How Does Latex Printing Work? Much like desktop inkjet printers, latex ink printers use print heads to distribute water-based inks on paper or other media. In the case of latex ink printing, the latex acts as a carrier for the color pigments. … The finished printed product is durable, long-lasting, and eco-friendly.

What can I do with a latex printer?

Latex printing is used across a wide range of applications and materials such as soft signage, wallpapers, vehicle graphics, banners and vinyl. With uses both indoor and outdoor, the ability to print on both coated and uncoated materials makes this method of printing extremely versatile.

Is latex ink water-based?

Latex inks are like aqueous-based pigmented inks, however the difference is they also contain small particles of latex, which is a form of plastic. … Like solvent inks, latex ink is waterproof, waterfast and can be applied to a range of media such as uncoated vinyl and PVC.