Binkinks

Technological advancements in ink are a massively important factor to consider when choosing a large format printer, as the cost of inks can be substantial in the printing process. The number of applications for large format graphics has grown tremendously in the past few years, and print manufacturers and print providers have kept the demand on ink manufacturers to develop new formulations that enhance excellence, stability, performance and price. We’ve listed below the different types of large format inks for large format printers: Solvent Inks: Solvent inks contain pigments rather than dyes, and are not water based. Solvent inks are a fairly economical large format printer ink option, and are ideal for printing on non-coated, flexible vinyl substrates like vehicle graphics and banners. Because the core components of solvent inks are volatile organic compounds (VOC’s), they provide exceptional UV light stability, but require good ventilation to avoid the VOC’s they emit. Aqueous Ink

Wide format printers are typically considered to be printers with the capabilities of printing at a width greater than 17 inches. These type printers are typically used for printing banners, posters, photographs and general signage that require a larger printing area. Desktop printers print on individual sheets of paper, whereas wide format printers print text and images on rolls of paper or other material.  Printing at this size with screen printers is not economical, making these wide printers a popular choice. Wide format printer ink comes in a wide variety of types, opening up an entirely new world for creative printing. When shopping for wide format printer ink, one the most important characteristics to look for is a high density of color. Purchasing a wide format printer can be a bit of an expense, so the last thing you want when printing a large banner is unattractive, dull graphics. Not only does this make your project look bad, it can reflect badly on your business as well. Y