Industry — Ink Compatibility Matrix
Quick reference table matching each industry to recommended ink types.
| Industry | Pigment Ink | Dye Ink | Sublimation | Art Paper | Textile | Film Ink | Corrugated | Wallpaper | UV Dye |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising & Signage | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Graphic & Quick Print | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Packaging | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||||
| Textile & Apparel | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Home Decoration | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||||
| Industrial / CAD | ✓ | ✓ | |||||||
| Promotional Products | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Advertising Printing
Wide-format and desktop printing for outdoor/indoor advertising
Banners & Posters
Large-format outdoor and indoor banners with weather-resistant pigment ink.
- Waterproof & UV-resistant
- Vivid color saturation
- Up to 5-year outdoor durability
Signage & Display
Indoor point-of-purchase displays, directional signs, and exhibition graphics.
- High-resolution output
- Crisp text and line art
- Compatible with photo paper, vinyl, canvas
Flyers & Brochures
Desktop-printed promotional materials with professional dye and pigment inks.
- Wide color gamut (dye ink)
- Waterproof documents (pigment ink)
- Cost-effective high-volume runs
Flags & Bunting
Sublimation-printed polyester flags for events, sports, and brand promotion.
- 99% transfer rate
- Colorfast through weather exposure
- Double-sided print capability
Graphic & Quick Print
On-demand printing for stationery, publications, and commercial graphics
Calendars & Cards
Art paper ink for premium calendar and greeting card printing without coating.
- No pre-coating required
- Ultra-glossy finish
- Direct print on art paper
Business Cards & Menus
High-definition pigment ink for professional business cards and restaurant menus.
- Abrasion-resistant
- Waterproof
- Crisp black text
POD Books & Brochures
Print-on-demand publications with consistent color across batches.
- Batch-to-batch color consistency
- Fast drying for binding
- Acid-free archival quality
Digital Proofing
ICC-profiled color proofing for prepress and contract proofing.
- Accurate color matching
- Wide color gamut
- Consistent with press standards
Packaging & Corrugated
High-speed inkjet printing for boxes, cartons, and labels
Corrugated Boxes
Direct-to-board inkjet printing on yellow and white corrugated cardboard.
- Fast drying on substrate
- Fluid in printhead for continuous run
- High-volume cost efficiency
Folding Cartons
Art paper ink for premium folding carton packaging with custom branding.
- Glossy packaging finish
- Custom label printing
- Waterproof surface
Custom Labels
Variable-data label printing with pigment ink for product identification.
- Variable data printing
- Barcode & QR code capable
- Smudge-proof
Textile & Apparel
DTG, DTF, and sublimation printing for custom apparel and promotional textiles
Custom T-Shirts
DTG and DTF printing on cotton, blends, and polyester for on-demand apparel.
- Full-color photographic prints
- Wash fastness Grade 4–5
- Soft hand-feel
Sportswear
Sublimation printing on polyester for team jerseys and activewear.
- Breathable fabric integration
- No hand-feel on polyester
- Permanent dye bond
Bags & Accessories
Textile pigment ink for canvas bags, shoes, and leather goods.
- Durable on heavy fabrics
- Works on canvas, linen, leather
- OEKO-TEX 100 safe
Flags & Banners
Sublimation ink for polyester event flags and promotional banners.
- Double-sided penetration
- High color transfer
- Outdoor weather resistance
Home Decoration
Custom wallpaper, canvas art, and interior decoration printing
Custom Wallpaper
Wallpaper ink and art paper ink for decorative wall covering production.
- Seamless pattern printing
- Large-format roll-to-roll
- Washable surface
Canvas Art
Fine art reproduction on canvas with wide-gamut pigment ink.
- Museum-grade lightfastness
- Acid-free archival
- Giclée quality
Interior Decor
Decorative printing for panels, glass, and coated metals.
- UV dye ink for coated substrates
- Pigment ink for panels
- Custom design flexibility
Industrial & Specialty
CAD plotting, film plate making, and specialty substrate printing
CAD & Film Plotting
High-density black ink for CAD plotting and screen-making film output.
- High black density (D-max)
- Sharp edges, no bleeding
- Instant drying on film
CD/DVD Printing
Acid ink for direct printing on pre-coated CD/DVD and optical media surfaces.
- Direct disc printing
- Scratch-resistant
- Vibrant on dark surfaces
Ceramic & Glass
UV dye ink for coated ceramic tiles, glass panels, and metal substrates.
- Wide color gamut
- High chroma output
- ICC profile supported
Application — Substrate Reference
Complete substrate reference for each ink type.
| Ink Type | Primary Substrates | Secondary Substrates |
|---|---|---|
| Pigment Ink | Photo paper, vinyl, canvas, fine art paper | Fabric, banner, coated paper |
| Dye Ink | Plain paper, photo paper, glossy paper | Coated paper |
| Sublimation Ink | Polyester fabric, poly-cotton blend | Coated ceramics, metal, mugs, phone cases |
| Art Paper Ink | Coated art paper, uncoated art paper | Card stock, packaging board |
| Textile Ink (DTG) | Cotton, canvas, linen, blends | Leather, denim |
| Textile Ink (DTF) | Cotton, polyester, blends, denim | Nylon, caps, bags |
| Film Plate Ink | CAD film, plate-making film | Transparency film |
| Corrugated Ink | Yellow corrugated board, white corrugated | Coated carton board |
| Wallpaper Ink | Wallpaper substrate, vinyl wall covering | Non-woven |
| UV Dye Ink | Coated ceramic, metal, glass | Polyester-coated substrates |