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pharmacist, I came across this product recently but have not tried it. It is nanoporous but uses some type of recyclable antoxidant http://www.ferrania-store.com/servlet/the-617/PermaPix-Advanced-Archival-Photo/Detail

My preference is to use polymer coated paper for dye based printing on my Canon IP4000. I choose this paper for two reasons: Advantages: Longevity: The polymer coatings seal out atmospheric contaminants such as ozone, greatly reducing the fade rate of the dyes. Contrast: I have found that...

fotofreek, I need a second printer -the IP4000 will continue to be used. I have no problems with refilling it. Its the "printer to be" that concerns me.

Hi, I have a Canon IP4000 but am looking for a second brand new printer with good photo print ability and the ability to refill carts. The IP4000 is great but no longer made. I don't trust marketing literature so I am looking for recommendations. It does not have to be a Canon brand and I am...

About 2 years ago some of us on this forum tested a number of inks for UV/light and ozone fade resistance. The results showed that the Cannon OEM ink performed the best. Looking at the results however showed that the fading difference was, by far, greatest with the magenta dye. For instance...

Since you mention that you had good results with swellable paper, and it is known that the Kirkland paper is nanoporous, then I strongly suspect that it may be a gas fading issue. Ozone (O3) is the number one fade inducing enemy of current dye based inks and unfortunately nanoporous coatings are...

Looking at the spectra from Grandad35's tests, I would speculate that the internal reflections within the layer may be increasing the order of the filter. This is in line with the effect of cascading multiple similar optical filters whereas the final observed spectra is the result of those...

Grandad35, This is very informative. The saturation is more varied than I would have expected. Did you note any differences in the spectral distributions?

Grandad35, Yes there are mordants in that image layer as you point out yet we do not know if or how they affect the color rendering. I would guess that it would be in Kodak's best interest to choose mordants that minimize any shift in hues. Going beyond this particular paper. it is quite likely...

Hi Grandad35, I have made a number of prints on inkjet transparencies. I have two types one is a swellable polymer, and the other has a nanoporous coating. While I have noticed a difference in the intensity of the images vs inkjet paper which may be a function of the coating formulation, the...

Sorry I am late picking up on this thread -only so much time in a day. I have to say that this sounds like a useful project and much will be learned about these dyes as you do the measurements and comparisons. Kudos to all who are forging ahead on this. I still have concerns however about...

It is not a problem finding general purpose inkjet transparencies. Those that I have found in office supply stores are coated with a swellable polymer as the ink receiving layer. Somehow I suspect that this layer may not be as resistant to heat as the substrate, which I believe is polyester. A...

FYI: To give you an idea of ink consumption, here are the specifications for my PIXMA IP4000 (from the service manual). The amounts are in grams which should be a close approximation to a ml or cc. This printer has one pigment "Black", and four dye-based "Colors"; Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black...

Hi , Here is an alternative method of re-sealing an ink cart which I use after refilling. The best part is that it uses the existing plastic ball over and over so you do not have to fiddle with screws or glue. 1-Heat the tip of a piece of wire. ( I used some iron wire that I had hanging...

Wondering if anyone has attempted to fill a purged 3eBK cart with a dye based black such as that used in the 6BK or compatible? The rationale is based on what I have read in that the 3eBK ink contains fine particles (I suspect it is Carbon Black) that eventually fall out of suspension and coat...