Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/11/02

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Lifespan of Digital Print (previously XTOL times/dilutions WAS Developer Question Again)
From: John Collier <jbcollier@home.com>
Date: Thu, 02 Nov 2000 19:40:40 -0700

Longevity is an issue for me but not quite yet. I am going to give it a go,
practice and use my Epson 750. If I am happy with the process, I will look
into other printing methods that give greater longevity. I can always
reprint the old files on the replacement printer.

John Collier

You certainly have high hopes for a long life! I am not so sure I will hit
triple digits myself.  :-)

> From: D Khong <dkhong@pacific.net.sg>
> 
> John wrote:
>> I will be trying out some scanners on Saturday. Conventional is cheap but
>> somewhat toxic and antisocial while digital lets me work with my munchkin at
>> my feet but is expensive on a cost per print basis. I will make no prints
>> larger than 8x10s and very few that size as well....
> 
> What would be the lifespan of a 1. B&W print
> 2. Full Colour Print
> before their ink-dyes start to deteriorate and fade? Sometimes conveniece
> isn't everything when one has nothing to show for it at the end of xxx years.
>