Does ForensicJet supply both dye and pigment based inks, and what is the difference?
Yes, we do. Both dye and pigment inks for Epson and Canon printers are water based. The difference is that with a dye based ink the colorant is liquid so the ink is a true solution and contains no solids. In a pigment ink, the colorant is a very fine powder that is dispersed through out the ink. Generally speaking, a dye based ink gives brighter and more vivid color than a pigment ink but is less fade resistant. However, the latest pigment coating technologies (as used by ForensicJet) make pigments nearly as good as dyes for color rendition.
