Xerox 003R06709 User Manual
Image Quality & Graphics Durability
Xerox Wide Format Supplies Applications Guide
Version 2.0; April 2005
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Durability of Graphics
Durability is a function of both ink and media. Pigmented inks give the most durable results and, in some
cases, outdoor suitability although this depends on the specifics of the ink-type as well as the media. While images
and colors printed with pigment inks will resist fading, dye-printed images will fade more quickly under exposure
to light.
cases, outdoor suitability although this depends on the specifics of the ink-type as well as the media. While images
and colors printed with pigment inks will resist fading, dye-printed images will fade more quickly under exposure
to light.
Over-laminates and encapsulation will extend the life of most images, protecting against moisture, mechanical
handling, abrasion or UV exposure.
handling, abrasion or UV exposure.
Outdoor suitability of prints made with aqueous ink systems is not comparable to oil or solvent ink systems.
Media may be described as having “outdoor” capabilities based on the fact that it can withstand water, wind, UV
or pollution. But the longevity of a print is dependent on the ink itself. For example, Xerox Outdoor Paper Blue
Back is designed to withstand weathering in an outdoor billboard application, but it will only provide a basis for
short-term image life limited by the capabilities of water-based inks. An outdoor poster paper may have at least
twice the life if temperatures are mild and conditions are dry, than if exposed to high rainfall interspersed
with sunshine.
Media may be described as having “outdoor” capabilities based on the fact that it can withstand water, wind, UV
or pollution. But the longevity of a print is dependent on the ink itself. For example, Xerox Outdoor Paper Blue
Back is designed to withstand weathering in an outdoor billboard application, but it will only provide a basis for
short-term image life limited by the capabilities of water-based inks. An outdoor poster paper may have at least
twice the life if temperatures are mild and conditions are dry, than if exposed to high rainfall interspersed
with sunshine.