please tell me, if I these ink printed on photo stone, how long it will withstand direct sunlight
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I have never used it on photo stone. I did test it on a white 50 percent polyester/50 percent cotton gildan t-shirt. I put a blue smurf on the front. I washed and dried on hot 4 times. One of the washes I used a pink shirt with the wash to turn it pink. I then washed it with bleach. It looked very good and was no longer pink.
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If the stone is a blank sublimation stone, the sublimation ink stays on permanent. You can ask Coastal Blank Sublimation Products.
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It is stored in a plastic wrapping...if you leave it in there, in the cardboard envelope if comes in, in a cool place out of direct sunlight, the image will last for quite a while.
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The print will be fine but I don't believe it will be waterproof. I think the ink will run.
697432
The 100 is dye ink. I display a lot of prints and as yet I haven't noticed any fading. In talking to a friend that works in a photo shop where they use pigment ink the, pigment works fine if you don't let it set. You almost have to print everyday to keep everything flowing properly.I have had the 100 for almost 6 mo. and have printed over 100 11x17 prints with no problems at all.
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I did once accidentally run them through my inkjet, and the ink smeared badly. Only use them in a laser.However, you can mark on them with a Sharpie if you are just looking for a weatherproof label and don't have a laser.
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It is canvas, you would NOT want it outside at all. Should not get wet and I would think it would fade in direct sunlight like any other print
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I use these outside for labeling plants during the summers, but the climate is generally dry. I write on them with a fine-point Sharpie. They not only last for a couple of months or more, but I am able to re-use most of them them for several subsequent seasons. They are tougher than they appear. They will easily withstand water from overnight dew, rain or irrigation as long as they can dry within a reasonable time, otherwise they will eventually develop mold that will obliterate the writing. (a soak in a mild bleach solution will usually fade the mold and reveal the writing) Slugs and snails sometimes take a liking to the paper, with predictable results. I use these outside for labeling plants during the summers, but the climate is generally dry. I write on them with a fine-point Sharpie. They not only last for a couple of months or more, but I am able to re-use most of them them for several subsequent seasons. They are tougher than they appear. They will easily withstand water from overnight dew, rain or irrigation as long as they can dry within a reasonable time, otherwise they will eventually develop mold that will obliterate the writing. (a soak in a mild bleach solution will usually fade the mold and reveal the writing) Slugs and... » Read More I use these outside for labeling plants during the summers, but the climate is generally dry. I write on them with a fine-point Sharpie. They not only last for a couple of months or more, but I am able to re-use most of them them for several subsequent seasons. They are tougher than they appear. They will easily withstand water from overnight dew, rain or irrigation as long as they can dry within a reasonable time, otherwise they will eventually develop mold that will obliterate the writing. (a soak in a mild bleach solution will usually fade the mold and reveal the writing) Slugs and snails sometimes take a liking to the paper, with predictable results. « Show Less
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I have had these in my classroom on my cupboard doors for three years. There is quite a bit of sunlight but they are not in directs sunlight. Mine have not faded nor pealed off.
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Highly doubtful. You probably need direct sunlight at least 4-6 hours per day.
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I have a friend who lives in very sunny Crestone, CO, and his are holding up fine. He's had them a couple of years. I think they are under a clear plastic roof though, so not direct sunlight. Ours are inside, not out.
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I've had some sitting around for 6 months or better and did not notice any difference. They are vac sealed in plastic just like epson ink so I would venture to say more than a year if left unopened. I have ordered these twice and yet to have any issues other than my workhorse telling me using non epson cartridges may void your warranty which it's three years old so I don't care and am not paying 50.00 for a set of ink that lasts me a month. I've had one set in for about a month now and printed off a few color Manuals and see no difference in quality or anything like that. To me, they last longer too. I won't buy epson any longer and will be sticking with these from now on. I can't believe all the ink I got for the price! Amazing I paid about 10x for epson. The seller is great and I received it promptly and packaged well. I print off a lot of coupons and patterns for crochet and crafts I need in color and I haven't been dissapointed! I found an article on ehow and will be doing this, storing in the fridge! Also it said you can use a damp q-tip to reactivate if it crusts over. Here's the article: hope this helps!! Ehow on storage if inkjet ink: Store At or Below Room Temperature It is important to keep the cartridge cool as well as out of direct sunlight. Excessive heat will do exactly what direct sunlight would do. If the room or office has a constant temperature in the low 70s, that is fine, but anything higher will begin to dry out the cartridge. If there is no place dark and cool around, it is perfectly possibly to place the ink cartridge inside a refrigerator. This will be both dark and cold. However, make sure the product has enough time to warm up to room temperature before placing into the printer. The plastic will expand and contract in the cool to heat transfer, and putting it to immediate use could cause the cartridge to leak.
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I just installed the ink and haven't taken it out since. We use similar stamps at work and never remove the ink, and they last for a very long time.
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All I know is that they will survive indoors. I'm having trouble with the bright sunlight here in New Mexico. I'm going to use shading cloth that blocks 30% sunlight and I hope that helps cause too much sun burns them.
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If they are not unsealed they will last probably forever but after they are in the printer I am sure they tend to dry out as any liquid does when exposed to the air. So far my ink has lasted an average length of time and I am in the dry air of Tucson, AZ. Probably depends on your location to determine the speed of drying time.
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My opinion....since they are laser cartridges and use a powder, not liquid ink.....as long as they stay dry, low humidity....they should have very long shelf life.....6-8 years.
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I have not. I have printed out several photos and not had a problem. It has been almost a year for some of them, and they still look as great as they did when I printed them. I use the best photo paper and print with the highest quality. I do not know why the age of your paper would make a difference though.
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As long as the tanks are sealed or are not stored outside the recommended 32 to 104 F temperature range, the tanks should last indefinitely Canon ink does not expire. hope that helps!