My mini investigation into archival paper
It seems as though there is conflicting advice on paper on the web - isn't there always conflicting advice on the web? Afterall you can find any combination of problems and solutions to fit your scenario! However, if you take a look at Wilhelm Research they state the following;
See the PDF here >>
On an Epson 2100 / 2200 with Epson Inks
For displayed prints (UNFRAMED)
Years before noticeable fading or colour change is observed
See the PDF here >>
On an Epson 2100 / 2200 with Epson Inks
For displayed prints (UNFRAMED)
Years before noticeable fading or colour change is observed
- Epson Enhanced/Archival Matt Paper : 41 years
- Textured fine art paper was the best Epson Paper: 68 years
- Epson Velvet fine Art was the worst Paper: 34 years
Behind glass they all did better than 60 years and behind UV glass better than 100 years
Therefore I am going to stick with my Archival Matt as it does very well.
Therefore I am going to stick with my Archival Matt as it does very well.
Calm, Hornsea Beach, England
posted by Nigel Danson @ 8:02 PM
2 Comments:
Print longevity is not only specific to paper, but to ink as well. There are both dyes and pigments, and the permanence ratings are very different. This paper seems to allude to the fact that it's rating dye inks, which are no longer used in the new Ultrachrome inks.
2002 was a "long time" ago in terms of technology. With modern ink and printers I would expect these numbers to be even higher.
Have a look here:
http://www.epson.ca/cgi-bin/ceStore/Landing/GenuineInk.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes#Life
This pdf is also from wilhelm (see link at the bottom of the pdf) so the numbers should be just as trustworthy. For clarity's sake these numbers are all for framed prints.
I had no idea that Velvet fine art trailed many of Epson's other papers. It's advertized as being acid free, archival, etc etc. It's a confusing world! Still, you can't complain about 61 years I guess.
I will consider switching to heavyweight matte paper. 150 years is exceptional. While no number is provided for the Stylus Photo 2200 my guess is it would be just a bit lower.
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