KODAK Ultima Picture Paper with New COLORLAST Technology Delivers Inkjet Prints that Last More than 100 Years
ROCHESTER, N.Y., January 29 — Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the world’s longest lasting inkjet photo paper — new KODAK Ultima Picture Paper with COLORLAST technology. The vast majority of prints made on this paper using photo-quality home inkjet printers will enjoy brilliant color and resist degradation longer than prints made on any other inkjet paper. When used with the latest inks from various manufacturers, photos printed on the paper will last for more than 100 years in typical home display without protection from gas and humidity.Unlike some competitive longevity claims that only consider the long-term effect of light on prints, Kodak also factors in three other variables that play a significant role in picture degradation: heat, humidity and ozone. Based on that science, Kodak formulated its new Ultima Picture Paper with COLORLAST technology for everyday home display conditions — left unprotected on a table, placed under glass in a frame, or tucked away in a photo album — not just for highly-controlled, dark storage environments.
The key to this balance is the proprietary, three-layer ink-receiving composition. Using a unique blend of mordants (additives to “fix” the dyes) in the bottom two layers, along with nanoparticulate ceramic particles in the top layer to further stabilize the image, Kodak scientists have engineered a significant leap in longevity and color reproduction. New KODAK Ultima Picture Paper is now available in both high gloss and satin finishes, with 4 x 6-inch, 5 x 7-inch (high gloss only) and 8 1/2 x 11-inch sheet sizes.
