Ciss for Epson printers by City Ink Express

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Epson XP-55 Ciss ink System review Dye Vs Pigment Ink XP-55 which one is suitable for me

FotoRite Dye ink for Epson XP-55 Cis is a water based ink and FotoRite pigment ink for Epson XP-55 Cheap cis ink is primarily and oil based ink.

FotoRite Ciss Dye ink for Epson XP-55 Ciss soaks into the media and FotoRite Ciss pigment ink for Epson XP-55 Cis sits on the surface and reflects the light that hits it, for this reason if you are using glossy paper you should check with the manufacturer if it is pigment ink friendly.

FotoRite pigment inks for Epson XP-55 cheap ciss high light stability makes it useful for many applications where there is a necessity for the prints not to fade for many decades - in certain conditions it is capable of up to 70 years light fastness before it fades, the XP-55 pigment ink particles within the FotoRite ink for Epson XP-55 cis are larger than dye and because of this if the Epson XP-55 printer is not used on a regular basis i.e. once or twice a week it may mean you have to do a couple of head cleans / nozzle test prints in between non use.

Prolonged non use for more than 3-6 months and the particles would settle at the base of the FotoRite ciss for Epson XP-55 tank and may cause a blockage so ideally if you choose XP-55 pigment ink it should be used on a regular basis.

FotoRite Pigment ink for Epson XP-55 cis is water proof and dye ink is not.

FotoRite Cheap Pigment ink for Epson XP-55 ciss is capable of many decades before noticeable fade and Dye ink would be a many years.

FotoRite Pigment Ciss ink for Epson XP-55 requires regular use of your printer dye ink does not.

FotoRite Pigment ink for Epson XP-55 ciss is really only required for suitable applications that high light stability or waterproof properties is a must, for every day use you should choose the ciss for Epson XP-55 dye option.