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| HP invests heavily in the research and technology that ensure photos last for generations. HP researchers carefully consider both permanence and durability when they develop new photo printing supplies and expand existing technologies. Permanence refers to how well photos last over time-whether they fade when exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or airborne pollutants. Durability refers to how well photos resist accidents-such as from spilled water, smudging and fingernail scratches. All HP inks and papers must meet rigourous tests developed by HP and by relevant standardisation organisations or independent test labs. |
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Tried and true
HP uses established, independent test labs such as Wilhelm Imaging Research to test its ink and photo paper products. HP directly participates with industry standardisation bodies, such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), which develop procedures that can be used to test and compare products. When third-party testing isn't possible, or the technology is so advanced that there isn't an industry standard, HP develops its own set of tests based on HP's extensive experience in photo printing technology and knowledge of how HP customers use photo prints. |
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Prints that last for generations
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Photos printed on HP photo papers using HP inks not only feature better image quality than photos processed by conventional labs or non-HP retail kiosks, but are longer lasting as well. |
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Durability:
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HP designs and tests all of its ink and photo paper combinations for optimal durability.
- Wet durability: Photos can be damaged when exposed to water or by handling when wet. However, many HP ink and photo paper combinations produce high-quality, water-resistant or waterproof prints. Please see the table "HP Product Water Resistance" for product details
- Dry durability: Fingerprints, fingernail scratches and scuffing from stacking pictures can degrade photos. All photos printed with HP supplies are engineered to resist damage from everyday handling.
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HP Photo and Fine Art Papers |
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HP Inks |
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Waterproof |
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HP Advanced Photo Paper |
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HP 38 Pigment Ink Cartridges |
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Water resistant |
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HP Advanced Photo Paper |
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- HP 110 Tricolour Inkjet Print Cartridge (coming soon)
- Photo Inkjet Print Cartridges including: 02, 58, 59, 99, 100, 101, 102
- HP 56, 92, 94, 96, 98 Black Inkjet Print cartridges
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HP Digital Fine Art Media:
- HP Hahnemühle Smooth Fine Art Paper
- HP Hahnemühle Watercolour Paper
- HP Aquarella Art Paper
- HP Artist Matte Canvas
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HP 38 Pigment Ink Cartridges |
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*Note: Not all products are available in each country. Please check with your local retailers for details.
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The Wilhelm Imaging Research display permanence seal on packages indicates that the permanence of HP photos has been tested and certified to resist fading under glass up to the stated number of years with select HP inks.
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Rigorous testing for archival quality
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1 Less than one year is the average of all North America refill ink brands printed on refill brands' recommended, or leading 3rd-party photo paper tested in 2006 by Wilhelm Imaging Research display permanence testing (light fade under glass) of leading remanufactured cartridges and/or ink refills for six-ink printing with HP 57- and HP 58- compatible inkjet print cartridges. Testing on European brands in progress. For more information, visit Wilhelm Imaging Research.
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