

Dye-based black inkĭye-based black inks use colorants that are fully dissolved into a liquid (like water or oil). The ink formulation cure or evaporates after being applied to the substrate, leaving the pigment bound to the surface. The pigment remains suspended in the liquid. These pigments are mixed with a liquid (like water or oil) to create the ink. Pigmented black ink starts with a dry, powdered compound created from carbon particles.

Adhesion, longevity, and decap time play a role in formulating a black ink specific for the intended application.

Not only are there hundreds of shades of black, but industrial inkjet ink manufacturers can control other properties of the black ink down to a molecular level.
