ALPS MicroDry Inks
ALPS MicroDry standard CMYK and spot colour inks, including white, metallic, foil and burnishing ink cartridges are useful for decal printing. Non-supported inks can be used through appropriate relabelling of the cartridges.
For official printer compatibility, and ink information, see ink information.
Photo printing uses dye-sublimation mode (not used for decals), and different inks and media. For details, see dye-sublimation inks sales.
Elephant's Rocket have produced 20 new ink types (prefix ZK-MDC) to avoid over-printing and use of the now very expensive CMY inks. These new inks are listed in the product list below. A feature of these inks is that they allow overprinting among themselves, thereby realizing a vast range of colours. Most of the inks are translucent, while some are opaque, this influencing the overprinting effect. A demonstration graphic is attached below for reference, the original is available from Elephant's Rocket here: link to ZIP file of ZK ink overprinting chart, with further explanations here: Explanations regarding the colour chart.
New Inks
New inks (see our product list below) are directly purchased from ALPS or their agent. When ordering large quantities (over 100 inks of one type), please contact us to confirm lead time needed.
Partially-used Inks
We also have a stock of partially-used inks, including many that are barely (several centimetres) used, to those that are half-used or almost empty. The latter are useful for testing printers or artwork, and many users re-use cassettes to try and get the most out of the expensive purchase with carefully-designed artwork.
Prices depend on the amount of ink left, inquiries handled on case-by-case basis.
Specific Information for Shipping
- Cartridge weight: approximately 30 g
- HS code: 9612.10000
- Can be sent by air (non-flammable, non-liquid)
Product List
- In stock: Quantities available and in stock
- On order: Limited stock, available in quantity on request
- Limited: Limited quantity in stock, no further availability guaranteed
| Product Code | Common Name | Length | Price (JPY) | Stock Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDC-FLCM | Magenta | 170m | 4400 | In stock |
| MDC-FLCC | Cyan | 170m | 4400 | In stock |
| MDC-FLCY | Yellow | 170m | 4400 | In stock |
| MDC-FLCK | Black | 170m | 2500 | In stock |
| MDC-FLC3 | CMY set | 170m (each) | 13000 | In stock |
| MDC-FLK3 | 3-K set | 170m (each) | 6500 | In stock |
| MDC-FLML | Multi-colour | (unknown) | 2000 | Limited |
| MDC-PREP | VPhoto Primer / MF Ink | 100m | 2200 | In stock |
| MDC-FLCG | Glossy (Finish I) | 70m | 4000 | In stock |
| MDC-FRVG | Finish II (rewindable) | 50m | 2500 | In stock |
| MDC-FMEG | Foil Gold | 40m | 2500 | In stock |
| MDC-FMES | Foil Silver | 40m | 2500 | In stock |
| MDC-METG | Metallic Gold | 40m | 2800 | In stock |
| MDC-METS | Metallic Silver | 40m | 2800 | Limited |
| MDC-METR (MLC-SMTR) | Metallic Red | 40m | 3300 | Limited |
| MDC-METB (MLC-SMTB) | Metallic Blue | 40m | 3300 | Limited |
| MDC-SCWH | Special (Spot) White | 55m | 2500 | In stock |
| MDC-OPWH | Opaque (Base) White | 100m | 3800 | In stock |
| MDC-ECBK | Econo Black | (unknown) | 2000 | Limited |
| MDC-LBFK | Labeca FREE Black | (unknown) | 1000 | Limited |
| MDC-LBFR | Labeca FREE Red | (unknown) | 1000 | Limited |
| MDC-LBFB | Labeca FREE Blue | (unknown) | 1000 | Limited |
| MDC-OHPY | Transparency Yellow | (unknown) | 1000 | Limited |
| MDC-OHPM | Transparency Magenta | (unknown) | 1000 | Limited |
| MDC-OHPC | Transparency Cyan | (unknown) | 1000 | Limited |
| ZK-MDC-PWMR | Pastel White | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-PWM3 | Pastel White (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-DKMR | Dark | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-DKM3 | Dark (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-IGMR | Ice Gray | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-IGM3 | Ice Gray (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-LGMR | Light Gray | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-LGM3 | Light Gray (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-MGMR | Mid Gray | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-MGM3 | Mid Gray (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-CRMR | Cream | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-CRM3 | Cream (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-CMMR | Camel | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-CMM3 | Camel (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-BRMR | Brown | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-BRM3 | Brown (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-SFMR | Sunflower | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-SFM3 | Sunflower (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-PKMR | Pumpkin | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-PKM3 | Pumpkin (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-ORMR | Orange | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-ORM3 | Orange (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-PIMR | Pink | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-PIM3 | Pink (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-RDMR | Red | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-RDM3 | Red (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-WIMR | Wine | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-WIM3 | Wine (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-LMMR | Lime | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-LMM3 | Lime (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-EMMR | Emerald | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-EMM3 | Emerald (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-GNMR | Green | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-GNM3 | Green (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-BGMR | Blue Green | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-BGM3 | Blue Green (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-AAMR | Aqua | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-AAM3 | Aqua (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-PPMR | Purple | 50m | 2500 | In Stock |
| ZK-MDC-PPM3 | Purple (3-set) | 50m (each) | 6500 | In Stock |