Author Topic: Dye ink for film recommendation  (Read 8000 times)

Offline nicolas

  • Verified/Junior
  • **
  • Posts: 32
Dye ink for film recommendation
« on: August 08, 2021, 11:39:19 PM »
Is there a big difference in the quality of the ink as far as UV blocking, fading, clogging? We still don't have the volume to justify a CTS yet and are having some issues with the ink we are using. Just want to get some advice on what UV dye ink fellow printers are using for making films. We use CIS on a Epson 1400 and 1430. Any feedback would be appreciated. Thanks and happy printing.

Dave


Offline Sbrem

  • Ludicrous Speed Member
  • *******
  • Posts: 6055
Re: Dye ink for film recommendation
« Reply #1 on: August 09, 2021, 10:50:59 AM »
When we used a 1400, and we went through 4 of them, we bought dye based ink from MIS. It was dirt cheap and worked great. We are on a T3270 for our films, and use Epson's Photo Black (not the Matte Black). Yes, it's much more expensive, but we're not going out of business due to ink costs, and we don't worry about it working or not.

Steve
I made a mistake once; I thought I was wrong about something; I wasn't

Offline aauusa

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 826
Re: Dye ink for film recommendation
« Reply #2 on: August 09, 2021, 04:18:49 PM »
we use1400 and use filmdirect and  dmax   ink in ours

Offline nicolas

  • Verified/Junior
  • **
  • Posts: 32
Re: Dye ink for film recommendation
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2021, 12:03:01 AM »
Thank guys. I will check into the options you suggested. I'm going to order a bottle of each and try them out.  Really appreciate the help.

Dave

Offline Du Manchu

  • Verified/Junior
  • **
  • Posts: 77
Re: Dye ink for film recommendation
« Reply #4 on: August 12, 2021, 08:13:41 AM »
Check out inkjetmall.com.   Uv45.   https://shop.inkjetmall.com/UV45.  Used it for years on a1430 and 3880.

Offline nicolas

  • Verified/Junior
  • **
  • Posts: 32
Re: Dye ink for film recommendation
« Reply #5 on: August 13, 2021, 04:31:59 AM »
Check out inkjetmall.com.   Uv45.   https://shop.inkjetmall.com/UV45.  Used it for years on a1430 and 3880.

Will do, thanks

Offline Nation03

  • Gonzo Member
  • ******
  • Posts: 1259
  • The Dude abides.
Re: Dye ink for film recommendation
« Reply #6 on: August 13, 2021, 08:56:54 AM »
film direct online has great dye for printers.