*DISCONTINUED* Sawgrass Inks for the Brother GT 541 and 782 DTG Printers, 220ml
Inks for the Brother GT 541 and 782 DTG Printers, 220 ml
Choice of Replacement Yellow, Cyan, Magenta, Black ink cartridge
for the Brother GT-541 inkjet garment printer.
NaturaLink is a DTG (Direct to Garment) ink, originally developed by Sawgrass Technologies for its Direct Advantage (DA) line of printer
Sawgrass designed to replicate Brother® International's ink for its GT-541 garment printer
Q: Why should I buy this ink?
A: You will save money-the price is lower than that of OEM inks-while sacrificing nothing in return. Indeed, you have everything to gain and nothing to lose. You will obtain similar and, in some cases (such as wash fastness) better performance at a lower cost. NaturaLink ink creates a direct chemical bond with the cotton fibers in your garment, so there is no hand left behind, while yielding rich, vibrant colors that last. This chemical bond enables the garment to stand up to multiple washes, resulting in superior wash fastness. In addition, the ink was designed to be both environmentally (it is water based) and chemically friendly to you and your printer. The unparalleled stability of NaturaLink provides for superior printer performance and reduced downtime.
Q: Why are Brother GT-541 owners switching Sawgrass' NaturaLink-B?
A: NaturaLink® B is color-matched with OEM Brother® inks, so you can change out one color at a time or all colors at the same time. Our plug-and-print compatibility makes changeover a breeze. Providing a 25% savings and better wash fastness than OEM ink, NaturaLink® B is a win-win choice for you and your customers.
- 25% Savings Over OEM Brother Ink
- Color-Matched to OEM Brother Ink
- Superior Wash-Fastness
- Easy Plug-and-Print Compatibility
- Convenient Online Ordering at Garmentink.com
- You Save $200 on a Full Set of Cartridges
Q: How does the wash fastness of NaturaLink compare to that of other DTG inks?
A: NaturaLink from GarmentInk.com has superior wash-fastness! After five washes, in a side-by-side comparison, NaturaLink from GarmentInk.com has substantially less loss in optical density than Brother or DuPont DTG inks (see table below). This means that your prints will stay brighter longer. Optical density (OD) is a measure of the intensity of the color in a printed image. The higher the OD, the more intense the color. Over time, and with repeated washes, colors fade. A faded color is a color that has lost intensity, and has, therefore, a lower OD-the result of OD loss. For comparison purposes, a lower OD loss, in percentage terms, is shown as an improvement in wash-fastness in the table below.
| Wash Fastness Comparison - NaturaLink vs. OEM Inks | ||||||
| Optical Density (OD) Loss after 5 Washes | ||||||
| Color | NaturaLink | Brother | % Improvt. | NaturaLink | DuPont | % Improvt. |
| Cyan | 17.15% | 18.62% | 7.9% | 7.72% | 19.49% | 60.39% |
| Magenta | 11.34% | 16.60% | 31.7% | 13.39% | 15.41% | 13.12% |
| Yellow | 13.26% | 17.22% | 23.0% | 4.91% | 14.81% | 66.85% |
| Black | 10.73% | 23.40% | 54.1% | 13.03% | 14.12% | 7.72% |
Q: Can I install NaturaLink directly in my Brother® GT-541 printer?
A: Yes. NaturaLink B was developed specifically for your Brother® GT-541 printer. As a result, you may simply replace an empty Brother® cartridge with a new one containing NaturaLink B without concern. You are unlikely to notice performance differences, except for an improved wash-fastness.
Q: Can Brother® or Epson® void my warranty if I use a third-party ink?
A: No. In the United States, the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Improvement Act of 1975, as well as the Sherman and Clayton Antitrust Acts that precede it, stipulate that a manufacturer cannot void your warranty for using third-party ink or cartridges. It is thus against US law for a printer manufacturer to void your warranty. Warrantors cannot require that only branded parts be used with the product in order to retain the warranty. This is commonly referred to as the "tie-in sales" provisions, and is frequently mentioned in the context of third-party computer parts, such as memory and hard drives.
Federal Trade Commission: http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/business/adv/bus01.shtm#Magnuson-Moss
Q: What are the differences between NaturaLink and other DTG inks?
A: This question demands a two-part answer. (1) There is no difference in color rendition, or chemical behavior that your printer can detect, between NaturaLink and the Brother ink. (2) There is no difference in chemical behavior that your Epson-based printer can detect, but NaturaLink's color gamut is different from that of DuPont ink. (2) There are differences in performance and price-NaturaLink yields an improved wash fastness at a lower price.
Q: What about curing?
A: There is no difference in the curing parameters between NaturaLink B and Brother ink, but the curing parameters for NaturaLink E differ from those of DuPont ink . Cure your printed image in your standard heat press at 360° F for 35 seconds with medium pressure (40 psi) for NaturaLink B, but at 375° F for 25 seconds with medium pressure (40 psi) for NaturaLink E and DA.
Q: What is the shelf life of this ink?
A: NaturaLink can be stored safely in a standard office environment (60 - 80° F, 40 - 60% R.H.) for up to 12 months.
Q: Will I save money with this ink?
A: Yes, your printing cost will be lower.