Digital BW, The Print

The papers that epson is rating for 60-75 years with the new Ultrachrome
inks are simply RC base as well...so I wouldn't necessarily write off RC's
based on the plastic base.  I think the issue here is what happens with the
emulsion.

Robert

On 10/31/02 5:16 AM, "Mark Savoia" <mark@...> wrote:

> Again I would think that the downfall would be the base of the print being
> plastic. You should call Ilford Photo or Kodak (although Kodak seems to be
> getting out of the b&w paper business) and get details, I am only talking from
> my experience.
> Mark
> 
> Loris Medici wrote:
> 
>> Thanks Mark,
>> 
>> What about toned (selenium) RC prints?
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Mark Savoia" <mark@...>
>> To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
>> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 2:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Digital BW] Carbon-pigment inkjet print life vs. Conventional
>> VC/MG RC print life?
>> 
>>> 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
>> 
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