Gentian Violet in Inkjet printer?

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On the face of it it seems I could use GV solution in an inkjet as a cheaper alternative to the usual black inks. Ingredients are water, 10% alcohol & GV. Or water, glycerin, GV.

Is there any reason to not do this? Anyone have any idea what concentration to try first?

The idea is to find rock bottom cost inkjet ink. Colour is unimportant as long as it's readable.

I'm also aware it fades in time. Any suggestions for the cheapest possible additive to give some residual legibility are welcome.


thanks
NT

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On the face of it it seems I could use GV solution in an inkjet as a cheaper alternative to the usual black inks. Ingredients are water, 10% alcohol & GV. Or water, glycerin, GV.
Is there any reason to not do this? Anyone have any idea what concentration to try first?
The idea is to find rock bottom cost inkjet ink. Colour is unimportant as long as it's readable.
I'm also aware it fades in time. Any suggestions for the cheapest possible additive to give some residual legibility are welcome.
thanks
NT

hey, did you do this? it worked?