Eco-Solvent ink fades easily

[MiguelGonzalez]

Hello guys, I noticed that prints on my machine are fading way quicker than before when in outdoor, and i can even rub ink off the media easily. What possibly could be the reason? Ink or printer or even the media(which i dont think is the reason as some of my friends used the same media with no issue)...https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rgaFrvvg1u-_phYcJiQ-8DGXhgee90MP/view?usp=sharing

 

[Boudica]

What printer, and what profile settings? Low quality profile settings lay down less ink, which could cause your described issues.

 

[MiguelGonzalez]

What printer, and what profile settings? Low quality profile settings lay down less ink, which could cause your described issues.

Im using an imported chinese Brand, And im using the profile set by the installer.

 

[balstestrat]

You know you already answer your question in the topic.
Ink is what fades...

 

[MiguelGonzalez]

You know you already answer your question in the topic.
Ink is what fades...

Will try another ink

 

[Gino]

Is it the same ink as when it wasn't fading too quickly ?? Or have you changed something ??

 

[netsol]

solvent inks (eco & otherwise) do not lay on top, the cut into the substrate
they should not be able to rub off

 

[netsol]

at least not completly

 

[rjssigns]

Probably has something to do with the dollar a gallon ink that came with the printer. Either that or it's aqueous ink which has the lifespan of a gnat, which is 18-30 days in case you were interested.

 

[MiguelGonzalez]

Is it the same ink as when it wasn't fading too quickly ?? Or have you changed something ??

Same ink

 

[MiguelGonzalez]

Probably has something to do with the dollar a gallon ink that came with the printer. Either that or it's aqueous ink which has the lifespan of a gnat, which is 18-30 days in case you were interested.

other than the ink is there any chance that the print heater is the reason for this? Because the heater sometimes is extremely hot

 

[netsol]

other than the ink is there any chance that the print heater is the reason for this? Because the heater sometimes is extremely hot

the heater temp has to be in range. too low and the ink is still wet and will smear
too hot and it is, i suppose possible the ink will evaporate before it "cuts" and penetrates the substrate (?)

no solvent ink should wipe off, unless the chemistry of the ink and the substrate are incompatible

 

[MiguelGonzalez]

the heater temp has to be in range. too low and the ink is still wet and will smear
too hot and it is, i suppose possible the ink will evaporate before it "cuts" and penetrates the substrate (?)

no solvent ink should wipe off, unless the chemistry of the ink and the substrate are incompatible

Thanks