Water proof ink for Epson R1800?

[old striper]

Is there a water proof ink for the Epson R1800? Anybody know of a tech contact at Epson?

[Replicator]

The R1800 is an inkjet printer, I don't know of any waterproof inkjet ink, but here's a link to contact support.

http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/supDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&category=Products&infoType=Contact&oid=14121&prodoid=53540919

[old striper]

Thanks for the help.....

[mediaman]

The Epson R1800 uses UltraChrome ink, which IS waterproof. Before I responded to this post I took a photo printed on Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper using Epson UltraChrome ink and ran it under a faucet in the kitchen, wiped it with a paper towel and no issues at all. I just wanted to be sure. To clarify, these are water-based inks that are waterproof.

BTW, replicator, VersaCAMMs, Mutoh Falcon, etc. are all inkjet printers - all use Epson piexo heads - all waterproof. That property is a function of the ink. Most water-based dye inks are not waterproof while most water-based pigment ink is waterproof.

[Pro Image]

Pigment Ink is waterproof........Dye IS not.........The Ultrachorme ink from Epson is a pigment ink.......

[Replicator]

I stand [sit] corrected . . . Thanks for the information Pro-I