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Many people believe they get the best prints from a photo lab and that ink jet
prints aren’t as good. Although this may have been the case, it is no longer
true due to incredible advancements in ink jet printing technology.
The latest Epson advance in this arena is Claria photographic ink technology.
This has been introduced into a series of new printers
Claria Photographic ink
Many printers claim to be photo printers but Epson really delivers with this
new range of printers. The combination of Claria photographic ink and
compatible photo paper delivers images with the clarity, sharpness and
detail not found anywhere else - not even from a photo lab.
Claria photographic ink also produces great results on other types of
documents from letters to web pages.
This document gives you more details about the benefits of Claria
photographic ink and how it delivers such high quality photographs.
• Photos with richness, depth and clarity
• Smooth gradations and sharp detail
• Incredible colour range
Claria Photographic Ink overview
Introduction
Home photo printing never looked so good
• Stylus Photo RX560
• Stylus Photo R265
• Stylus Photo R360

Premium Quality photo printing

Photographs printed with Claria photographic inks are rich, deep and the
highest quality – even better than traditional photolab prints.
Superior glossiness
Claria photographic ink provides superior glossiness to the photos, especially
when printing on Epson Ultra Glossy Photo Paper.
Improved black density
The black density with Claria photographic ink has been improved so you
can achieve great details and tonal gradations on your photographs.
We are dedicated to developing ink and paper technologies that will extend
the life of a photo print as long as possible. Now, we have made it possible
to produce photographs that are:
Long lasting
for up to 200 years. In combination with genuine Epson photo paper, Claria
photographic ink produces photographs that retain their beauty for up to 200
years when stored in an album.
Fade resistant
Photos will stay brighter for longer. Claria photographic prints are
comparable to photo lab prints. This is thanks to a stronger dye molecules
structure, making Claria photographic ink much more resistant to light and
ozone than conventional dye ink.
Water resistant
With Claria photographic ink and Epson photo paper your photos won’t be
damaged by spilt water or wet hands.
Claria Photographic ink
Claria Photographic Ink overview
The benefits
Longer lasting photos



Claria photographic ink is optimised to print on a wide range of Epson
media to produce the perfect photographs, including an extensive range of
glossy papers. Epson media is designed to work seamlessly with our printers
and Claria photographic ink technology to ensure you get a perfect finish
every time.
Claria Photographic ink
Claria photographic inks are available in 6 affordable individual ink cartridges,
so you only need to replace the colour you use, saving you time, hassle and
providing a cost effective solution.
Claria Photographic Ink overview
Individual inks
Wide media selection

For decades, Epson has worked to improve inkjet photo-printing quality and
achieve the fade-resistance and long life offered by traditional silver halide
photo-printing technologies.
Now, with the introduction of Epson Claria photographic ink, the goal of
bright, vivid colour and long print life has been achieved. This means that
simply by using an Epson printer with Claria inks, virtually anyone can easily
produce professional-quality photo prints at home.
Claria Photographic ink
Two principle causes of fading are exposure to light and ozone.
Colours can fade when exposed to ordinary light, because light can weaken
or break the bonds that hold the atoms in the dye molecules together.
Those same bonds can also be destroyed by ozone and other oxidised
gases in the atmosphere.
Light and ozone break the bonds and cause fading
Molecules form a dense cluster – less vulnerable to attack of ozone
More atoms, tightly bonded together – making molecules stronger against light and ozone
Atomic Shields - protect molecules from ozone
Claria Photographic Ink overview
Why colours fade
With Claria photographic ink, the dye molecules contain more atoms, tightly
bonded together – so the molecules can better resist the effects of light and
ozone. To make the molecules even stronger, they are protected by atomic
shields and aggregated into dense clusters.
Claria photographic ink
Dense clusters of stronger molecules – fewer weak points allowing high light
and ozone resistance.
Less durable dye ink
Vulnerable to damage by light and ozone. Dye molecules get damaged
causing colour fading
The difference Claria photographic ink makes
Better than photo lab quality


The result is photo prints that retain their beauty under a wide range of
conditions.
Claria Photographic ink
Claria Photographic Ink overview
Claria photographic ink technology – the features
Ink type
Dye based ink
Target applications
Advanced amateur photographers and home photo
Characteristics
Optimised for printing premium quality photos
Fade-resistance
Excellent. Claria photographic ink has fade resistance beyond photo lab
prints. In combination with Epson photo papers, prints can last up to 200
years in an album.
Water-resistance
Excellent on Epson photo papers
Media Selection
Excellent. Wide media selection - plain, matte, and glossy papers


Claria photographic ink has been developed to deliver vibrant colour photos
with longer-lasting results.
It’s aimed at customers who want photo lab quality (or higher) results –
without the need to visit a photo lab. It offers excellent high definition and
glossiness on photos although it can be used for a range of printing needs.
It offers a range of benefits, including:
Claria photographic ink is currently featured in the following printers:
Claria Photographic ink
Claria Photographic Ink overview
Summary
Stylus Photo RX560
Stylus Photo R265
Stylus Photo R360

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