Can I convert brother MFC 6490 CW to use pigment ink?

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Hi all,

I'm using Brother MFC 6490 CW with sublimation inks in refillable cartridges, and I want to use pigment ink, Can I just order online pigment inks and a new refillable cartridges for my brother printer?

Thanks in advance,,,
Ahmad
 

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a_7amasha said:
Hi all,

I'm using Brother MFC 6490 CW with sublimation inks in refillable cartridges, and I want to use pigment ink, Can I just order online pigment inks and a new refillable cartridges for my brother printer?

Thanks in advance,,,
Ahmad
From what I know your printer only uses dye inks and any attempt to use pigment
would cause more problems than its worth, so I wouldnt recommend it..
 

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The Hat said:
a_7amasha said:
Hi all,

I'm using Brother MFC 6490 CW with sublimation inks in refillable cartridges, and I want to use pigment ink, Can I just order online pigment inks and a new refillable cartridges for my brother printer?

Thanks in advance,,,
Ahmad
From what I know your printer only uses dye inks and any attempt to use pigment
would cause more problems than its worth, so I wouldnt recommend it..
yeah I'm worried to get my head print clogged, but i was thinking I can find someone here tried to do so,,,,

thanks for replying!
 

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Brother uses piezo print technology like Epson, so you can use pigment ink. Note: with Canon, only pigment in the large black pigment cartrige.
 
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