Making Inkjet Prints Last

How long will those photos you print today last? According to Kodak scientists, the answer is: It depends. The type of ink, paper, and printer you use will affect the print's life; so will the conditions in which the prints are displayed. Bottom line: Use high-quality inks and good photographic paper, and keep prints out of direct sunlight if you want them to last. For the technically inclined, there's more from Kodak scientist Douglas Bugner on making prints last longer.