{"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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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-3.3.1&w=1024&s=1b0b7b03611c473a36fcb72564a6473b\" 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-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=1b0b7b03611c473a36fcb72564a6473b 1024w, 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https:\/\/smartpresssupport.imgix.net\/support\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/toner-1.jpg?auto=format%2Ccompress&amp;ixlib=php-3.3.1&amp;w=2000&amp;s=2eab86e26913d94254d3eacf091f3339 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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-3.3.1&w=1024&s=6220b9eceb7208c96c8296294325fc46\" 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-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=c40b8ec4796ba1ac1e271a6aebe551a7 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-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=80871621e2511c4c2826eb17a12d1eb9 300w, 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paper is heated by a \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-3.3.1&w=1024&s=16c650bbed1b771fed6efc9b1d3d8f09\" 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-3.3.1&amp;w=1024&amp;s=89bcc79e88f15720ef1680f39afef6ef 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-3.3.1&amp;w=300&amp;s=b3f20d8138f364508aa5359bb5602ad0 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-3.3.1&amp;w=768&amp;s=83aa8305fd81e0641a6326fad683f48f 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-3.3.1&amp;w=1536&amp;s=daa4c7f758317aa868d055c500ef68f5 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-3.3.1&amp;w=2048&amp;s=eecd52638a15ab02817edcc1411bac2e 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><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 class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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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