Solvent ink may last 3 to 5 years outdoors without lamination, but it does not survive 5 minutes of quality test in a reality check. But technology is constantly advancing. If Epson can produce a piezo printhead which prints museum exhibit quality images, surely engineers at Xaar will eventually be able to get their dpi up. So far the output from the cheaper solvent ink printers leaves much to be desired. But a few of the more expensive solvent ink printers are definitely improving.
Solvent inks work on economical substrates.
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