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» HP ink layering technology
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With the newest HP printers, inks, and photo papers, you can create brilliant, photo-quality prints that resist fading for up to 115 years, depending upon the HP ink and paper used.* That's more than twice as long as most traditionally processed photos.
*Up to 108 years, based on Wilhelm-Research.com light-fade testing under glass using the HP 97 Tri-colour and the HP 99 Photo Inkjet Print Cartridges on HP Premium Plus Photo Papers. For more information on additional permanence testing factors, visit this site.
 

» Quick tips

Fight photo fade
Be sure to keep your prints out of direct sunlight and away from intense heat.
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Dynamic duo
HP inks and papers: dynamic duo
Get smooth and realistic images by using paper and ink that work together flawlessly:
HP paper and ink cartridges achieve optimum reliability and performance when used together because they are designed together.
HP inks are a perfect match for the absorption properties of HP photo paper, so you’ll get the kind of high-quality prints that third-party supplies just can’t deliver.
Put it to the test
Fade-resistance: put to the test
Your photos will last for years — we've conducted the research and testing to ensure it.
We’ve invested in two state-of-the-art labs where our scientists conduct thousands of hours of fade-resistance testing.
HP's chemists co-developed an exclusive shield that protects your ink dyes from breaking down due to UV light and pollutants.
We also submit our products to Wilhelm Imaging Research, the industry standard for fade-resistance testing.
How is photo paper like an onion?
How is photo paper like an onion?
HP Premium Plus and Premium photo papers have six special layers to make photos appear crisp and last for years.
Each layer has a special job—from controlling ink absorption to building a moisture barrier to creating a smooth, glossy photo surface.

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