On 23/05/13 12:41, cunningfellow wrote:
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>> Russell Shaw wrote:
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>> What model number is the Canon? Is it using
>> the standard genuine ink?
>>
>> Some inks won't soak into the gelatine film.
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> i865 using genuine BC3/CL6 carts.
>
> I have tried CL8 carts in a newer printer
> and are the same results.
>
> Have not tried any of the disposable printhead
> ones.
I think the gelatine coating only absorbs and quickly dries with dye ink.
The i865 has both pigment and dye ink black tanks, though the aftermarket cheap
replacement for the pigment tank is usually a dye one too. The colour tanks are
all dye.
When printing with text, the pigment tank is used. Pigment ink stays wet on the
gelatine surface because the ink is oil/wax based to be waterproof. The gelatine
only absorbs water, and dye inks are more "watery" based.
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A pigment ink gets its colour from the colour of the suspended solids. They
usually fade less in UV light.
A dye ink has no solids. The colour comes from the liquid. They usually break
down and fade more in UV light (i can't say for certain about modern
formulations though).