PRINT DURABILITY

All prints are made using Epson's latest UltraChrome Hi-Gloss Ink. This new range of inks provides exceptional longevity on all types of print media (independent test results shown below). At SunPhoto we only use genuine Epson inks and the highest quality media.

LIGHTFASTNESS# 100 years on Matte Paper - Heavy Weight

LIGHTFASTNESS# 104 years on Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper

LIGHTFASTNESS TEST CRITERIA (INDOOR DISPLAY CONDITIONS)

Light source Fluorescent light

Intensity 70k lux

Temperature 24oC

Humidity 60% R

Glass Mount 2mm, soda lime

Fade Criteria Pure YMC 30% lss at OD=1

Display Life Calculation Total illuminance/(500 lux x 10 hours x 365 days = 1 year)

Tests developed and conducted by Epson under fluorescent light (indoor display condition) with glass mount. The data is calculated by Epson's accelerated test of prints on specialty media.

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# Data is calculated using accelerated simulation of fading under indoor preservation conditions including fluorescent light indoor display. Temperature, humidity and some atmospheric gases may also affect the rate of fading. The estimated lightfastness period does not indicate the colour changing or the durability of the paper itself. Epson recommends that your prints be stored in a photo album (or plastic photo storage box) in acid free, archival sleeves commonly available from most camera shops.

Above information courtesy of Epson Australia