints without bleed-through and also keeps plain papers from being over-saturated with ink. 3. Brighter colors: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses an innovative formulation of color inks, producing brighter output on plain, matte, and glossy paper. With DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, customers can achieve outstanding output on plain paper when printing greeting cards, reports, labels, web pages, resumes, menus, and more. With added improvements for printing on glossy papers, the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink is ideal for customers who want one printer to produce the highest quality everyday documents on plain paper, plus occasional photos. Epson Sales Training DURABrite Ultra everyday printing advantages: Brighter colors on plain paper Double-sided prints without bleed-through Extra-sharp text Sharper graphics 10/07