Cheaper inks - are they worth it? ...

[webtrekker]

Here goes ...

I've read a multitude of posts in here and elsewhere on the net knocking cheap (ie. non-Sawgrass) inks and would like to set the record straight regarding my use of such inks (in my case CIE FotoRite inks).

In the beginning, I had a few problems with dye migration, particularly of the red, and especially on mugs that had been dishwashed a few times. I also had the problem of the images fading in a relatively short time after a few washes.

However, I eventually discovered that this was NOTHING TO DO WITH THE INKS!

Yes, as unbelievable as it sounds, I now have mugs at home that have been microwaved and dishwashed umpteen time over nearly a year and are as good as they were when first printed.

The reason? Well, when I started I used cheap mugs from ebay. I now use Listawood 10oz Durham mugs AAA rated, and also TTP 12oz two-tone mugs with spoons and it is the QUALITY OF THE COATING that makes all the difference, not the inks, paper or press.

Just thought I'd put that out there.

[PaulOC]

Here goes ...

I've read a multitude of posts in here and elsewhere on the net knocking cheap (ie. non-Sawgrass) inks and would like to set the record straight regarding my use of such inks (in my case CIE FotoRite inks).

In the beginning, I had a few problems with dye migration, particularly of the red, and especially on mugs that had been dishwashed a few times. I also had the problem of the images fading in a relatively short time after a few washes.

However, I eventually discovered that this was NOTHING TO DO WITH THE INKS!

Yes, as unbelievable as it sounds, I now have mugs at home that have been microwaved and dishwashed umpteen time over nearly a year and are as good as they were when first printed.

The reason? Well, when I started I used cheap mugs from ebay. I now use Listawood 10oz Durham mugs AAA rated, and also TTP 12oz two-tone mugs with spoons and it is the QUALITY OF THE COATING that makes all the difference, not the inks, paper or press.

Just thought I'd put that out there.

I would second that about mug quality. I am using Listawood AAA 10oz Durhams now and my print failure rate has fallen dramatically (especially around the base). Also the images are now remaining perfect over multiple washes. The mugs I was using before were cheaper but used to fade and seemed to scratch

I’m sure using Xpres mugs would be equally as good I just happened to choose the Listawood ones.

The right mug is so important. At least that’s what I’ve found.


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