Re: digital cameras

In article <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Karen Wheless) wrote:

> > >There are plenty of stores and internet sites that will print
> > >your digital photos. Some of them are probably cheaper than
> > >printing them yourself.
> > 
> > I have a photo printer(came bundled with my camera at a very good price)
> > and it of course doubles as a plain paper copier. But  those photos will
> > really drain your ink cartridges, so I would use it sparingly for photos
> > you want right away. Mine will print a 4x6 in about 40 seconds...not top
> > of the line but it makes a good print.
> 
> And there's also some question about how long printer ink will last.  I
> have a couple of printed photos that seem to have faded (after about 2-3
> years).  Printer ink just isn't made for long term photo printing -
> there have been some studies done and the ink fades over time.  Some
> printing companies make special "archival" ink but it's very pricey.
> (And the photo paper is also very expensive.)

This depends on the type of ink and printer paper. Epson Durabrite 
(pigment) inks with Epson Matte heavyweight paper are rated for 100 
years if I am not mistaken. Check Epson's web site for details.