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From: Jane Sherratt <>
Subject: Re: [TMG] Re: {not a subscriber} OT--archival printers
Date: Fri, 01 Nov 2002 17:13:43 -0600
References: <5.1.1.6.2.20021101120425.02745d60@pop3.norton.antivirus>


See The Fade Factor in PC WORLD, Nov., 2002, pp. 18-22. This is the
best I've found but still doesn't really talk about the black inks. The
article emphasizes the need to match the paper and ink to the
manufacturer of the printer for the longest print life. Hope this helps!

Lee Hoffman wrote:

> wrote:
>
>> I am concerned about color prints that I use with my TMG reports
>> fading. I
>> have been told that the Epson 2200P (a bit pricey at $699) does archival
>> prints in various sizes (4x6, 5x7, 8x10, etc.). Have any of you had any
>> experience with this printer?
>
>
> I think most of those well experienced with images produced in report
> or even on photographic printer paper would agree that we just don't
> have the experience of how long printed images will last as compared
> with regular photographs. I have printed images from a variety of
> printers using a variety of ink and paper. So far, I have not noted
> any deterioration in them but I have only had them for a short time (a
> couple of years or so).
>
> Most printer ink is not of archival quality and this is particularly
> so for colors other than black. As to which printer does a better
> job, the more expensive printers will likely do better than others.
> But the difference between printers of the same price range will not
> usually be significantly different.
>
>
> Lee Hoffman/KY
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