Dye or Pigment Ink?

Many articles have been written about ink and paper, especially now that inkjet printing is becoming a dominant technology from the pro level down to the basic consumer. It seems that the articles we read are good, but usually leave out some important details. What follows is our knowledge on the differences between dye and pigment ink beyond the technical details - into what you need to know when deciding on a printer platform.

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Epson R1800 or R2400?

Now that Epson offers two 13" wide UltraChrome inkjet printers, the question comes up daily: "Which one is best for my needs?"

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Epson technology links

Epson has some great technical information on their corporate website. Often, the USA site lacks the depth and information that we find on the Japanese and Euro sites. If you are not hunting, pages like these are hard to find.

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Printing technology

Permanence and paper information

Print permanence white paper

Why pigment inks work

All about Epson print heads

Ink cartridges explained

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Welcome to Red River Paper's blog. We will use this space to provide inkjet information, news, and opinions. Industry trends and answers to popular questions will also be posted to help our audience of customers and inkjet printing enthusiasts.