Great Inkjet Print Longevity Resource

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Aardenburg Imaging & Archives is a great resource for information on inkjet image permanence. They are testing lots of combinations of printers, papers and inks that no one else will test. They are not supported by the big three inkjet manufactures. It was founded by Mark McCormick-Goodhart who has worked with Wilhelm. He is doing some of the most comprehensive testing in the world and he is also doing real world testing in addition to accelerated life testing. Since his company does not have the corporate support it is primarily supported by its members. The owner Mark is trying to support this small but important service by taking small memberships from people like us to view the tests as they progress. Things that would never get tested by an independent source otherwise are in progress. As an example, if you want to learn something, view the comparisons between Fuji type C and the current inkjet pigments and how the various media compares to the same exposure levels. See exactly what is taking place over time to both the papers and the colorants.

Check it out: Aardenburg Image Permanence

Cheers,
Mark
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[ann]

i joined sometime ago. Figured $25 dollars was cheap for the information available.

 

[Eirik Berger]

I joined a week ago or so, $25 to support his independent work is a low price.

I have even emaild with him ans arranged that I will send testprints (downoladable from the site) with Piezography Selenium MPS printed on Ilford Gold Fibre Silk, both a print with the "Gloss Optimizer" provided in the inkset I bought, and one with a coating of ClearJet or a similar product.