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Q. Print Problem

Asked by Mark Peterson (K=3452) on 8/22/2004

Recently, about a month ago, I printed a photo for a friend of mine. I use an Epson 925 printer and use Epson's color ink. I use an after market black ink cartridge that I have never had any problems with before. I used Epson Priemium Glossy Paper and now when he showed me the print (one month later) the areas of the photo where the black ink would be (shadows) have started to change color (kind of redish). Does anyone know what caused this?? I have never seen this happen to any other prints that I've made. Please help.
Asked by Mark Peterson (Donor) (K:2,971) on Aug 22, 2004

Brian McGrath (K=245) - Comment Date 8/23/2004

Hi Mark
Probably the print has been displayed with direct sunlight, inkjet prints using dye inks fade very rapidly when exposed to uv, under glass and away from direct sunlight is usually the best to avoid fading.

Eveline Shih-Pitcairn (K=4406) - Comment Date 8/24/2004

1. Inkjet photographic dyes are not as archival as the Epson UltraChrome.
2. UV light is the worst thing for inkjet prints. A protective laminate or a UV-coated glass frame are the best things to protect an inkjet image.
3. There is a reason why after market products are cheaper. You just found out one reason why.

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