Epson matte paper question

[pfogle]

Hi,

I've been printing on Epson matt heavyweight, with a 1290 and getting very nice prints. However, I notice the paper goes significantly yellow if exposed for more than a few days. The prints are tacked to the wall, in subdued light, but no glass.

I was wondering if anyone has used the archival matte, and whether it is any better under these conditions?

[mrtoml]

Archival matte is better, but it is not really archival. The paper will yellow over time just take a lot longer than heavyweight matte.

If you are using dye inks in a 1290 they won't last that long either. They'll likely fade before the EAM paper yellows. Pigment inks are generally better.

[furcafe]

I think the only way to prevent yellowing of the paper & fading of the ink is to put the prints under UV-resistant glass or plastic. Any exposure to UV light, even that from subdued window light or wide-spectrum artificial light will cause yellowing/fading. My opinion is based on 2 years experience w/my prints (B&W pigment inks on Epson Archival/Enhanced Matte) that have been framed v. those that are loose, both exposed to the same combination of natural & artificial light in my office cube. The framed prints look the same as when they were 1st printed (& completely dried out), whereas the paper in the loose prints has yellowed a tiny bit & the ink has turned sepia.

[Rhoyle]

I've got an Epson 1280, which is dye-based and I've been pretty good a following Epson's recommendation of displaying prints behind glass and out of direct sunlight. I've got prints on the wall that show no signs of fading since I put them up 7 years ago. You can also keep prints in archival printfile pages in binders and the lack of direct sunlight will also keep them fresh for quite a long time. However, I have a picture tacked up to my board in my office that has shown some fading after only about 18 months. So the word is...Keep it behind glass or in a book.

[AusDLK]

In the US, Epson had changed the name of this paper for the second time (that I know of).

Archival Matte --> Enhanced Matte --> Ultra Premium Presentation Paper Matte

Wow. The new name is a marketing load...

I use it basically like copy paper since it not archival, enhanced (from what?), premium, nor ever used for presentations.

Not sure what Epson's problem is with this paper.