{"id":14900,"date":"2023-10-09T19:47:42","date_gmt":"2023-10-09T19:47:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/?p=14900"},"modified":"2023-12-12T19:40:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T19:40:29","slug":"pigment-vs-dye-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/pigment-vs-dye-ink\/","title":{"rendered":"Pigment vs Dye Ink"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During your search for the perfect inkjet printer, you\u2019ll need to consider one crucial factor: <\/span><b>the ink type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing which ink type suits your printing needs will allow you to get the best results out of your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">inkjet labels<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019ve got 2 choices:<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dye ink<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pigment ink<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the type your printer will use, your labels can achieve spectacular vibrancy. Or maybe you need long-lasting durability? Either way, knowing the choices is worth your time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So trust us, a look into each ink type will help steer your label printing in the right direction:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">P.S. Don\u2019t forget to check your printer\u2019s ink compatibility!<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Dye Ink\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"363\" title=\"Dye_Based_Ink_Feature\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dye_Based_Ink_Feature-600x363.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-14913\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dye_Based_Ink_Feature-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dye_Based_Ink_Feature-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dye_Based_Ink_Feature-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Dye_Based_Ink_Feature.png 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s special about dye ink?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dye is a type of ink that contains color substances that <\/span><b>dissolve <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in a liquid.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of dye ink like mixing food coloring into a glass of water. The food coloring dissolves into the water and turns it a different color.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When printing on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/choosing-inkjet-label-material\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">label materials<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, dye ink absorbs into the fiber. This produces a wider color range than pigment.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, the nature of dye-based inks makes them susceptible to bleeding, especially labels with heavy ink coverage. This is why they\u2019re unsuitable for outdoor applications where they might come into contact with:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chemicals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oils\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UV light<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heat<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The low level of durability dye ink has also means it\u2019s prone to fading faster and smudging easily (especially if labels have no protective coating).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Why You Should Use Dye Ink\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since dye ink is more susceptible to outside elements, labels for <\/span><b>indoor applications<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are best recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dye ink provides more vivid colors. Colors appear much darker and more saturated because it\u2019s absorbed into the label material.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a huge advantage for prime labels in retail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bright looks help your products stand out on store shelves, giving them a unique appearance among a dozen other lookalikes. This\u2019ll attract attention from customers to look at your product <\/span><b>first<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Or distinguish your brand.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And as an added bonus, dye ink is the cheaper option.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So if vibrant colors and a shorter label lifespan sound right, dye ink is the choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking for examples of printers that use dye inks, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/review-of-the-canon-lx-d5500\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canon LX-D5500<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is one option.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"smith-corona-pros-and-cons\">\n            \n            <div class=\"sides-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"left-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#820263;\">PROS<\/span><ul><li>More vivid colors<br \/><\/li><li>Recommended for indoor applications<br \/><\/li><li>Cheaper option<br \/><\/li><li>Wider range of colors<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"right-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#50013d;\">CONS<\/span><ul><li>Prone to bleeding, fading, and smudging<br \/><\/li><li>Low durability<br \/><\/li><li>Not recommended for outdoor applications<br \/><\/li><li>Shorter lifespan<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-3{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Pigment Ink\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div style=\"text-align:center;\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-2 hover-type-none\"><img width=\"600\" height=\"363\" title=\"Pigment_Based_Ink_Feature\" src=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pigment_Based_Ink_Feature-600x363.png\" alt class=\"img-responsive wp-image-14914\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pigment_Based_Ink_Feature-200x121.png 200w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pigment_Based_Ink_Feature-400x242.png 400w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pigment_Based_Ink_Feature-600x363.png 600w, https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Pigment_Based_Ink_Feature.png 760w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1064px) 100vw, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In contrast, what\u2019s the difference with pigment ink?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pigment is a type of ink that contains color substances that are <\/span><b>suspended <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">in a liquid carrier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Picture a glass of water sprinkled with glitter. Even if you mix it together, the glitter will only swirl in the water, not dissolve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When printed, pigment ink sits on top of the label material and <\/span><b>fuses <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with the fiber instead of soaking into it. This results in a slower drying time than dye. It also means a narrower color range so colors appear lighter, less vibrant.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But pigment ink lasts longer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Upwards of <\/span><b>2 years or more<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, depending on the environment and exposure. Applications that require durability are a suitable option for pigment ink. Just note, these benefits come with a bigger price tag.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-4{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:5px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:10px;margin-left:0px;\"><h2 class=\"title-heading-left\" style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Why You Should Use Pigment Ink\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels\/epson-ink-cartridges.html\">Pigment inks<\/a> are built for durability. Outdoor applications or harsh environments where exposure to water, oil, chemicals, or light are ideal. These places can look like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manufacturing plants<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Industrial facilities\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Factory settings<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Labels are less likely to smudge, scratch, or tear, adding to their long list of benefits. And when combined with the right synthetic materials, some certified pigment inks become <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/blog\/durable-label-applications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GHS and BS 5609<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> compliant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If labels that hold their color against time and the elements sound right, then pigment ink is the choice for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inkjet printers like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels\/epson-printers.html\">Epson ColorWorks series<\/a> are known for utilizing pigment ink.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"smith-corona-pros-and-cons\">\n            \n            <div class=\"sides-wrapper\">\n\n                <div class=\"left-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#820263;\">PROS<\/span><ul><li>Long-lasting<br \/><\/li><li>Recommended for outdoor applications<br \/><\/li><li>Resistant to fading, scratching &amp; smudging<br \/><\/li><li>High water, oil, chemical, UV, and heat resistance<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n                <div class=\"right-side\">\n\n    <span class=\"heading\" style=\"background-color:#50013d;\">CONS<\/span><ul><li>More expensive<br \/><\/li><li>Less vibrant prints<br \/><\/li><li>Narrower range of colors<br \/><\/li><li>Slower drying time<\/li>\n\n                    <\/ul>\n\n                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-5{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 fusion-flex-container has-pattern-background has-mask-background nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start\" style=\"max-width:1144px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1064px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:5px!important; 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Our selection of inkjet printers, printer accessories, and labels is unmatched.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smithcorona.com\/inkjet-labels.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">www.smithcorona.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find what you need. Questions? 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