{"id":27570,"date":"2020-11-05T16:06:41","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T16:06:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/suprefreshprod.wpengine.com\/\/?page_id=27570"},"modified":"2025-07-11T13:13:30","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T18:13:30","slug":"the-difference-between-toner-and-ink","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/color-ink\/the-difference-between-toner-and-ink","title":{"rendered":"The Difference Between Toner and Ink"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to digital printing, there are many options you may not be familiar with. One common question you might have is, \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between toner and ink?\u201d As part of Smartpress\u2019 wide range of online printing services, we offer both toner and Electroink. See how they compare before designing your project and <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/ordering-shipping\/how-to-order-at-smartpress\">placing your order<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"printing-toner\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Printing Toner<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/toner-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=1024&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=0035bc9631b9ce1b7c6f4678a98976cf\" alt=\"Four print toner ink cartridges in black, yellow, magenta and cyan.\" class=\"wp-image-29598\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/toner-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1024&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=0035bc9631b9ce1b7c6f4678a98976cf 1024w, 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https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/toner-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=2000&amp;s=e4985d5aebb0d9c68f7a67864c82e405 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When we mention toner in the online printing industry, we\u2019re talking about a powder-based print medium made from granulated plastics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Powder-based rather than liquid-based like most inks<\/li><li>Tends to be more opaque, thus \u201chiding\u201d the surface sheen and properties of the <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/small-format-paper-stocks\">paper stock<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/banner-materials-sign-substrates\">substrate<\/a><\/li><li>There are fewer steps in the print process than Electroink<\/li><li>Shelf life of the ink is greater than Electroink<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/toner2.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=680&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=4d1bec74e538e1252808410ffa343075\" alt=\"Print toner\" class=\"wp-image-29600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/toner2-scaled.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=680&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=665ff8bd43a380b9e082d707769f9066 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/toner2-scaled.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=199&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=0c19628e3db6e2ea39a6ac983b65e502 300w, 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\u201cfuser\u201d to melt the toner particles and help make sure your print sets properly<\/li><li>Printing toner can be applied to:<ul><li>Projects designed with a 20# paper weight<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/carbonless-forms\">Carbonless Forms<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/label-printing\">Labels<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-magnets\">Magnets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/envelope-printing\">Envelopes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"waypoint t-sink s-sink\" id=\"electroink\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Electroink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ink-1.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&fit=crop&h=683&ixlib=php-3.3.0&w=1024&s=1735755119c5b5cabd4d551a3b51cd64\" alt=\"Printing ink\" class=\"wp-image-29601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ink-1-scaled.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=683&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1024&amp;s=1d786ae691381de2e0868dc8dd764b54 1024w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ink-1-scaled.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=200&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=300&amp;s=b33513aba928e8da177fc6c17a3ac7ef 300w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ink-1-scaled.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=512&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=768&amp;s=260339a9ca41470b46314a86d7e447d3 768w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ink-1-scaled.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1024&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=1536&amp;s=e950051ac17f9a8770c7da75a59823c7 1536w, https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/ink-1-scaled.jpeg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;fit=crop&amp;h=1365&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.0&amp;w=2048&amp;s=4f379fc84727d7fc5b6207299e7d60b7 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When we talk about toner and ink, the ink we&#8217;re referring to is Electroink. It&#8217;s a liquid ink used in all HP Indigo presses. It\u2019s unique in that it features electrically-charged pigmented particles in a liquid form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>More translucent which allows the surface sheen and properties of the stock or substrate to be more visible<\/li><li>Ink particles as small as 1-2 microns for high resolution, uniform gloss and sharp images<\/li><li>Better lightfastness (fade-resistance)<\/li><li>More rub-resistant than printing toner<\/li><li>It\u2019s possible to apply a coating to many substrates that allow the ink to bond to the substrate, even if the substrate wasn\u2019t created with Electroink in mind<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Applications<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A laser array composes your image onto a Photo Imaging Plate (PIP)<\/li><li>This creates a road map for the electrically-charged inks to transfer from the developer rollers onto the PIP<\/li><li>Ink is transferred in direct contact to a heated blanket which melts the pigmented particles into a smooth, tacky film<\/li><li>Film of developed ink is transferred to your media that\u2019s gripped onto the impression drum<\/li><li>Media is sent through the press<\/li><li>Substrates must be made or primed to accept the Electroink for proper bonding<\/li><li>Can be applied to any substrate weight between <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/stocks-substrates\/text-weight-vs-cover-weight\">70# text<\/a> to 24pt cardstock<\/li><li>Can be applied to any small format product except Carbonless Forms and Envelopes:<ul><li>Custom <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/shop\/custom-booklets\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">booklets<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/brochure-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Brochures<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/card-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cards<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/self-mailer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Folded Self-Mailers<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/offering\/postcard-printing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Postcards<\/a><\/li><li>And more!<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Cannot be applied to projects designed with 20# paper weight<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartpress is your online printer for high-quality custom projects. If you have questions about printing toner and ink or any other printing services, please <a href=\"https:\/\/smartpress.com\/support\/contact\">contact customer service<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to digital printing, there are many options you may not be familiar with. One common question you might have is, \u201cWhat\u2019s the difference between toner and ink?\u201d As part of Smartpress\u2019 wide range of online printing services, we offer both toner and Electroink. 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