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In the evolution of solvent-based inks for HP thermal inkjet (TIJ) systems, IQ990 is a true pioneer in the industry.  The growth of TIJ for package coding and mail addressing applications has been accelerated thanks to IQ990.  Consider the many benefits. Substrates:  IQ990 is capable of printing on OPP (oriented polypropylene) and other films that cannot be printed by conventional ink formulations.  Consider this ink for varnishes, gravure print surfaces, UV overcoats & laminates, PET, nylon,and many different films. Dry Time:  IQ990 achieves fast dry time without a heater.  It’s ideal for printing environments where the use of a heater…

HP 2580 Black Solvent ink and follow-on formulations are finding their way into more and more package coding applications.  Customers are tired of dealing with the nightmare cleaning and maintenance issues associated with Continuous Inkjet, and they’re finding more opportunities to deploy HP thermal inkjet. Consider the compelling benefits of HP 2580: • Fast dry time, long decap time for high-productivity intermittent industrial printing• HP solvent ink for coated foils, flexible films, glossy boxes, hard plastics, and more• High-quality small character and barcode readable output Contact Ink Pronto with questions or to schedule a print sample to be tested. (844) INK…

Non-Porous INKS for Thermal Inkjet are on the Rise

The HP C8842A Versatile Black print cartridge achieves high-speed printing, yet maintains superior print quality and dry time requirements on porous and coated media. The C8842A Versatile Black print cartridge contains a pigment-based ink that produces exceptional results on coated media. This innovation in HP inkjet technology has been specially designed and manufactured for use in industrial printing markets. The Versatile Black print cartridge is a reliable, 100% tested product for printing on both porous and non-porous coated media. The Versatile Black print cartridge offers a solution for a variety of printing operations. This print cartridge is fast drying and…

As the packaging industry evolves there are multiple trends converging.  (1) the increase of flexible, non-porous packaging materials, (2) black and other dark packaging colors, and (3) the need for clean & green solutions. Meanwhile, thermal inkjet is grabbing market share from continuous inkjet and the need for new ink solutions will absolutely dictate the pace of change.  In response, the market is reacting with new inks that dry quickly on non-porous substrates including plastics, films, foils, metals, and even glass. What would you print on if (when) thermal inkjet releases a reliable and robust WHITE ink?  Send us a…