2006 Photo Paper Fade Tests

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2006 Fade Tests

So, how good are results now - in the real world, without the constant temperature, humidity and light levels used in the manufacturers tests? Their tests, while perfectly valid, use a best case scenario of prints made with their inks on their paper and stored in albums or displayed in ideal conditions. What happens if you use another manufacturers ink or paper? How do the results compare? That’s what these tests are about.




This is a tough test





Test Image

I start by printing the same composite image, with each printer on a range of manufacturers own papers, and on independent photo papers. Then I tape one half of each sheet inside a window where they’ll be in direct sunshine. The other half of each sheet is stored in a folder, in a dry, dark cupboard. After three months I compare the two halves.

Test Procedure

Single A4 sheet used to eliminate any paper or ink variations

After 24 hours to dry the labelled sheets are halved.

Control half stored in the dark, in a warm dry room.

Test half taped to inside of a window for three months

After three months the two halves are reunited and compared, first with the other half of the same sheet and then with other prints, on different papers, but using the same printer and ink.

This test is about comparing the amount of fading and color change with the printer manufacturer’s own papers against other independent papers. Does it make a difference whose paper you use?


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