Kodak 8657 manual Storing Prints

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Storing Prints

The image stability of thermal prints depends on factors such as temperature, relative humidity, and exposure to light or to biological or chemical contaminates. Using XtraLife ribbon when printing increases the shelf life of prints. Thermal prints should be stored in a cool, dry environment that is free of chemical contamination.

￿The lower the temperature the better. Avoid temperatures higher than 72_F (25_C) for extended periods.

￿A relative humidity between 30% and 50% is ideal.

￿Avoid exposure to high-intensity light sources, particularly florescent light and sunlight which are rich in ultraviolet radiation.

￿Avoid exposure to vinyl items (those made of polyvinyl chloride [PVC]) or any plastic which contains plasticizer. These items usually have a distinctive ªplasticº odor.

Your thermal images will last for a long time if you store them as described above.

1±38 January 1998