Friday, 27 June 2008

Right paper, right ink, right conditions

by Business Architect" Daniel Roberts BlackStar on 27-Jun-08 5:55pm
on Ecademy


Prints can last pretty well indefinitely (My tech advisers reckon at least 100-150 years in good condition).

- if a good pigmented ink is used (Epson recommended)
- if proper acid-free fourdrinier archival paper is used. e.g. Innova Art Fibaprint or smooth cotton
- if the prints are stored in normal ambient temperature, fairly dry and not exposed to sunlight

In short in an album (hopefully an OPUS Photo Art one) a normal dark ventilated cupboard in a typical English home.

Of course you could put it in climatic controlled safe at the bank - beware the prints will last longer than the bank.

If you are concerned about theft or fire - than print in duplicate.

Happy printing
Daniel

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