In a message dated 3/12/02 3:28:51 AM Eastern Standard Time, ncompy@bruderhof.com writes: << that the normal 1270 inks are pigment based and therefore somewhat archival, supposedly.) >> 1270 OEM inks are dye inks and without exposure to ozone have a 10 year life on PGPP and a 25 year life on HWM before significant fading due to light exposure. In these same accelerated light fading test traditional color photographs last 10 years before fading sets in. You can get 1270 ink in separate cartridges for the 10000 Epson printer (16 oz size) and now the ink is also availble in cart for the 7000 and 9000. Either refill 1270 carts or better get a CIS system. - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions.