Sensient® Launches Latest Elvajet® Opal Ink Continuing A Revolution In Sublimation Transfer Printing

MORGES, SWITZERLAND  January 2019 Sensient Imaging Technologies, a subsidiary of Sensient Technologies Corporation, announced today the launch of a new range of high performance digital dye sublimation inks for low-viscosity Epson® printheads, ElvaJet® Opal SB inks. 

 Following the extensive success of ElvaJet® Opal SC inks for mid- viscosity printheads, ElvaJet® Opal SB ink addresses the needs of low viscosity printheads, and allows customers of wide format printers to benefit from the revolutionary technology. 

 ElvaJet® Opal SB ink fulfils the need for a plug and print solution in this market.  ElvaJet Opal SB ink is also certified for Eco Passport for OEKO-TEX®, epitomising responsible use of chemicals in the supply chain.

 When Sensient launched ElvaJet Opal SC ink in January 2018, this pioneering ink gave users unparalleled benefits in terms of color, sharpness, and superior release from coated and uncoated transfer papers as low as 18 gsm in weight. 

 With ElvaJet Opal SB ink, Sensient resets the standard for sublimation printing in wide format systems.

 ElvaJet Opal SB ink defines ease of use with simple start-up, minimal maintenance, and maximized printing up time with further unique benefits for users.  

“Users of wide format and industrial printers in the same print shop can now reproduce the same output on all machines because Elva Jet Opal SB and SC inks use the same colour reference,” commented Dr. Simon Daplyn, Marketing Manager of Sensient’s inks division.

 “This standardization offers unique options for production flexibility and a reduction of consumable costs.

 Early market tests show significant ink savings can be achieved by new customers switching to ElvaJet Opal SB ink.