Paul Stanway Jr
07-12-2005, 09:38 PM
Lack of Standards Sparks Inkjet Photo Fade Debate
How long inkjet-printed photos last depends on who you ask, experts say.
Tom Spring, PC World
How long can you expect your inkjet-printed photos to last? More and more photo inkjet papers are being touted as "fade resistant" and "archival safe," but experts say these marketing pitches don't always provide good information on how long it will take for skin tones to turn green and paper to yellow on precious family photos.
Because there's no standard for measuring inkjet print longevity, it's difficult for consumers to make apples-to-apples comparisons of photo papers.
Read more at http://www.pcworld.com/resource/article/0,aid,121752,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp
How long inkjet-printed photos last depends on who you ask, experts say.
Tom Spring, PC World
How long can you expect your inkjet-printed photos to last? More and more photo inkjet papers are being touted as "fade resistant" and "archival safe," but experts say these marketing pitches don't always provide good information on how long it will take for skin tones to turn green and paper to yellow on precious family photos.
Because there's no standard for measuring inkjet print longevity, it's difficult for consumers to make apples-to-apples comparisons of photo papers.
Read more at http://www.pcworld.com/resource/article/0,aid,121752,pg,1,RSS,RSS,00.asp