Sheetfed Printing Ink for Offset, Duplicator & Letterpress Presses

MixMasters, Inc. supplies a complete line of sheetfed printing inks formulated for conventional offset presses, duplicator presses, and letterpress equipment. Every ink we sell is manufactured for reliable performance on press, accurate color reproduction, and compatibility with the papers and dampening systems used in commercial print production. We stock Pantone spot colors, dense blacks, process inks, metallics, fluorescents, varnishes, and pressroom additives—all available in convenient 1 lb and 5 lb cans with no minimum order.

Shop by Press Type

Select your press category below for product details, formulation notes, and current pricing:

• Conventional Offset Ink Oil-base and specialty inks for sheetfed offset presses with conventional dampening systems.
• Duplicator Press Ink Hybrid combination inks engineered for integrated dampening systems on small-format duplicator presses.
• Letterpress Ink Oil-base and rubber-base inks for platen, cylinder, and tabletop letterpress applications.

Ink Types & Formulations

We carry multiple ink formulations so you can match the right product to your press, paper, and production requirements. Each formulation is designed for a specific combination of drying method, tack range, and substrate compatibility.

Oil-Base Inks

Our Patriot series is a general-purpose, laser-safe oil-base ink formulated with soy and vegetable oils. Oil-base inks set by absorption and oxidation, making them well suited for coated and uncoated papers on conventional offset and letterpress presses. They deliver strong color strength, fast set times, and reliable performance for everyday commercial printing. Nightly press wash-up is recommended.

Hybrid Oil / Rubber-Base Inks

Our Ideal series is a combination ink that blends oil-base and rubber-base properties into a single formulation. The added body works especially well with integrated dampening systems found on duplicator presses. Hybrid inks can be left on the press overnight without skinning and are suitable for uncoated papers and some lightweight coated stocks. Drier can be added to enhance drying when needed.

Rubber-Base Inks

Pure rubber-base inks dry by absorption only and will not skin in the can or on the press. They are a reliable choice for uncoated papers in letterpress and low-speed offset work where extended open time is an advantage. Rubber-base inks produce a matte finish with consistent color and are favored by letterpress studios for their forgiving press behavior.

Surface Oxidizing Inks

Surface oxidizing inks are formulated for printing on non-porous substrates such as Tyvek, foil, and acetate. These inks dry by chemical oxidation rather than absorption, forming a durable film on surfaces that cannot absorb conventional inks. Immediate press wash-up is required after use to prevent the ink from drying on rollers and blankets.

Metallic Inks

Metallic inks use finely ground metallic pigments to produce gold, silver, copper, and other reflective finishes on press. They add a premium look to packaging, invitations, certificates, and marketing materials. Metallic inks are oil-base formulations and should not be intermixed with rubber-base products.

Fluorescent Inks

Fluorescent inks deliver intense, high-visibility colors that stand out under normal and UV lighting. They are commonly used for point-of-sale displays, event posters, safety labels, and any application where maximum visual impact is required. Fluorescent pigments are inherently translucent, so results are best on bright white, uncoated paper.

Pantone Color Matching

MixMasters is a Pantone-licensed ink blender. We stock the twelve standard Pantone mixing base colors plus a selection of the most frequently ordered spot colors—ready to ship in 1 lb and 5 lb cans. For colors we do not stock as ready-made blends, we mix to order using licensed Pantone formulas to ensure an accurate match to the printed swatch in the current Pantone Formula Guide.

Our Pantone colors are available in both the Patriot (oil-base) and Ideal (hybrid oil/rubber-base) series, so you can specify the formulation that matches your press and paper requirements. Whether you need a single can of PMS 286 for a short-run job or a standing order of your customer's corporate color, we blend it to specification.

Packaging Options

All MixMasters sheetfed inks are packaged in two convenient sizes:

• 1 lb cans — Ideal for short runs, color proofing, sample testing, and shops that print a wide variety of spot colors without carrying large inventory.
• 5 lb cans — The economical choice for production runs and frequently used colors. Per-pound pricing is reduced on every 5 lb can, lowering your cost on the colors you use most.

Both sizes ship in sealed metal cans that protect ink freshness. Shelf life is excellent when cans are stored sealed in a cool, dry environment.

How to Order

Ordering from MixMasters is straightforward, with no account setup and no minimum order requirement. Choose the method that works best for your shop:

• Online Order Form — Visit our Order page to submit your ink selections directly. The form collects your company information and up to 20 line items per order. No login or account registration is required.
• Email — Send your order or inquiry to us through the Contact page. Include the ink colors, series, and quantities you need and we will confirm pricing and availability.
• Phone — Call us during business hours to place an order, ask technical questions, or request a custom Pantone blend. Our number is listed on the Contact page.

Most orders ship the same business day they are received. We ship nationwide via UPS.

Who Uses MixMasters Inks

We serve a broad range of print professionals who rely on sheetfed offset, duplicator, and letterpress equipment. Our small-batch packaging and no-minimum policy make MixMasters a practical ink source for operations of every size:

• Small commercial print shops
• Envelope printers
• Letterpress studios
• In-plant print departments
• Schools & universities
• Specialty & fine-art printers

Whether you run a single duplicator press in a church basement or operate a multi-press commercial shop, MixMasters supplies the same professional-grade inks used in production printing—in quantities that fit your workflow.

About MixMasters, Inc.

MixMasters, Inc. has been serving the printing industry since 1981. For over four decades, we have built our reputation on product quality, honest pricing, and responsive customer service. As a dedicated distributor of sheetfed offset printing inks, we understand the day-to-day needs of working pressrooms—from selecting the right ink formulation for a difficult stock to getting a rush order out the same day.

We are Pantone-licensed ink blenders, and our product line includes MixMaster-branded dense blacks, Pantone spot colors, CMYK process inks, varnishes, metallics, fluorescents, and a full range of pressroom additives. We also develop and distribute MixMaster ink formulation software, a Pantone-licensed tool used by commercial printers and in-plant departments to manage ink blending, recycling, and inventory.

MixMasters is the ink supplier that answers the phone, ships the same day, and stands behind every can. We look forward to earning your business.