What is archival ink?
Archival ink is an ink which is designed to resist fading and weathering so that it will endure for future enjoyment. As a general rule, an archival ink works best with specially designed archival paper, so that the paper will endure as well. Many art supply companies sell archival ink or ink pens, and some companies also make archival ink cartridges for printers. Many digital photographers use these cartridges to produce their professional-grade prints.