Platinum Photo Pro inks are a high end resin encapsulated pigment ink (K3 Equivalent). Resin encapsulation of the pigment particle results in a reduction of print head clogging, increases UV life and decreases settlement.
Head Blockages- In very simplistic terms pigment particles are minerals and as such in microscopic terms they have very solid jagged edges. When these particles travel to the print head they quite literally catch on each other and the jagged edges can cause them to clump together (agglomeration) and form a physical blockage. Resin encapsulation is a process where the pigment particles are encased in a thin layer of acrylic co-polymer. When these balls of pigment reach the print head they 'roll' together and with no jagged edges to catch on they do not block the heads of the printer and are thus a more reliable ink to put through your expensive printer.
Increased UV Life- This micro-thin layer around the pigment particles absorbs a level of UV radiation in essence creating an additional layer of protection against UV light.
Decreased Settlement- The resin encapsulation insulates the static charge of the pigment particle. Traditional pigment inks are prone to settlement caused in part by the electrical charge of the particles drawing them together much like a magnet. insulating against the static charge better resists settlement.
Important Information
To use these refillable cartridges you will require a Genuine OEM Epson cartridge chip (of the same colour) that you need to supply. The chip must have an ink level (of more than 10%) as chips that have an empty ink level will not work. Refillable cartridges are fitted with a chip which "piggy back" a genuine OEM Chip in order to provide a phantom ink volume. The refillable cartridge chips prevent information about how many pages have been printed from reaching the genuine OEM Epson chips which prevents them from deactivating, allowing them to be used indefinitely.
This product is not sanctioned or manufactured by Epson and users must be aware that the use of third party products and inks can void your printer warranty. Please note these items are third party compatible products and not Epson manufactured products nor Epson manufactured inks. The trade names remain the property of the individual companies and "Epson" is used solely as a means of clarification. |
