Professional Print Permanence Ratings
Professional UV Display Conditions
Epson Media Type | Color Rating1 | Black and White Rating1 | ||
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) | 98 Years | > 135 Years | ||
Premium Luster Photo Paper – Roll or Sheet | 165 | Years | > 218 Years | |
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) | 133 Years | > 170 Years | ||
UltraSmooth™ Fine Art Paper | 175 | Years | > 300 Years | |
Somerset Velvet for Epson | 128 | Years | > 168 Years | |
Somerset Velvet for Epson w/PremierArt™ Spray | 200 | Years | > 312 | Years |
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper | 125 Years | > 125 | Years | |
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper w/PremierArt™ Spray | 168 Years | > 178 | Years | |
Enhanced Matte Paper | 110 Years | 110 Years | ||
PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas for Epson | 130 Years | > 150 | Years | |
BPermanence ratings are based on accelerated testing of prints made on the Epson Stylus Pro 4800 on specialty media, displayed indoors, under glass or UV filter. Ratings for the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 are expected to be comparable. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity, and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass, UV filter, lamination or properly store them. See
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