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Michael Georges · 03-20-2003, 08:50 PM

Melissa:

Actually, I use the HP1550 for printing shots of reference and shots for my portfolio book. I don't expect these prints to last any longer than 2-5 years depending on how much light they are exposed to.

I do a line of fine art prints of some of my works for which I have an Epson P2000 which uses archival pigmented inks and I print on watercolor paper. They are rated at 100+ years. You are correct that we have at this point only the word and research of the printer companies to go on, however, I am pretty confident that they are certainly MUCH better than a standard Epson or HP inkjet.

03-20-2003, 08:50 PM	#42
Michael Georges PAINTING PORTRAITS FROM LIFE MODERATOR FT Professional Joined: Nov 2001 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 846	Melissa: Actually, I use the HP1550 for printing shots of reference and shots for my portfolio book. I don't expect these prints to last any longer than 2-5 years depending on how much light they are exposed to. I do a line of fine art prints of some of my works for which I have an Epson P2000 which uses archival pigmented inks and I print on watercolor paper. They are rated at 100+ years. You are correct that we have at this point only the word and research of the printer companies to go on, however, I am pretty confident that they are certainly MUCH better than a standard Epson or HP inkjet. __________________ Michael Georges www.fineportraitsinoil.com Michael's Life Drawing & Painting Blog Regular and consistent work from life will improve your portraits. Drawing skills are the foundation of all an artist does.