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Re: [Digital BW] Ultrachrome outgassing ?

2003-05-23 by Martin Wesley

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "rr6x7" <rsr2500@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2003 2:28 PM
Subject: [Digital BW] Ultrachrome outgassing ?


> After letting  2200 prints (on Epson paper) dry for several days and
> then, matting and framing, I notice a film deposit under the glass
> that matches the image. It happens in as little as 3-4 weeks and
> really dulls the appearance of the photo(b&w or color)and must be
> cleaned. Forced drying helps to greatly reduce this problem.
>
> I have seen this problem with older ink jet prints also. Any thoughts
> on this?

Ron,

Now that is a new one and very interesting! Any feel for how long you need
to let prints dry or cure before you frame them?

Martin Wesley

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