Digital Printer Inks
Source: buythis.co.za/digital-printer-inks
- published: 2022-08-18 23:04:06
- modified: 2026-06-23 16:35:48
Links on the live page
The live page is a set of tiles that link to the six ink sections:
- Printer Ink Videos
- Direct-to-Film Inks
- Direct-to-Garment
- ECO-Solvent Inks
- Sublimation
- UV Inks
- Water-based Dye
What this page is
buythis.co.za/digital-printer-inks is the top-level ink section of Buythis, AM.CO.ZA's online shop. It groups every digital printer ink range the shop sells into six sections: Direct-to-Film (DTF), Direct-to-Garment (DTG), eco-solvent, sublimation, UV and water-based dye. On the live page it is only a heading, a link to printer ink videos and tiles to those sections. This knowledge base page explains what each ink type is for, how to pick the right one, and where to find the full product lists.
The six ink types compared
| Ink type | Prints on | How it works | Live section | KB guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct-to-Film (DTF) | Clear PET transfer film, then heat pressed onto cotton, polyester, blends and other fabrics | Prints CMYK plus a white layer onto film; hot melt powder is applied and baked, and the transfer is pressed onto the garment. | Buythis | Direct-to-Film (DTF) guide |
| Direct-to-Garment (DTG) | Straight onto garments such as cotton T-shirts | Water-based pigment ink printed directly onto a pre-treated garment, with no transfer step. | Buythis | Direct-to-Garment (DTG) guide |
| Eco-solvent | Uncoated vinyl, PVC banner, wallpaper, poster and sticker media | Pigment in a mild solvent that bites into the media, giving waterproof, scratch- and fade-resistant outdoor prints. Standard (about 1 year outdoors) and premium (about 3 years) ranges. | Buythis | Eco-solvent guide |
| Sublimation | Polyester fabrics and polymer-coated blanks (mugs, plates, sports kit) | Printed onto sublimation paper; a heat press at about 180 to 200 °C turns the dye into a gas that bonds into the material, so it never cracks or peels. | Buythis | Sublimation guide |
| UV | Rigid and flexible items: acrylic, wood, metal, glass, PVC, leather, banner, vinyl and UV-DTF film | LED-UV curable ink that hardens under the printer's UV lamp, so it prints directly onto almost any surface. Hard glossy, soft flexible and UV-DTF ranges, plus white and varnish. | Buythis | UV guide |
| Water-based dye | Paper and coated media in compatible aqueous inkjet printers (posters, flyers, colour prints) | Everyday aqueous dye ink in 1 litre and 5 litre bottles, plus a CMYK combo pack with cleaner. | Buythis | Water-based dye guide |
Each KB guide lists every product in that section with current prices, the machines that use the ink and care tips.
Choosing the right ink
- Start from the printer, not the ink. Every printer is built for one ink chemistry. Use the ink type your printer and printhead were set up for; the product pages and machine pages name the matching ink.
- Then think about the job. - Outdoor signs, banners, vehicle graphics and wallpaper: eco-solvent. - Polyester sportswear, mugs and other coated blanks: sublimation. - Full-colour transfers for cotton and mixed fabrics, small runs and many garment colours: DTF. - Printing straight onto cotton garments: DTG. - Rigid items, promotional products, acrylic, wood, glass and metal, or rub-on stickers: UV (UV-DTF inks for sticker printers). - Indoor posters and colour prints on compatible aqueous printers: water-based dye.
- Never mix ink types or brands in one printer. Moving a printer from one ink to another means flushing the whole ink system with the right cleaner first, and for UV ink also fitting UV-safe dampers, tubes and filters.
- Match the colour profile. Use the ICC profile in your RIP software that matches your ink, media and printer.
Sample products and current prices
A few typical products from each section, so you can see the range and price level. The full lists are on the KB guides above.
| Ink type | SKU | Product | Sales price incl. VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct-to-Film (DTF) | H-DTF/INK/COMBO/4 KB |
CMYK FlowFlex DTF Inks Combo for Office/Home Inkjet DTF Printers (Epson XP600/TX800/A3/A4 Printers), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black Ink 1L Bottles | R 2 428.80 |
| Direct-to-Film (DTF) | H-DTF/INK/COMBO/6 KB |
CMYK and White FlowFlex DTF Inks with Cleaner Combo for Office/Home Inkjet DTF Printers (Epson XP600/TX800/A3/A4 Printers), Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black and Whi | R 3 818.00 |
| Direct-to-Garment (DTG) | F-DTG/BLACK KB |
Black Colour Water-Based DTG Pigment Ink 1KG Bottle | R 1 288.00 |
| Direct-to-Garment (DTG) | F-DTG/PRE KB |
Pre-Treatment Liquid for Textile Pigment Ink DTG Printing 1KG Bottle | R 1 564.00 |
| Eco-solvent | F-ECO/BLACK KB |
Black Colour ECO-Solvent Ink 1L Bottle UV-Resistant Indoor/Outdoor ECO-Solvent Ink (K) | R 257.60 |
| Eco-solvent | F-ECO/COMBO KB |
CMYK ECO-Solvent Ink, 1L Each & General Purpose 1Y Rating ECO-Solvent Ink Cleaner 1 Litre Bottles Combo Pack | R 1 444.40 |
| Eco-solvent | F2-ECO/BLACK KB |
Premium Black Colour ECO-Solvent Ink 1L Bottle | R 883.20 |
| Sublimation | H2-INK/BLACK KB |
Premium High Density Black Colour Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Bottle | R 1 012.00 |
| Sublimation | H2-INK/COMBO KB |
Premium CMYK Dye Sublimation Ink, 1Kg Each & General Purpose Water Based Ink Cleaner 1 Litre Bottles Combo Pack | R 4 434.40 |
| Sublimation | H-INK/BLACK KB |
Heatware Black Dye Sublimation Ink 100ml Mini Bottle | R 85.10 |
| Sublimation | H-SUBLINOVA/100MK KB |
SubliNova Smart DT104 Dye Sublimation Ink Black 100ml Bottle | R 368.00 |
| UV | F2-UV/COMBO/CMYK KB |
FlexiFlow Glossy & Hard Finish CMYK LED-UV Curable Ink 1 Litre Bottles Combo Pack (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black) | R 2 502.40 |
| UV | F-UV/FLEXI/CMYK KB |
CMYK Flexible LED-UV Curable Ink 1 Litre Bottles Combo Pack | R 4 038.80 |
| UV | H-UVDTF/INK/COMBO/4 KB |
CMYK FlowFlex UV-DTF Inks Combo, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow & Black Ink 1L Bottles | R 2 502.40 |
| Water-based dye | F-AQUA/BLACK KB |
Black Colour Water Based Dye Ink 1L Bottle | R 165.60 |
| Water-based dye | F-AQUA/COMBO KB |
CMYK Water Based Dye Ink, 1L Each & General Purpose Water Based Ink Cleaner 1 Litre Bottles Combo Pack | R 1 113.20 |
| Cleaner | F-ECO/CLEAN KB |
Solvent Based Pigment Ink Cleaner 1L Bottle | R 414.00 |
| Cleaner | F2-UV/CLEAN KB |
Premium Hybrid UV Ink Cleaner, 1L Bottle (for Hybrid UV, DTFUV Inks) | R 809.60 |
| Cleaner | F-AQUA/CLEAN KB |
Water Based Ink, Sublimation Ink, DTF/DTG Ink Cleaning Solution 1KG Bottle | R 478.40 |
Prices are current Buythis prices including VAT from the product dump dated 2026-10-20. A few prices come from older dump entries (2026-10-18). Check the product page before ordering, since prices change.
Cleaners
Each ink chemistry needs its own cleaner. Use the solvent-based cleaner (F-ECO/CLEAN) for eco-solvent printers, the hybrid UV cleaner (F2-UV/CLEAN) for UV and UV-DTF inks, and the water-based cleaning solution (F-AQUA/CLEAN) for water-based dye, sublimation, DTF and DTG inks. Buythis also has a separate Cleaners section.
Storage and care
- Keep bottles closed, out of direct sunlight and away from heat; UV ink in particular cures when exposed to light.
- Shake pigment and white inks before filling, since the pigment settles.
- Print or run a nozzle check regularly so ink does not dry in the printhead, and clean promptly when nozzles drop out. The ink flow pages in the related list below cover diagnosing blockages.
Videos
The live page links to a search for printer ink videos on the AM.CO.ZA YouTube channel. Each KB ink guide above lists the matching videos for that ink type.
Related pages in this knowledge base
- UV Ink, ECO-Solvent Ink and Sublimation Ink Options for Large Format Printer Explained
- Diagnosing and Resolving Ink Flow Issues in AM.CO.ZA Inkjet Printers
- The Ink flow in Printhead - An Explanation of How The Inking System Works (Part 3)
- Blockage and Leakage, Ink Flow Issue Diagnose and Solutions of All AM.CO.ZA Inkjet Printers
- ECO-Solvent Ink Large Format Printer FAQ for Inks, Printing Quality, Drying and Maintenance
- Introducing AM.CO.ZA’s Premium Hybrid UV Inks: Revolutionising Large-Format Printing
- Direct to Film (DTF) Printing Inks are Now Available!
- Buy All Your Sublimation Paper and Ink Supplies Online from AM.CO.ZA!
- Screen Printing Inks and Emulsions
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