Epson Stylus CX3200 DuraBrite® Ultra Ink Technical Brief - Page 2

Advantages of DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink-Durable Output DURABrite Ultra pigment ink offers smudge-, fade-, and water-resistance on all supported papers, including plain paper. 1. Smudge-Resistant Prints: Many competitor's dye-based inks are not smudge-resistant immediately after printing, and most prints need several minutes of drying time before they can be touched. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Epson Print DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, like all Epson inks, uses a quick drying formula. Epson prints can be touched without fear of causing smudges, right after printing and beyond. Customers can handle prints without fear of damaging them. The smudge across the boy's The quick drying DURABrite face was caused by swiping the Ultra ink resisted smudging print one minute after printing. under identical testing. 2. Fade-Resistant Prints: DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has faderesistant properties that exceed those of photo lab prints and won't fade as quickly as many competitor's prints-even on plain paper. With DURABrite Ultra, cherished photos will last for generations. In fact, DURABrite Ultra pigment ink has a fade resistance rating up to 105 years as rated by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc, a leading authority on print permanence*. * Lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media, displayed indoors and under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or UV filter or lamination, or properly store them. For full details on test reports, visit http://www.wilhelm-research.com. Competitor's Dye-Based Print Covered side Exposed side Fade testing using accelerated exposure to high levels of UV light. Actual results may differ. 3. Water-Resistant Prints: Conventional dye-based inks are molecules dissolved in water which are then absorbed into plain paper. If the paper were to get wet, the dye molecules will again dissolve and move from their original position, causing smearing. Pigment inks, such as the DURABrite Ultra pigment ink, are comprised of pigment particles suspended in the ink, and once applied to paper, including plain paper, do not dissolve if they get wet and do not smear. Conventional Dye-Based Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Conventional dye-based ink particles are absorbed into the fibers of plain paper and are soluble in water. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink particles "rest" on the surface of plain paper and are insoluble in water. The water-resistant properties of DURABrite Ultra pigment ink prevent accidental damage caused by moisture and spills. Many competitive printers use a water-resistant pigment black, but dye-based color inks. DURABrite Ultra pigment ink uses pigment-based black and color inks, and offers water-resistant properties on all supported papers, including plain paper. Competitor's Pigment Black and Dye Color Ink DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Only black is water-resistant Epson DURABrite Ultra Pigment Ink Technical Brief Superb waterfastness for black and color Page 2