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pc35photolab · Joined: 18 Jul 2005 Posts: 0

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What inkjet paper media (Brands)is compatiable with Durafirm inks, including two-sided photograde papers? (Mitsubishi, Canon, Lumijet, Inkjetart.com)"

InkGuy · Professional Support Joined: 26 Jul 2005 Posts: 129

Durafirm Technology inks are engineered to work in all inkjet printers (HP, Canon, Epson, Lexmark and others). The characteristics of Durafirm inks that stand out compared to other regular inkjet inks are 1) water-resistance (about 2-3 times more smudge proof and water resistant than other inks as much as fully waterproof with Durafirm paper); 2) archival qualities (prints last up to 3 times longer than other inks when exposed to sunlight); 3) bright and vivid prints great for printing photos or regular text.
These qualities are accentuated when using Durafirm inks + Durafirm photo paper (in fact the photos are instant dry and completely waterproof) - you could put your photo in a tub of water for hours and the colors wont run.
When using Durafirm inks on other photo papers, they will still be more UV resistant than other inks, but they may not be waterproof because the waterproof quality depends on the INK as well as the PAPER.
Durafirm inks do well on Mitsubishi and Canon photo papers as well. Inkjetart has not been tested with Durafirm ink