Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >Regarding ink longevity, I have found that a print hanging on a wall behind glass, out of sunlight, will last for about 2 to 3 years before the greens and blues start taking over as the reds and yellows fade. An unprotected pic stuck on the fridge looks decidedly peaky after only a few weeks, and is almost white within 6 months. This is partly the reason I am looking to replace the Epson for colour printing using archival inks. Another Epson or the Canon 9000S are my choices, and based on some input here, I'm looking at the Canon.<
the best of the Canon printers will manage 25 years. the entry level Epson Photo printers manage about 10 years. the newer Epson printers have better life depending on the paper. the Epson archival ink printers are much better. my oldest prints on my Epson 1270 are now about 3 years old and show no signs of fading. they are not under glass but stored in the dark. stuck on the fridge, it takes about 6 months before they are easily noticed as fading. Herb....
