[NHCOLL-L:3222] Re: RE: [NHCOLL-L:3219] Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ® pigment ink

[Victoria Book]

I agree with Peter.  The Epson pigment inks are definitely better than 
anything else out there.  The UltraChromes are the Cadillacs, in both 
quality and cost.  The Epson DuraBrites are also very good--sort of the 
Chryslers--very nice,  very good archival properties, less expensive 
but not cheap.

Also, print it on the paper Epson recommends.  The inks and papers are 
formulated to work together (absorption properties).  You can sometimes 
find a different brand paper that works also, but there is no long term 
projections or guarantees, and I don't think it is worth the effort for 
a penny a page.

Good luck,
Victoria

Victoria Book
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University of Oklahoma
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On Oct 23, 2006, at 12:25 PM, Peter Frank wrote:

> The permanence depends on the paper used and the way the prints are 
> stored.  Generally, the UltraChrome family of inks have a very long 
> projected life, compared to most other inkjet inks.  See 
> http://www.wilhelm-research.com/ for a comparison of various inks and 
> the results of some tests.
>  
> Peter
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>> Sent: October 23, 2006 12:26
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>> Subject: [NHCOLL-L:3219] Epson UltraChrome Hi-Gloss ® pigment ink
>>
>> Dear List,
>> We are planning to purchase a photo printer to use for photos of 
>> Herbarium specimens as they are collected.  Does anyone know if 
>> certain inks are better, i.e., longer lasting that others?  Epson 
>> advertises that the UltraChrome Hi-Gloss pigment ink lasts 100 years 
>> and is "archival quality".  Thanks.
>> Patti
>>  
>> Patricia Gegick
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