How long will inkjet prints last? [Ecotank 8550/8500] Photo and art print lifetimes. Finding answers

Are Epson et-8550 inkjet prints archival? How paper and display choice affects photo print lifetimes. Finding answers for your printer. When will Ecotank et-8550 prints fade? Are dye inks archival? Storage/display options. Looking at what 'print lifetime' means for photo and art prints made withe the Claria inks of the ET-8550 and ET-8500 printers. Will they suffice for 'art prints? The testing work is from Wilhelm Imaging Research at http://www.wilhelm-research.com The 8550 print permanence report is available at: http://www.wilhelm-research.com/epson... 00:00 Start 00:25 All prints wil fade 00:58 Old photo prints in comparison 02:25 Print permanence testing 03:40 Lustre and gloss colour 90 years? 05:20 Or is that 28 years? 05:54 What about other papers or inks 07:35 Black and white lasts longer 08:40 The pigment black and archival paper 10:55 Looking for info about other printers 11:22 Time for a digital archiving strategy? 11:41 How much does this matter? For a full categorised index of all my videos, see: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/k... ----------------- If you'd like to make a small donation, I have a Kofi page: "Buy me a coffee" https://ko-fi.com/keithcooper ----------------- My articles and videos are always free to access. Any help with running this channel is gratefully received. ----------------- I also have some affiliate links which earn me a commission if used. US Amazon photo/print gear: https://amzn.to/3l9vJC6 B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=2008... Adorama: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=r...