SAM*ink quality for 5500UV vs other brands

[VinylLabs.com]

I need some ink for my 5500uv, i've toyed with the idea of buying OEM, but I've been hearing aftermarket inks are great for this machine. I've heard some things about Sam*ink.

SAM*INK 5000/5500 81/83/705 Dye and UV Ink

• Colors Match HP-81/83 and HP-705.
• Same Media Compatibility.
• Plug & Play Cartridge.
• Longer Printhead Life.
• 2-Years Indoor Warranty with HP Media & Laminate.
• Ultra-Violet Light-Resistant for Indoor Posters.

I talked with the guy on the phone and he assured me that it's 100% the same ink, and I do not need to flush the ink or anything. each cartidge is 114$ vs 170$ for OEM ink from members here or 315$for HP ink from my suppliers.

what is your guys take on this ink? is it worth buying? should I buy anything else at the same time? whats the procosess for replacing ink?

 

[bigsign]

I purchase my ink from: www.4inkjets.com . UV ink is 79.00 with free shipping

 

[VinylLabs.com]

The only reason I would be buying sam*ink is because I am in Canada, and I do not want to pay extra for shipping and duties.

i was just asking if anyone had experience with them, if not I would buy my ink from Josh (a merchant member on the forum)

 

[wildindian]

Buy mine from Lexjet for $99 and free shipping. Big Fish a merchant member has a great deal on this ink, and I would buy from him but Lexjet only 1 day shipping. Have had no problems with this ink simple put keep printing.

 

[VinylLabs.com]

I'm going to get some sam ink based on this article. http://www.wide-format-printers.org...jet-5000_HP-5500_HP-1050_HP-4500_HP-Z6100.php

 

[joon]

SAM INK in Canada

Hello,

I am buying Roland and Hp inks from Master franchise in Canada @ www.samink.ca no problem with inks after 2.5 years, way less money and same quality. go for it!

 

[dwhitton1]

hello i am new here and i have a question on this ink

colorific pro-55u for hp 5500 uv

they said that ink can be use to print on uncoated media
and that can ressit outdoor uv without lamination somebody know this ink
thanks

o A chemically balanced blend of solvents combined with
the highest quality pigments, offering uncompromised
performance and reliability.
o Colorific Pro-55U inks give you the ability to print
photorealistic images onto uncoated materials that don’t
rub off or require a protective coating.
o Excellent resistance to alcohols and cleaning fluids.
o Outdoor durability without need of lamination.
o Very high abrasion and scratch resistance.
o Superb adhesion to a wide range of common media.

 

[bois323]

hello i am new here and i have a question on this ink

colorific pro-55u for hp 5500 uv

they said that ink can be use to print on uncoated media
and that can ressit outdoor uv without lamination somebody know this ink
thanks

o A chemically balanced blend of solvents combined with
the highest quality pigments, offering uncompromised
performance and reliability.
o Colorific Pro-55U inks give you the ability to print
photorealistic images onto uncoated materials that don’t
rub off or require a protective coating.
o Excellent resistance to alcohols and cleaning fluids.
o Outdoor durability without need of lamination.
o Very high abrasion and scratch resistance.
o Superb adhesion to a wide range of common media.

Not very much information on this ink besides what the manufacturer has.

If it can print on uncoated material it needs to have a high percentage of solvent, that is why I would think that this might be hard on the designjet printheads.