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Digital Pigment Print Definition
The term "pigment print" is used generally for any type of printed image
that uses strictly pigments. Pigment printing processes have been
utilized since the middle of the 19th century. The image stability of
pigment printing is superior to that of any other method of printing,
including traditional silver-halide or metal-based.
Digital inkjet printing has seen a surge in the use of the pigment ink
as ink sets have been refined to be compatible with the latest in
high-resolution inkjet technology.
Where archival dye-based ink sets exhibit excellent colour gamut,
pigment inks excel in permanence. A dye is molecularly soluble in its
vehicle, but pigment is not. Pigment particles tend to be large enough
to embed into the receiving substrate making them water-resistant. The
particulate nature of pigment inks ensures their archival superiority. A
particle of pigment is less susceptible to destructive environmental
elements than a dye molecule.
Many digital papers have coatings which enhance colour gamut. However,
these delicate coatings are susceptible to scuffing and scratching, and
diminish the archival properties of the print. Prints made with coated
substrates are not considered true digital pigment prints. |
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