pfogle
Well-known
Hi,
I've been printing on Epson matt heavyweight, with a 1290 and getting very nice prints. However, I notice the paper goes significantly yellow if exposed for more than a few days. The prints are tacked to the wall, in subdued light, but no glass.
I was wondering if anyone has used the archival matte, and whether it is any better under these conditions?
I've been printing on Epson matt heavyweight, with a 1290 and getting very nice prints. However, I notice the paper goes significantly yellow if exposed for more than a few days. The prints are tacked to the wall, in subdued light, but no glass.
I was wondering if anyone has used the archival matte, and whether it is any better under these conditions?
mrtoml
Mancunian
Archival matte is better, but it is not really archival. The paper will yellow over time just take a lot longer than heavyweight matte.
If you are using dye inks in a 1290 they won't last that long either. They'll likely fade before the EAM paper yellows. Pigment inks are generally better.
If you are using dye inks in a 1290 they won't last that long either. They'll likely fade before the EAM paper yellows. Pigment inks are generally better.
furcafe
Veteran
I think the only way to prevent yellowing of the paper & fading of the ink is to put the prints under UV-resistant glass or plastic. Any exposure to UV light, even that from subdued window light or wide-spectrum artificial light will cause yellowing/fading. My opinion is based on 2 years experience w/my prints (B&W pigment inks on Epson Archival/Enhanced Matte) that have been framed v. those that are loose, both exposed to the same combination of natural & artificial light in my office cube. The framed prints look the same as when they were 1st printed (& completely dried out), whereas the paper in the loose prints has yellowed a tiny bit & the ink has turned sepia.
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Rhoyle
Well-known
I've got an Epson 1280, which is dye-based and I've been pretty good a following Epson's recommendation of displaying prints behind glass and out of direct sunlight. I've got prints on the wall that show no signs of fading since I put them up 7 years ago. You can also keep prints in archival printfile pages in binders and the lack of direct sunlight will also keep them fresh for quite a long time. However, I have a picture tacked up to my board in my office that has shown some fading after only about 18 months. So the word is...Keep it behind glass or in a book.
AusDLK
Famous Photographer
In the US, Epson had changed the name of this paper for the second time (that I know of).
Archival Matte --> Enhanced Matte --> Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Wow. The new name is a marketing load...
I use it basically like copy paper since it not archival, enhanced (from what?), premium, nor ever used for presentations.
Not sure what Epson's problem is with this paper.
Archival Matte --> Enhanced Matte --> Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte
Wow. The new name is a marketing load...
I use it basically like copy paper since it not archival, enhanced (from what?), premium, nor ever used for presentations.
Not sure what Epson's problem is with this paper.