Microceramic luster fade test

[dan_linne1]

I use InkJetArt's Microceramic luster. I like it for general use and have never

considered it archival. I could find no tests on longevity so I did my own. I

wanted an accelerated test so I taped a print to a south facing window(inside).

I live in a fairly sunny climate. It has been there one year. Obviously no

displayed print would ever receive so much sun and I don't claim this to be

scientific.

 

It is well known that papers with optical brighteners fade. The Microceramic

luster is no exception. Compared to a control from the same print kept in a

box, it shows significant yellowing. Having said that it is still slightly

brighter when compared to a paper with no optical brighteners. But I assume in

time the paper will return to it's natural color. The K3 inks used look

perfect.

 

I will continue to use this paper, but am now more familiar with it's

characteristics. How long before it fades in a normal room lighting situation?

That's another test. One might say it may fade in a couple of years or so, but

this would be conjecture.

[patricklavoie]

I was interested about that paper for a long time, not for is longeity but just for what it look..since no provider live close to me, i cant ee it and i will have to order a sample pack first..maybe i could save some $ and ask you how it look compare to the Epson Luster or Ilford Smooth Pearl.

thanks for the info

[mark_gooby2]

I've used the luster paper quite a bit over the last year and have been pleased with not only

the color but with it's better pricing compared to the Epson version. I have a number of

framed prints that have hung under bright tungsten light for several hours a day with no

apparent fade or color shift. I also give all of my prints a multiple spray coating of PrintShield

before matting and framing.

[dickhilker]

Patrick, I think you'd agree that's it's virtually identical to the Epson paper and uses the same profile. I've used it for several years and, as Mark said, it's shown no signs of change -- even when displayed for a couple of months in a sunny retail show window.

[Brad_]

It's interesting that a sample pack of Microceramic paper comes in the box when you buy an

Epson 4800 - rather than a pack of Epson Premium Luster.

 

It's slightly whiter, and half the price. I'm pleased with it having used it for a couple years.

[patricklavoie]

Thanks Brad, i will then have a look on it, i saw that it could come in both side printable, and the most important in a 17inch roll..that i dont understand why the Epson come only in a 16inch one?

 

i have a look, like i said, longevity is not a factor.

 

thanks.