Printing Ink Selection Pitfalls: How Many Are You Guilty Of?

As we all know, while high-quality printing ink is essential for perfect image reproduction, correct ink selection is equally critical. Many customers often fall into various pitfalls when choosing printing inks, resulting in unsatisfactory print output and even damage to printing equipment.
Pitfall 1: Overemphasizing Price While Neglecting Ink Particle Size and Filtration Precision
Low-cost inks often lack thorough filtration, containing excessive impurities and oversized particles. These frequently cause the frustrating issue of nozzle clogging, compromising both printing efficiency and equipment longevity.
OBOOC pigment inks utilize nano-grade pigment dispersion technology, with particle sizes below 1μm. Through multi-stage precision filtration (including 0.2μm membrane filtration), we guarantee impurity-free ink formulations that remain stably suspended without sedimentation. This fundamentally prevents nozzle clogging, ensuring smooth, uninterrupted printing operations.

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OBOOC Pigment Inks employ nano-grade pigment dispersion technology

Pitfall 2: Overlooking Ink-Substrate Compatibility Due to Lack of Technical Guidance
When using sublimation ink on cotton T-shirts: no color transfer occurs. Water-based ink on PVC film peels instantly. UV ink on non-porous materials fails completely without primer or pretreatment…
OBOOC – your professional ink supplier with decades of experience. We provide comprehensive services and precise technical guidance. Simply identify your substrate properties, and our technical team will accurately select the most compatible product type while offering expert advice to deliver cost-effective, high-quality printing results.

OBOOC Pigment Inks employ nano-grade pigment dispersion technology

OBOOC Pigment Inks employ nano-grade pigment dispersion technology

Pitfall 3: Compromising Weather Resistance & Application Scenarios for Cost Savings
Not all inks possess sun resistance, wash fastness, or scratch-proof properties. For DTF inks used on apparel, wash fastness should withstand ≥50 cycles while maintaining vibrant colors after laundering. In outdoor display applications, printing inks must demonstrate UV-resistant durability exceeding 12 months.
At OBOOC, every ink product undergoes rigorous quality control. From meticulously selecting imported raw materials to precision manufacturing processes and repeated performance testing, we ensure each bottle meets the highest standards for sun resistance, wash fastness, and abrasion resistance across all application scenarios. This commitment delivers reliable, long-lasting print results that stay true to color—giving you complete peace of mind.

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OBOOC subjects every ink product to rigorous quality testing.

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Post time: Jul-24-2025