The Primera LX900: Pigment vs. dye ink

The Primera LX900 Color Label Printer is compatible with both dye and pigment-based inks, either of which can be easily installed into the print head. While both inks are good choices for high-quality images, the differences between them are worth noting. By purchasing the LX900, your company will have access to the best of both inks and can weigh the benefits of each one.

Here are some differences between the two Primera LX900 inks that are worth remembering:

• Availability: As the official Primera website states, pigment ink is not offered widely among competitor printers. For businesses that want to work with exclusive materials, this can make the pigment ink more valuable because it’s an option that rival businesses may not have access to.
• Cost and color stability: Both ink types will create durable, stable designs, but the pigment-based option offers additional stability. On the other hand, you can purchase all four CMYK dye ink cartridges at once, allowing you to save money and build this into your company’s budget for future reference.
• Label compatibility: The LX900 dye inks can be used with different shapes of high gloss labels for colorful images and text. The 53429 Primera black pigment ink cartridge offers advanced protection against exposure to extreme conditions, but is not compatible with TuffCoat High-Gloss, Semi-Gloss or Matte labels, which limits what users can do with them. It is more appropriate for plain paper labels instead.

The best ink choice for your company will depend on color and the type of label being used, as well as the order amount that you have in mind. Contact OptiMedia Labs for more information from our customer service and learn which strategy will help you make the best decision for your company.