Inkjet Technology Permanence
I have always been convinced of the quality of the latest inkjet technology, not only from an aesthetic point of view, which is very obvious at first glance, but also in terms of light-fastness and longevity of the prints which are produced. Today, I read a new press release which further strengthens my belief. Using the same printer I make use of, the iPF6100, Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR), a leading independent permanence testing laboratory, completed a set of tests which give an estimated print permanence of 100 years for colour prints and 200 years for B&W prints. The full press release may be viewed here.
Without taking anything away from other printing techniques, which are still very good, I remain firmly of the idea that inkjet technology is the future of fine art printing, and possibly even of commercial printing eventually. The technology continues developing in leaps and bounds, and there is a great deal of investment being poured into research for inks, papers and printing technologies. Within a few years, we will all be doing our own printing at home. And the quality will be great.
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