The Development of Pigment Printing Over the Last 50 Years

Review article discussing the development of pigment printing over the last 50 years. Following a definition of pigment printing, its historical development is traced, the advantages and disadvantages are compared, and reference is made to the most important ranges on the market. Four main sections describe the product groups used in pigment printing, namely: pigments, binders, thickening agents and pigment printing auxiliaries. Consideration of the substrates that are suitable for pigment printing, the different printing procedures and the requirements with regard to pretreatment