Re: [Leica] [OT} what type of print is most archival? (was: [OT] Digital Darkroom and why?)

[Tina Manley <images@InfoAve.Net>]

At 01:44 PM 4/17/02 -0400, you wrote:

>Tina,
>
>One of my goals in doing my own darkroom work is producing prints that are
>archival.  I would like my prints to last generations.  This is where my
>ignorance kicks in, I have always assumed that a properly handled fiber print
>will last generations compared to both RC and inkjet.
>
>Am I ignorant?  Or will a well handled fiber print out last both RC and 
>inkjet?
>
>Sam

Sam -

It depends entirely on the inks and papers used, but Piezography inks are 
carbon-based pigment and will last for hundreds (possibly thousands) of 
years.  Generations color inks are also pigment based and are rated as good 
for more than a hundred years.

That's long enough for me!

Tina


Tina Manley, ASMP
http://www.tinamanley.com
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