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[Randy McLaughlin]

From: "William Donzelli" <aw288 at osfn.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 24, 2005 10:48 PM


>> Are there any new developments in computer-driven printing technology
>> that bring us closer to archival output?  Conventional laser
>> printing is not it; I think the plastic ink is too sensitive
>> to remelting or flaking under heat or pressure.
>>
>>  From this perspective, ink jet looks as long-lasting as any 
>> water-soluble
>> dipped-pen ink that's survived for a few hundred years depending on 
>> conditions.
>> Are archival ink-jet photo papers more resin-coated?
>
> Cartridges with archival quality ink have been available for Deskjets for
> a couple of years now. Expensive.
>
> William Donzelli
> aw288 at osfn.org

Just make sure you use an acid free paper.


Randy
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