Solid ink sticks

Although most computer printer users are aware of ink cartridges and toner cartridges, there are other ink options which may be less familiar. For instance, solid inks which are produced by Xerox are an alternative option to the more well-known powder or liquid inks. As suggested by the name, solid inks are a more compact variety of inks and are of a more firm and dense texture. They are generally available in a stick form which has an almost waxy consistency.

These sticks of inks are softened and melted inside the printer once they have been installed in the ink appropriate compartments. The specially designed printers have a small mechanism inside which allow for the softening of the inks and which also presses the sheets of paper between rollers which transfers the melted inks onto the page. This melted ink is an ideal format to be used on many commercial documents such as marketing and publicity materials since it produces a high quality, vivid print, especially for highly coloured paperwork or brochures.

Companies who produce catalogues or pamphlets which need to show consistent and accurate colouring often choose this form of printing. One of the other main reasons why many organisations may opt for the solid ink stick printer option is that generally there is much less wastage (both in packaging terms and empty cartridge disposal) and so is often considered the more green and environmentally friendly option; in more general terms, there are no powders to spill on clothing or flooring.

At Internet-Ink.co.uk we have a massive selection of both printer cartridges and Xerox solid inks options. Many of these types of inks have a numbers and shapes printed onto the packaging in order to ensure that each ink stick block is inserted into the printer slots in the correct order and placement.