If you print your photos at home and take a lot of pictures, you might often see that there are some photos which tend to fade away. In order to not let this happen you will be needing a combination of a good printer, good quality papers and a good quality ink. There are some other things that also needs to be watched. Here are six ways in which you can prevent the photos from fading out.
1. Get A Good Printer
The first thing you can do to ensure your digital photos last a long time is to print them using a good quality printer. HP, Canon and Epson produce good printers and one model that comes to mind is the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P. Although a little expensive, it is touted as one of the best printers for preserving digital photo quality upon printing and preventing fade out.
2. Good Paper Selection
The other piece of the puzzle with regards to preventing digital photo fade is the printer paper. Try to choose paper that goes well with your printer. For example, Canon printers will usually have Canon paper to go with their printers. Selecting paper suited to the printer you use will help to ensure the best quality prints and prevent photo fade.
3. Store Photos in an Album
All your photos should be stored in an album, this way it preserves them and make them less susceptible to fading. Avoid those albums with plastic covers to hold each photo though.
4. Display In Frames Under Glass
If you display your printed photos, its good to display them in frames under glass. Try to go for anti-UV glass and also, don’t expose the photos to open air. This helps to preserve the photos for a long time.
5. Keep Photos Out Of Sunlight and Humid Areas
Printed digital photos, if kept exposed to sunlight and humid air, will necessarily fade out due to chemical reactions. Keep those photos away from the attic and heater areas and you’ll be safe.
6. Make Sure Prints Are Dry Before Stacking
After you print out digital photos, make sure you allow them to dry before stacking the photos together. Damage is caused to the photographs if you stack them before they are fully dried out. One option could be, if you print them at night, them them in open air over night so that by the time you wake up they are fully dried out and ready to be stacked!
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