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Epson dyes

Epson dyes

2002-01-11 by Mark Carpenter

Just as a point of clarification: the problem with the Epson dyes was not 
with light, but air exposure (probably ozone and pollutants). Some people 
had no problems at all, other would see shifting in as soon as 24 hours. 
The problem was that the cyan would fade, causing a color shift towards 
orange. Prints done in pure black would do this also, leading one to 
believe that the fading component was in that color also. The reason I 
choose not to trust the prints for sale was that I had no control over 
where they were going or how they would be displayed. I agree that fading a 
decade or so down the road is troublesome, but not a show stopper. Having 
to reprint after only a month is. Important to note is that the Epson 
longevity claims now state "UNDER GLASS".

Mark C.

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