third party ink for epson 3880

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Vernon D Rainwater
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Re: Vernon, yes Epson pigment inks use some dye....
In reply to Petruska, 6 months ago

Petruska wrote:

according to Jon Cone....

"EPSON printmaking has steadily improved over the years to the point that its pigment inks are now rated for 100 years longevity. EPSON still uses trace dye in some of its color components and we use a ConeColor ink set which is pure pigment to gain an edge on longevity. The surface quality of the EPSON print is "flatter" than IRIS process. However, the process is less expensive when used for color."

Bob P.

Hello Bob, thanks for your reply. Then, logically my question now would be what source (and where or link) did Jon Cone get His information.

I realize that some of the Epson Ink types are some version of Dye ink (used in selected Models of Epson printers) but what I am asking is to refer (and read) the initial source of this information that is in compliance with (and admitted to) by Epson regarding their Pigment Inks used in the Pigment Printers such as the 3880.

If the various printer Mfgr's (Epson, Canon, etc) made their specific ink formulations public then others would (should) be able to exactly duplicate the OEM inks.  I don't believe that information is being "Openly" published or made available.

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Edited 6 months ago by Vernon D Rainwater
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