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Re: Scanned Photographs



Another thing to consider is the ink itself. Epson has supposedly come out
with a printer that will use "true" archival ink.  Here is some information
about the printer that includes some links of "third party reviews".
http://www.photoinkjet.com/products/printer/2000p.html  I have no personal
experience with this product, and am not sure what is meant by archival
ink...
Siobhan Champ-Blackwell
Photo Librarian
Jim Krantz Studios Chicago/Omaha

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Your question has two answers.  Scanned as in photos placed into digital
format/storage, guesstimate is 10 years on cd or such format, or perhaps 2-3
years depending on how the electronically stored data is protected, and if
its refreshed periodically.

Scanned as in printed on paper, depends on paper and resolution quality,
quality of the printer itself, and depending on light exposure (any kind of
light apparently, but of course sunlight is the most severe?), but
approximately 2-5 years, perhaps 10-15 max.  These are all guesstimates
because no real "hands on" time has elapsed to show actual useage
experience.

In other words, a burned CD copy is the only strong, reliable methodology
for longterm at this point, safe in a variety of regards.

Michael Gingrich  BA MA LMT
Archival, Network Administration, A+ Certifications
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it shines!


>From: Robin Comeau <rcomeau@ACSU.BUFFALO.EDU>
>Subject: Scanned Photographs
>Date: Fri, 19 Oct 2001 11:37:41 -0500
>Does anyone have information / data on the expected longevity of
>scanned>photos?  Seems to be very popular venue among family history
>buffs.>Thanks
>Robin Comeau
>MLS Student
>Buffalo, NY

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