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ISO 9706
How long is long life? The British standard ISO 9706 may be an inadequate benchmark for the Fine Art market where expectations will probably exceed the "Statute of Limitations".

Recycled Paper
Does recycling paper always reap the environmental benefits we expect? Maybe the simplistic soundbite has allowed manufacturers to reap a commercial advantage without facing the complexities of the scientific arguments.

Digital Print Longevity
It often seems that the questions asked about the longevity of prints are new. This is not the case. The issue has been a subject of discussion for all types of printing methods for years.

Handling Digital Prints
St Cuthberts Mill guide to getting the best from their leading inkjet paper, Somerset Enhanced. The article includes a link to download colour profiles for Epson printers and view further articles on colour profiling.

Watercolour Paper Guide
How to get the best from waterclour papers. How it's made, what it's made of and how to soak, stretch and deal with deal with common difficulties.

Not as easy as it looks!
While the link lasts, read Jeremy Clarkson's amusing account of his experience of digital printing within his review of the Volvo C70 at the TimesOnline