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Re: [Digital BW] Ultrachrome outgassing ?

Re: [Digital BW] Ultrachrome outgassing ?

2003-05-23 by grdglass@aol.com

This was widely discussed a while back on other lists.  The common wisdom was 
to cover each print with a plain sheet of copy/typing paper for 24-48 hours.  
This apparently acts to absorb the gasses.  I think some people said they saw 
an imprint on the copy paper after a day or two.

Helene

> >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?



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