Durability Finally (although I can think of several more good reasons), there is the issue of durability of the finished print, which can be limited when using third party inks. The durability of the cheaper third party inks can be less than genuine inks, although the suppliers rarely admit to this or proffer such information forward. If the print fades prematurely, it is you that will have to bear the cost of reprinting and the potential loss of future clients’ business. Further details on inks and all Graphic
Printing Technologies’ range can be found at
www.g-p-t.co.uk
A bonus for recycling
Mimaki printers are exclusively distributed in the UK and Ireland by Hybrid Services Ltd and their marketing manager, Duncan Jefferies, gives us a bonus reason for using their OEM ink. “In addition to the reasons provided by Stuart – which are
representative of the majority of hardware resellers in the printing industry, there is a financial and environmental incentive for all our customers who have invested in a Mimaki solvent printer.”
“The phenomenal success of Hybrid’s rebate linked recycling
initiative bears testimony to the commitment of our customers in the UK. Whilst we’re thanking our customers for being part of the scheme with a valuable benefit in the form of ink rebates, the take-up demonstrates how keen Mimaki users are to reduce print waste and aid the environment at the same time.” Users of Mimaki’s SS2, SS21 and HS3 outdoor durable
inks register for free by visiting
www.LetsDoMORE.co.uk and as their ink cartridges become empty, request collection by one of Hybrid’s vehicles when they’re in the area. Keeping the carbon footprint as low as possible, Hybrid collects batches of cartridges when drivers are in the area, and then handles all aspects of processing the plastics, sacks and resid- ual ink before shipping the component parts in bulk to their recycling partner. All spent ink cartridges contain
small amounts of residual ink, so their disposal should always be carried out in accordance with local council regulations, but typically with solvent ink, it should be treated as hazardous waste and not simply placed in standard refuse bins. Hybrid’s scheme alleviates this (and any associated cost) and responsibly disposes of the waste ink for their customers. Duncan concludes, “The importance
Users of Mimaki’s SS2, SS21 and HS3 outdoor durable inks can benefit from ink rebates with Hybrid’s recycling initiative.
of doing what we can, where we can, as an industry as a whole must not be underestimated. The figures tell the story of Hybrid's commitment to greener working practices and we're proud of what we and our customers have achieved.”
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