Q&A: Choosing Between Pigment and Dye Ink: A Guide to Selecting the Right Ink Type for HP 564, 920, 934, 935 Cartridges

What "Kit" should I use?

We do not provide a "kit" for this particular model since most people tend to drip ink onto the cartridge by flipping it over. You can see how it's done on this video: https://youtube/N7Y1nk-D5cc

We offer transparent casings for transplanting chips, but they are recommended for more experienced users. Casing: https://tinyurl.com/yc2optw5 Instructions: https://tinyurl.com/yc2optw5

What type of ink should I use?

We do not manufacture ink specifically for a particular cartridge unless it requires special ink. Usually, we only produce ink for entire brands such as HP, Canon, or Epson. Therefore, if you search for ink for this model, you will not find it on our website.

(564, 920) All color cartridges should be filled with dye ink. The OEM ink is pigment for the large black cartridge, but it can be converted to dye ink. For a detailed comparison of dye ink and pigment ink, please see this link: https://support.bchtechnologies.com/hc/en-us/arti...

(902, 934, 935) All cartridges were initially filled with pigment ink. However, they can be converted to dye ink. For a detailed comparison of dye ink and pigment ink, please see this link: https://support.bchtechnologies.com/hc/en-us/arti...

http://eepurl.com/c-nher3c. For HP 564: 2 Pigment Black + 1 Dye (photo) Black + Dye Color: http://eepurl.com/c-nher3c.

Should I use pigment or dye ink in my printer? I am concerned about making the wrong choice.

The likelihood is that you cannot make a wrong choice because your printer can utilize either dye or pigment ink. However, the programmed cleaning frequency of the printer differs between a dye ink printer and a pigment ink printer. Pigment printers require more frequent cleaning than dye printers. Therefore, you can always use dye ink in a pigment printer. In this way, the printer over-cleans itself and is less likely to clog. If you use pigment ink in a dye printer, I suggest adding manual cleanings in between the automatic cleanings. For example, Artisan 1430 is a dye printer, but many print shops use pigment ink to print T-shirts.

What distinguishes pigment and dye ink?

Therefore, I suggest using dye ink because 1) it is less expensive, and 2) we can unclog dye ink more quickly. If pigment ink clogs, it is usually permanent. Dye ink was previously a poor choice for double-sided documents, but recent advancements have corrected the issue. Moreover, you can ignore the argument that dye ink is less UV-resistant or waterproof. How often do you place prints under direct sunlight or soak them in water? Dye ink is capable of handling day-to-day printing exceptionally well. What if you spill coffee on dye ink prints? The dye ink will not smear unless you keep it moist for an extended period. Unless you print a lot of outdoor materials that must endure rain, dye ink is the preferred choice. I suggest using these inks: Epson https://bchtechnologies.com/standard-600-ml-4-col... HP: https://bchtechnologies.com/standard-600-ml-4-col... Canon: https://bchtechnologies.com/standard-600-ml-4-col...