Particle distribution and heat aging
Product documentation lists catalog sample R52620-U28 with heat-aging conditions of 60°C × 168 h. The image shows before/after distribution data; particle-size statistics and exact sample labels follow the original image and catalog.
Dry/wet rubbing and storage observation
Product documentation lists the Y571 instrument and AATCC 08 rubbing test, rating color transfer from 1–5. The following compares catalog samples; higher numbers mean less color transfer.
| Colors | BCINKS dry rubbing | BCINKS wet rubbing | Other-brand dry rubbing | Other-brand wet rubbing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| M | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 1 |
| Y | 5 | 5 | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| K | 4.5 | 5 | 4.5 | 2.5 |
White-ink opacity and oily-residue observations
The product catalog uses R457 whiteness evaluation and lists Epson L805 printing equipment. The following opacity and oily-residue images apply only to the catalog samples and process combinations.
Color and printing uniformity
Product documentation lists CMYK L*a*b* data for sample R52620-U28. Interpret color measurements with media, illuminant and print conditions; do not extend one sample's data into specifications for an entire series.
| Colors | L* | a* | b* |
|---|---|---|---|
| C | 49.43 | −6.73 | −38.89 |
| M | 40.72 | 50.11 | 18.08 |
| Y | 81.92 | −11.35 | 78.50 |
| K | 23.15 | 0.65 | −0.84 |
Wash and print verification
