Toners and liquid inks

The ability to measure colored materials at high concentration makes the Zetasizer Nano series ideal for toners and liquid inks. Particle size distribution in these systems is crucial in determining many operational parameters, especially for inks used as coloring agents in liquid toners and inkjet systems.

Image quality, viscosity and the tendency to aggregate and clog delivery nozzles are all influenced by particle size. Manufacturers are under pressure to deliver increased printing speed and improved image properties, to meet the needs of the growing home printing market and to deliver new products, such as UV and cured inks.

Controlling the particle size of ink and toner products has a direct effect on image properties, light fastness and permanence, gloss, anchorage, lamination and color gamut.