Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In a message dated 3/22/99 3:19:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, owner-leica- users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us writes: << I am not familiar with the 900, but I have an Epson Stylus 600 which I bought in '97 and an Epson Stylus Photo 700 which I bought last fall. I have never had any problems with either printer. I don't use the 600 much anymore, since I upgraded to the Photo, but on my wall I have a color print made with it over 1 year ago; I recently printed the same image again to enter it into a competition. As I look at the two prints side by side, I cannot see any evidence of fading on the print that has hung on the wall. It should be said that the print on the wall is never subject to direct sunlight. I have another print, however, which hangs in a location where the light level is generally higher, including some direct sunlight part of the day (but remember, I live in Belgium, where it is cloudy and rainy most of the time). That print is holding up just fine as well, although I have not made a side-by-side comparison with a fresh one. >> Mostly I have had similar experiences, however one print I've had in flourescent light for about 2.5 years has faded noticeably. Wilhelm research says they rate the glossy film epson prints about 2-3 years in 50% light 50% dark. Mine was continuous light (they never turn the lights off at work). On the other hand, I've had some prints in my window for 6 months without much if any fading.