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Eco-Solvents Inks
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Lower voc emissions
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Media is more costly
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Good durability
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Shorter outdoor life compared to true solvent.
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Prints on a variety of materials
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Aqueous Inks
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Older of the technologies proven
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Media is typically more costly
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High resolution
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Not suitable for outdoor use
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Lack of harmful chemicals
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Requires lamination
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True Solvent Inks
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Offers long outdoor image durability
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They dry they release harmful VOCs (volatile organic compounds) into the air.
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Uses uncoated medias
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Requires proper ventilation of facilities
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Reduced materials cost
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Aqueous Inks
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True Solvent Inks
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Eco-solvent Inks
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UV Curable Inks
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Folllowing are 4 types of Inks
The earlier printers or we can say ink-jet printers used water based inks.Then came oil based inks.The ink types include Solvent and Eco-Solvents and now-a-days UV curing inks are used.
The earlier printers or we can say ink-jet printers used water based inks.Then came oil based inks
