RE: Archival photos

["BJ Bahk" <bjbahk_MS@msn.com>]

Mitch writes:
The issue
> of image stability
> over time is not easily addressed in short form, but here's
> one capsule view:
>
> --The possibility of making inkjet prints which can last for
> a couple of
> generations is either here now, or shortly will be (testing
> is only done by a
> few sources, and inkjet technology is changing at breakneck speed).
> --Pigmented inks generally last longer than dye-based inks.
> --With dye-based inks, 4-color inksets generally last much
> longer before
> fading
> or color shifting than 6-color inksets, which have stability
> problems in the
> light cyan and light magenta; testing of 6-color pigmented
> inks is underway
> and
> results due "any day now".

I am just starting to put together a PC/scanner/printer for photo printing.
I am just an amatuer but I like to have my print last long. I just ordered
Epson photo 1200 but I am considering cancelling the order, becasue 1200
uses 6 color ink. I can wait a few months if new printers are due in short
time. Any suggestions for other Epson printers like 900 (4 color) or I
should stick with 1200 ? I am not professional and I can not afford another
printer when it is available.

Thanks for any comments.
bj bahk


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