Print permanence refers to the longevity of printed material, especially photographs, and preservation issues. Over time, the optical density, color balance, lustre, and other qualities of a print will degrade. The rate at which deterioration occurs depends primarily on two main factors: the print itself, that is, the colorants used to form the image and the medium on which image resides, and the type of environment the print is exposed to.
Read more about Print Permanence: Inkjet Prints, Chromogenic Color Prints (silver Halide Prints), Monochrome Prints, Environmental Factors, Research and Standards
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