[NHCOLL-L:2536] Re: Pigment-based ink for ink jet printer

[Margaret K. Thayer]

Robert Waller said:

>We were using a Lexmark 7200 printer with their pigment-based ink for our 
>entomology specimen labels.  They have changed their formulation and now 
>offer only a dye-based ink cartridge for this printer.  Has anyone found 
>an alternate source for pigment-based cartridges for an ink jet printer?

That's bad news, for sure.  We've been using a Lexmark Z52, which uses the 
same cartridges (12A1970 or 12A1975).  They are still listed on Lexmark's 
web site as being pigment-based:

"Genuine Lexmark cartridges generate optimum print quality using 
pigment-based ink for text that is water resistant and fade resistant for 
document storage."

But, obviously, it may just be that the web site hasn't been 
updated.  Stock up now, if possible!!


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