How long will prints last on Red River papers?
How long a print will last depends heavily on your printer. In fact, what ink your printer uses is about 75%-85% of the print life “equation”. Pigment inks (like Epson UltraChrome or Media Street for example) are an absolute must if you want prints that will last many years. Dye inks like Canon and many Epson printers use will make prints that last 1-20 years, depending on the type of paper you use and display conditions. Always display prints under glass or sprayed for longest print life. Matte and watercolor papers offer longer print life (with dye and pigment ink) than do glossy and semigloss papers. Red River Paper does all print life testing with the Rochester Institute of Technology. You can access our results here.
