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The Fading of Prints

CSEF · 2002 Chemistry

David W. Frank · Reseda Senior High School, Reseda

Overview

Objectives/Goals My Project was to determine what type of color printer technology was most resistant to fading. Methods/Materials Six color bars (red, yellow, blue, green, magenta, cyan) were printed out of each of the three types of printers (Laser, Piezoelectric and Thermal) on to acid-free paper. A lightbox with UV lamps was constructed and two prints from each type of printer was faded for 39 days. As a control sample, three additional prints were stored in the dark for 39 days. The prints' colors were measured by a paint color analyzer at the beginning and end of the experiment. Results The laser printer sample faded least, followed closely by the piezoelectric. The thermal printer sample faded very quickly. Conclusions/Discussion My conclusion is that there is a significant difference in the fading qualities between the tested printer technologies.

Summary statement

My project demonstrated differences in how well prints from three color printer technologies resisted fading when exposed to ultra-violet light.

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My project demonstrated differences in how well prints from three color printer technologies resisted fading when exposed to ultra-violet light.

Competition history

  • CSEF 2002 Chemistry · Entry S0512

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