Professional Print Permanence Ratings
Standard Display Conditions
Epson Media Type | Color Rating1 | Black and White Rating1 | |||
Premium Glossy Photo Paper (250) | 85 Years | > 135 Years | |||
Premium Luster Photo Paper – Roll or Sheet | 71 | Years | > | 95 Years | |
Premium Semimatte Photo Paper (250) | 67 Years | > | 76 Years | ||
UltraSmooth™ Fine Art Paper | 108 Years | > 205 Years | |||
Somerset Velvet for Epson | 62 | Years | > | 90 Years | |
Somerset Velvet for Epson w/PremierArt™ Spray | 166 Years | > 312 | Years | ||
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper | 61 | Years | > 115 | Years | |
Epson Velvet Fine Art Paper w/PremierArt™ Spray | 82 | Years | > 178 | Years | |
Enhanced Matte Paper | 76 Years |
| 110 Years | ||
PremierArt™ Water Resistant Canvas for Epson | 75 | 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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