do not write in ink vs do not write with ink

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Do not write in ink' is used when referring to the surface or material on which writing should not be done using ink. 'Do not write with ink' is used when referring to the tool or medium that should not be used for writing.

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do not write in ink

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the surface or material on which writing should not be done using ink.

This phrase is used to instruct someone not to use ink for writing on a specific surface or material.

Examples:

Do not write in ink on this paper; use a pencil instead.

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She was asked to write her name in ink.
This pen writes in blue ink exactly the same.
When your mother writes "bad" under a mental picture of someone, she writes it in ink.
You may write with ink, but first you must sign it with blood.
An American President who has to write without smudging the ink.
Maybe I should dip that thing in some ink and write with it.
And somebody said to me last night, you know, being left-handed, you have to learn to write without smudging the ink.
How could I write a letter without ink or paper?
I do not write history, Leo.
Humans do not write medical texts.
Do not write on the question sheet.
Now, do not write anything about Bob Dunston.
And do not write about this in your blog.
And do not write again until I tell you.
As we do not write to him a letter to Santa Claus.
But I do not write incomprehensible books!
Perhaps, sir, I better do not write this.
Do not write a single word to anyone until I have a chance to sort this out.
Because I had to go to school here. Abed, do not write that down.
I do not write the sermon, God writes the sermon.

Alternatives:

Do not use ink to write on this paper.

do not write with ink

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to the tool or medium that should not be used for writing.

This phrase is used to instruct someone not to use ink as the writing tool or medium.

Examples:

Do not write with ink on this whiteboard; use a marker instead.

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You may write with ink, but first you must sign it with blood.
Maybe I should dip that thing in some ink and write with it.
She was asked to write her name in ink.
An American President who has to write without smudging the ink.
This pen writes in blue ink exactly the same.
And somebody said to me last night, you know, being left-handed, you have to learn to write without smudging the ink.
How could I write a letter without ink or paper?
I do not write history, Leo.
Humans do not write medical texts.
Do not write on the question sheet.
Now, do not write anything about Bob Dunston.
And do not write about this in your blog.
And do not write again until I tell you.
When your mother writes "bad" under a mental picture of someone, she writes it in ink.
As we do not write to him a letter to Santa Claus.
But I do not write incomprehensible books!
Perhaps, sir, I better do not write this.
Do not write a single word to anyone until I have a chance to sort this out.
Because I had to go to school here. Abed, do not write that down.
I do not write the sermon, God writes the sermon.

Alternatives:

Do not use ink for writing.

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