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Epson Photo Paper longevity?

2004-01-20 by Carl Schofield

I had some nice results with Epson Photo Paper (S041271) using the UT1 
inks without the K ink, printing through QTR.  The paper I used was 
some old stuff that I bought probably 3 to 4 years ago.  I want to 
order some more, but just wondered if Epson had made any changes to 
this paper in the intervening years since I last purchased it.  It 
sells for about $0.35/sheet in 100 sheet boxes of 8.5x11 at IT 
Supplies.  Also, I don't have any idea about longevity of prints on 
this paper with the UT inks - Paul, do you have any fade data for this 
paper with UT inks?  Most of the Wilhelm data for this paper was with 
dye inks and the ratings were in the range of 2-5 years, but one rating 
for EPP with some obscure monochrome inkset I never heard of before 
produced a rating of 100+ years.  I suspect that EPP is not an acid 
free paper, given that it is so cheap, but it might be OK for short 
term display prints.

Carl

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