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Red River Paper Announces Printlife Test Results using
the Epson 2200 and Red River Inkjet Papers
Dallas, Texas June 2003 -- Red River Paper recently completed fade tests
using their inkjet papers printed on the Epson 2200. The results show
that
Red
River papers
offer
excellent printlife potential when coupled with the revolutionary Epson
UltraChrome ink system.
The Tests
Using an independent lab*, a series of fade tests were conducted using
accepted industry standards. Most of the print samples were exposed
without glass covering. One sample was tested with glass covering to
evaluate the benefits of such protection.
| Paper |
Estimated
Print life
(no glass protection) |
Red
River Estimation of Print life with Glass Protection‡ |
| 66lb.
Polar Gloss |
35
Years |
58
Years |
| 66lb. Premium Polar Satin |
33
Years |
See
Below |
| 60lb.
Polar Matte |
48
Years |
80
Years |
| Premium
Matte |
55+
Years† |
80-100
Years |
| 65lb.
Polar Art |
40
Years |
67
Years |
| Testing
with Glass Protection |
Print
life Estimation |
|
| 66lb. Premium Polar Satin |
55+
Years† |
|
** At the end of testing,
no observable fade was recorded. A printlife beyond 55 years is very
possible.
‡ Using a multiple based on the
effect of glass on Polar Satin, Red River has estimated the effect of
glass print protection on the other papers in this test.
It is important to note that almost all
major manufacturers use glass protected prints in their published fade
test results. Red River Paper
feels that printlife tests without glass present a helpful “worst
case” scenario to illustrate how a print will react if left out
in the open. Professional photographers often encounter such a situations
when their clients do not display their prints in optimal conditions.
Red River found that glass protection generally offers a 60-70% increase
in potential printlife.
Conclusions
Red River Paper feels that the test results will enable Epson 2200
users to confidently predict printlife when using Red River papers.
It is important
to note that individual results may vary due to environment factors
such as light, humidity and air pollution where the print is displayed.
Using
glass, plastic covering or an album is generally the best way to increase
printlife for all types of inkjet images. Depending on the need, Epson
2200 prints on Red River paper can fulfill printlife expectations for
many professional and prosumer users. For more information and details, please go to www.redriverpaper.com/printlife
Red River Paper Company Information
Red River Paper is a wholesale direct seller and manufacturer of inkjet
paper and related digital printing products. They are based in Dallas,
Texas and offer a wide range of papers from top mills around the
world. Red River has over 40 years experience in fine papers and
brings that
expertise to the inkjet industry. * Red River Paper uses the Rochester Institute of Technology Image Permanence
Institute for all inkjet fade testing.
Red River Paper, Polar and Premium Matte are copyright of Red River Paper.
Epson and UltraChrome are trademarks of Epson Inc.
Contact Information:
Drew Hendrix
Vice President
Red River Paper
8400 Directors Row
Dallas, TX 75247
888-248-8774
dhendrix@redriverpaper.com
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