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Re: [Digital BW] Carbon-pigment inkjet print life vs. Conventional VC/MG RC print life?

2002-10-31 by Mark Savoia

I would think the RC print would not do well since it is just an emulsion coated onto plastic. I have seen prints go completely yellow within a couple of
years if exposed to airborne pollutants.
Mark

Loris Medici wrote:

> I see that many are - sort of - obsessed about longevity of their prints
> here (not that it isn't important)... What I was wondering is: How does the
> print life of an carbon-pigment B/W inkjet print compares with a
> conventional Variable Constrast / Multi Grade RC print?
>
> Regards,
> Loris.
>
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