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Inside RICOH's "Golden Print Week": What Ink-Printhead Collaboration Actually Validates
Oct. 16, 2026
At RICOH's first Golden Print Week in Shanghai, INKBANK joined a technical exchange about what must be validated before an ink is approved for continuous production. The answer is not a single specification, but a system of printhead, ink, supply, maintenance and application conditions.
What Is DTF Ink? Composition, Process, and How to Choose the Right Ink
Sep. 14, 2026
DTF ink is a water-based pigment ink printed on PET film and heat-transferred to fabric. Learn its composition, process, white ink role, limitations, and quality checks.
The Impact of Ink Layer Thickness on UV Curing and Print Quality
Aug. 30, 2024
The thickness of the ink layer directly affects the speed of light curing, with a thinner layer curing faster and a thicker one slowing down the process. This is because the pigment on the surface of the ink absorbs some of the ultraviolet light
Jul. 13, 2026
What Is Sublimation Ink? How Sublimation Digital Printing Works (Complete 2026 Guide)
Sublimation ink is the only digital printing method where the color becomes the fiber itself — no surface layer, no cracking, no peel. This guide covers the chemistry, the four ink types, which printheads match which formulation, and why polyester works while cotton washes out in one cycle.
Jul. 01, 2026
Sublimation Ink Printhead Compatibility: What Your Supplier Should Prove Before You Buy
A technical guide covering the three physical parameters of printhead compatibility — viscosity, surface tension, and particle size — for Epson, Kyocera, and Ricoh printheads. Includes a cross-platform comparison table, supplier verification checklist, and FAQ.
Jun. 23, 2026
DTF vs DTG vs Sublimation: Which One Is Right for Your Shop? (2026)
Compare DTF vs DTG vs sublimation for 2026 across fabric limits, cost per print, equipment, hand feel, and durability, plus a 3-step guide to choosing the right method for your print shop.
Jun. 10, 2026
How to Select Sublimation Ink: A 7-Day Testing Protocol for Industrial Buyers
Buying cheap sublimation ink can cost you thousands in printhead replacements and downtime. Learn our step-by-step 7-day testing protocol for industrial buyers. Discover how to measure particle size, transfer efficiency, and idle clogging to find the best ink for your production line.
