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

2002-10-31 by Tim Atherton

If I remember I'll check with the Conservator when I get back to work - but
I seem to recall that RC prints have a surprisingly long projected,
correctly developed etc and stored in archival conditions

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Mark Savoia [mailto:mark@...]
> Sent: Thursday, October 31, 2002 5:47 AM
> To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
> 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
>
> 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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