Symphonic UltraMax II is a breakthrough in technology. It offers numerous benefits of Maximum Saturation, Maximum Longevity, and Maximum Flowability under unfavorable atmospheric conditions of low humidity at various temperatures.

UltraMax II also offers a huge color pallet of 6, 7, 8, 10, and 12 colors to suite any multi-channel  printer. It is the one ink set that can run on any Piezo Epson, Mimaki, Roland, and Mutoh Printer.

This also means that with one ink set you can print everything from Outdoor Signage to Fine Art.

Unlike Epson inks, where K3 is richer on gloss and only runs on their new printers and Ultrachrome is richer on Matte and only runs on their previous models, Symphonic UltraMax II Photographic is richer than both and can run on any printer. Neither of Epson's new Inks are available for Mimaki, Roland, and Mutoh. Symphonic UltraMax II can run on all of these printers. 

No Cracking! Symphonic UltraMax II does not crack on canvas when stretched.

Terry Schopper: "Symphonic Ink is so rich that I can produce quality prints on cheaper media that ordinarily does not produce rich or vibrant color. I do a great deal of canvas reproductions which are exceptional with the Symphony 12 ink set. These canvas reproductions do not crack when I stretch them. They did with Epson's Ink. The cost of running the Symphony 12 color ink set is lower than listed." 

Stuart Penney of SMP Graphics: "My framer asked me, which printer do I use? He said my prints are richer than other reproductions we frame. The canvas reproductions do not crack like the ones from Epson."

Giles Prett, Head of Crane Paper Technical Research and Master Printer: "I placed Symphonic UltraMax II Photo ink set in my 9600 over a month ago and have not had a drop out since. The prints I made with Symphonic Ink on Museo Max are richer, more defined with color and detail in the shadows than I have made with any other ink. There is no glazing or surface anomalies. They are just beautiful. The neutral balanced Light Black ink and the controls in Giclée Evolution yield pure Black and White prints with absolutely No Bronzing. Symphonic Inks and Evolution Giclée Rip are an unbeatable combination."

UltraMax II will dispel the stigma of third party inks. While it will save you a great deal of money and is much more wallet friendly than Epson, HP, and Canon, it is not a cheap ink. So, if you want cheap, don't call us, but if you want the best at a great price with incomparable results and the most comprehensive technical support, this is for you. Ask about our profiling support.

Ink cost per square foot: HP and Canon $1.60, Epson's price close to their cost. Symphonic ink, less than $.20. 

Simple Tech Talk

Understanding how ink is used in printing will help you appreciate our ink technology.

Imagine having a powerful engine in your car. When you need to accelerate you have the power, but most of the time you 're cruising along. A good engine can save you money and give you the dynamic power you need.

Symphonic formulas are powerful like that. They are highly concentrated and offer two very special benefits, greater saturation and lower cost.

Now here is the key:

Because most every media can't absorb100 percent of each color ink (400%), the Software Driver or Rip, whether from Epson or a third party, reduces the amount of each color ink used; therefore, reducing the full potential of each color. Symphonic inks are made richer so that when they, too, are reduced they produce deep vibrant colors, but when they are not needed to produce such depth of color the amount of ink usage drops dramatically; therefore, also dropping your cost.

Where the focus has been only on 4 color inks with variations of Black Ink, we have created the most exotic pallet of colors to reach a color gamut not previously achievable. Look at our 8 and 12 color pallet. To this end, we have had special features added to our Evolution Rip to take advantage of this new approach.

Saturation and Vibrancy:

Our pigments are chosen for a number of reasons. One, is for their perceptual quality of superior reflectivity and vibrancy. Symphonic inks are highly saturated and blended to reach greater depth and vibrancy. This accomplishes greater gamut and more lifelike images.  

Bronzing:

Bronzing comes from diluting standard Black Ink. As Carbon Pigment Black ink is diluted, it becomes Brownish and reflects differently than Pigment colors, which gives the appearance of what is called Bronzing. Symphonic Light Blacks are melted with special pigments to remove any effect of Bronzing. These pigments have the highest rating of light fastness, maintaining the highest standard of longevity.

Light Fastness:

Light fastness of inks directly relates to the light fastness of the pigments chosen. Each pigment has a rating from 1 to 9. Carbon Pigment Black being 9, the gage used to establish the highest longevity. Symphonic Pigments have the highest ratings and blended to enhance reflectivity and increase longevity. These inks are intended for outdoors as well as for archival keeping properties. If you have seen a red Ferrari, you will note the intensity of red as well as the fact it stays red. The choice of pigments play a significant roll in the results.  You can expect to achieve well over 120 years indoors and maximum longevity in outdoor conditions. With stable high quality media, the expected life indoors can reach closer to 200 years.

Cost in Production:

Even though we have made a richer ink, the cost per square foot is far less than the OEM (printer manufacturer). Symphonic ink will reduce your cost to about 18 cents a square foot, while allowing you to produce beautifully brilliant prints.

Symphonic UltraMax II offers the Richness of Symphonic Ultra IV and the versatility of Symphonic Photographic. It replaces our high speed inks.

Symphonic UltraMax II Photographic 6

(replaces Photographic, Series II, and Ultra IV) This color pallet is the same as Photographic 7 minus the light black.

For 6-Color Printers: Epson 9000, Mimaki, Roland Mutoh

• Photo 6 color: Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, Yellow, Black

Symphonic UltraMax II Photographic 7-8

(replaces Photographic and Ultra IV)

For 7-Color Printers: Epson 4000, 7600, 9600, and 2200

• Photo 7 color:  Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, Yellow, Light Black, Black or Matte Black

For 8-Color Printers: Epson 2400, 4800, 7800, 9800, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland there are three sets:

1. Standard Pallet: Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, Yellow, Light Black, Black, + either Matte Black or Light Light Black

Symphonic UltraMax II Symphony 8

(the widest gamut - Adobe 1998)

For 8-Color Printers: Epson 4800, 7800, 9800, Mimaki, Mutoh, and Roland there are three sets:

1.  A unique color pallet producing the widest and deepest color gamut for 8 color printers:
2. Cyan, Light Cyan, Magenta, Light Magenta, Yellow, Orange, Light Black, either Photo Black or Matte Black.

This pallet is the best of two worlds. It offers richer color than the Original Ultrachrome, deeper red, brighter red, greater luminance, for glowing sunsets, fall leaves, blue skies, green forests, and neutral black and whites.

What more could you ask for? Only the Symphony 12 can trump this pallet.

Symphonic UltraMax II Symphony 12

For 12-Color Printers. (The most advanced color pallet with Maximum Color Gamut) It is not like any other 12 color ink set. It is designed especially for Roland FJ 540 and SJ Printers converted to the Symphony 1254 and 1264.

• Symphony ink pallet is ideal for Fine Art, Photographic, Display, and Signage.
• A milestone in inkjet technology from color gamut, vibrancy, and depth of color. The ability to produce the widest range of spot colors i.e. Pantone, Trumatch
• This unique color pallet has the ability to produce extremely deep rich color without needing the introduction of Black to falsely produce the deeper color densities, which results in a more Lifelike reproduction. Keep in mind, Fine Art Painters do no use black and would not use black to make a deep color. This pallet produces rich color on low cost media that usually produces anemic looking images.
• Bottom line: This pallet reduces the cost of printing, while producing the widest spectrum.
• Light Black, Photo Black, Matte Black, Aqua, Light Aqua, Crimson, Pink, Sapphire Blue,  Emerald Green, Sun Flower Yellow, and Orange, Burnt Umber.
• Extra Colors: Very Light Black, Golden Yellow, Powder Blue, Dark Red, Red, Bright Pink, Hot Pink, Violet, Universal Black.