Go to <http://www.wilhelm-research.com/> for longevity of current inkjet papers and inks, with and without glazing in most full inkset evaluations. Generally, using some sort of glazing makes the most improvement, doubling longevity in many cases. Using UV-filtering acrylic sheet often adds an extra 20-35% on top of that. I use Epson Ultrachrome pigmented inks that range from 50-100+ years under glass depending on the paper. Use the papers recommended by the ink manufacturer. Some will say that this acting as a shill for the manufacturer, but it is the only way of knowing actual "predicted" performance. Other brands of inkjet paper will perform the same, or better (possibly worse), but how will you know unless someone tests them for you. Tim Vitale Paper, Photographs & Electronic Media Conservator Film Migration to Digital Format Digital Imaging & Facsimiles Preservation & Imaging Consulting Preservation Associates 1500 Park Avenue Suite 132 Emeryville, CA 94608 510-594-8277 510-594-8799 fax Audrey Langham wrote: > Hi Everyone, > > I work in a library/archives/museum and we have a display of replica > photos which, due to age, have suffered some fading. Luckily- these > are replicas! > > I am researching steps to take to replace these replicas with new > replicas. And hoping that we can cut future expenses by ensuring that > the new ones do not fade so quickly. > > Are there any steps that I could take when reprinting (from digital > scans of the orignials) and reframing the photos to prevent fading? > Are any papers better than others for this? Is it necessary to make > sure they are framed under a sort of UV filter glass? (I believe that > the replicas which are now on display are sandwiched between some sort > of archival plastic sheet to act as a UV filter.) > > Any advice about this matter would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > Audrey langham > ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).