All the cutting-edge digital technology in the world means nothing without the highest quality inks. In recent years, significant advances in giclée inks have resulted in prints with broader, more saturated color ranges, as well as dramatic improvements in color permanence. At Hunter, we realize that the best results for your work can only happen using the best combination of ink and paper, which is why we make it a point to stay current on all advancements in digital printing technology.
Archival Inks
One of the biggest drawbacks with early Iris prints was the durability of their inks; the colors were rich and beautiful, but tended to fade noticeably in only 2-3 years. As Iris giclées evolved out of the Iris print process, however, the permanence of the inks improved steadily, to the point where a typical Iris giclée now withstands fading for 30-60 years. Ongoing advancements in ink technology are yielding remarkable results, including new inks that remain stable for up to 75 years.
With the advent of the Roland printers, the technology has advanced even further. Roland printers use six highly stable color pigments - the traditional CMYK, plus a light magenta and a light cyan - that achieve substantially better highlight detail over the traditional four ink systems, and offer archival characteristics exceeding 100 years.
For more information on Hunter Editions' media options and permanence specifications, click here.
To contact us personally to discuss archival inks and papers at Hunter Editions, please call 1-888-278-4747 or send email.
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