Paper Inks

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Paper Inks used in inkjet printers fall into two categories: dye and pigment-based. It is important to understand the distinction because it affects your selection of papers. Older Epson printers used dye-based inks, but several newer models (2000P, 2200, 7600, 9600, 4000) use longer-lasting pigment inks. Replacement inks are available for most Epson printers; they are of particular interest for the older dye-based Epsons.

Dyes are chemicals that come dissolved, usually in water. Dye-based inks are less expensive than pigment inks and tend to have larger color gamuts, but they are less lightfast and chemically stable. Early dye-based inkjet prints faded very rapidly-- in months, but newer dye-based inks have much better lightfastness-- 25 years or more when displayed under glass. Dyes can interact chemically with coatings on papers-- you should always make sure a paper is compatible with your inks. Many dye-based inkjet prints are susceptible to rapid, unpredictable chemical fading caused by oxidation from air pollution. Ozone (a strong oxidant) usually gets the blame, but it's not the only culprit. This is the cause of the notorious red shift in Epson and Canon prints, at least for inksets prior to 2005. It tends to be worst in standard glossy or semigloss papers.