Archival quality and standard specification for inks

[tommy.bonte]

Hello,

I've been to some events now where facts been thrown at me, and now I need to check these facts because it's driving me crazy not knowing what is true.

Is there a standard that tells how many years ink should last and how much it could differ from its original color in deltaE without failing archival quality?

Question generated by this question:

Is inks from the inkjet side of Epson decreasing the number of years it takes to make archival quality a standard? Is Canon better in that area and can provide a number near 100 years?

I know it's a bit absurd but I would just like to have a white paper on this so my mind can rest.

Wish u all the best!

 

[gordo]

This site may have the information you're looking for: Wilhelm Imaging Research
Keep in mind that there are a great number of factors that can affect the permanence of printed materials (humidity, light, temperature etc.)

 

[tommy.bonte]

This site may have the information you're looking for: Wilhelm Imaging Research
Keep in mind that there are a great number of factors that can affect the permanence of printed materials (humidity, light, temperature etc.)

Really nice! Thank you gordo!