When you create computer prints, don't even worry about how long it will last,
because your guess is as good as mine. Keep it out of direct sunlight, place
no artificial lights on it, and the print may last 90 days before a slight
noticible change takes place.
This is not my opimion, I have seen this happen before my very eyes. The
problem is not only the inks, but the heavily bleached paper. The compu-geeks
that create the printers, inks and printers believe the word archival to mean
20-30 days, not years. This mentality is due in part to their fast-changing
industry; computer gadgets become dinosaurs in less than 18 months.
David Milton
tcekolin@rd.qms.com wrote:
> Hi everyone:
>
>
> I know that this is probably way off topic, but please bear with me. I
> understand that inkjet images will fade fairly quickly. I am at the
> moment not interested in inkjet.
>
> I'd like to know if any information exists as to the permanence of dye
> sublimation prints? I have access to dye sub printers and have made a
> couple of prints that look pretty good. I have even sold one. But I
> have no idea how long they can last?
>
> thanks in advance - Tony