Universal Seal HP 2590 Black Solvent Ink Cartridge 47ml – 12.7mm

Original HP 2590 Solvent Ink Technology

The HP 2590 Black Solvent Smart Card Print Cartridge, supplied by Universal Seal™, combines HP's proven TIJ 2.5 / HP 45si cartridge technology with HP 2590 solvent ink for industrial coding and marking applications. It is designed to provide consistent, high-quality black printing for packaging and production environments.

47ml Black Solvent Ink

The HP 2590 contains an official 47ml ink fill of black solvent-based dye ink. HP specifies an average drop volume of 29 picolitres and maximum firing frequency of 18 kHz.

Fast Drying on Films

HP specifically developed the 2590 for demanding film and packaging applications. The ink provides a typical 3–5 second dry time on films, helping reduce smearing during production and handling.

Excellent BOPP Durability

A major feature of HP 2590 is its performance on film substrates. HP reports excellent durability on untreated BOPP, along with strong performance on treated BOPP and compatible materials including PE, PET, UV-coated substrates, aluminium foil and PVC.

High-Resolution Industrial Printing

The cartridge uses 300 nozzles and supports resolution up to 600 DPI, with 300 × 300 DPI recommended by HP. This allows compatible TIJ systems to produce sharp text and machine-readable codes for industrial coding applications.

Long Decap Time

HP specifies a decap time of up to 24 hours, making HP 2590 particularly useful for intermittent production environments. This means the cartridge is designed to recover quickly when printing resumes after periods of inactivity.

Suitable for Product Coding

When installed in a compatible TIJ printer/controller, HP 2590 can be used for applications such as MFG Date, EXP Date, Batch No., Lot No., MRP, serial numbers and text, as well as barcodes, QR codes and logos where those functions are supported by the printer.

Food & Pharmaceutical Packaging Applications

HP states that the design and manufacture of HP 2590 solvent ink complies with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) for printing inks for food-contact materials, according to the EuPIA framework referenced in HP's documentation. This should not be interpreted as meaning the ink itself is intended for direct printing onto food.