Solid Ink

Solid ink is much like a crayon. In lieu of the fluid ink or toner powder usually used in most printers, solid ink is used by some Fuji Xerox machines. After the ink stick is loaded into the printing device, it is melted and used to produce images on paper in a process similar to offset printing. Fuji Xerox claims that solid ink printing produces more vibrant colors than other methods, is easier to use, can print on a wide range of media, and is more environmentally friendly due to reduced waste output. The sticks are non-toxic and safe to handle.