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>Here again, the discussion was not about printers that use conventional
>photographic paper, Ink Jet and other output was what was mentioned. Please
>comment on what was actually said. These techniques are not new; I have
>seen these types of prints for some time now.
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>They can also produce absolutely neutral b/w prints
>on colour paper by the way. The Fuji material has the longest display life
>of any normal colour photo display material, though certainly not quite in
>the carbon print league.
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>I have a number of Carbon images made in 1937 through 1940 that are less
>than ideal and certainly not what I expect to see when looking at an image
>of this type. Carbon DOES NOT imply permanence. Carbon images will indeed
Processes are not permanent. Some processes are potentially permanent.
>fade if made without care. And what do you mean by normal color display
>material? Prints like Dye Imbibsion have lasted since the day they were
>made.
Many have but many have not. Dye prints are not the most light-fast color
prints. They are very stable in the dark though.
Later on, Dye Transfer was developed and popularized by Eastman. Here
>again, the potential for longevity is proven. Like my father's Kodachrome
>slides, they are as perfect now as the day they were made. These images
>have a proven track record, Fuji Can't say this as of yet. Please refrain
>from making statements that are not proven.
Sorry but you are wrong. Some Fuji materials are very permanent.
Luis Nadeau
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Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
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