Dear Family Historians, Hi! My name is Sally, and I'm a Wisconsin-based archivist. I've been researching the question of ink-jet longevity for the October issue of my free montly e-zine "Ask the Archivist." The most interesting thing I learned is that brand *does* matter. The paper, ink, and equipment are all designed to work together. So if you've got an BrandX printer you need to buy BrandX paper and BrandX ink, too -- if you want them to last for 100 years (as some manufacturers claim). I had some not-so-great experiences with printing my own photos before I started researching ink jet longevity. Now, I've decided to ditch my ink jet altogether. Instead, I upload digital photos to my trusted local photo shop. The October issue of "Ask the Archivist" comes out next week. Subscribing is super-easy on our website: http://www.jacobsarchival.com Got questions for the archivist?.... Email me anytime! Sincerely, Sally -------------------------------------------------- Sally J. Jacobs, Archivist Email: sally.j.jacobs@tds.net Phone: (608) 332-1494 Web: http://www.jacobsarchival.com -------------------------------------------------- JACOBS ARCHIVAL SERVICES Our business is saving memories. + Scanning & DVD Slideshows + Long Term Storage Solutions + Organizing & Clutter Control