<x-flowed> >I am using the C80 for fine art prints which are then resold by >the artists (often after framing).... Longevity is determined by the >combination of paper ink and protection. The inks are standard >Epson inks which Epson quote as long life (take that as you >will). I use the same normal PH neutral, archival quality paper >(say Arches or Bockingford) that artists would use for their >originals. So I am thinking archival is probably going to >describe these prints. For one client I use Epson Premium Glossy Photo >Paper because it better suits their work the longevity of which >I cannot quote but suspect OK for twenty years at least. It's important to keep in mind that any claim Epson makes as to the longevity of their prints is based on their ink on their paper. The inks for the C80 may not be "archival" on Arches or Bockingford. You may need to do some window tests. Archivalness is based on a combination of ink and paper, and display conditions. Even Epson no longer hypes the Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper as archival. They couch their claim to long life with disclaimers. Putting the image behind glass is an important step, but be careful that the ink and paper match. william - Turn off HTML mail features. Keep quoted material short. Use accurate subject lines. http://www.leben.com/lists for list instructions. </x-flowed>