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Photo Paper is taking too long to dry

February 28, 2006 by Frank

The time taken for a print to dry depends on several factors:

• The amount of ink printed which in turn depends on the density of the image.
• The type of photo paper used.
• The humidity and temperature of the surrounding air.
• The brand of ink and printer.
• The air circulation in the room.

For best results:

• Use the same brand of paper as the printer.
• If you use other brands of paper such as Ilford or Celcast, make sure it is suitable for your printer.
• If you use generic or other brands of paper you may need to test several different types with your printer.
• If using refilled or generic cartridges and the photos dry too slowly, try using genuine cartridges
• Carefully remove the print from the printer once it has finished printing and place it flat in a warm dry environment with good air circulation.


2 Comments »

  1. G Roberts says:

    Will I get top class prints from using Ilford inkjet paper. Will the quality be as good as Epson.
    I use an Epson RX Stylus700.Comb. Printer?

  2. Frank says:

    Hi G Roberts

    Ilford paper is good quality, a lot of pro photographers use it for printing photos. I’m not sure which Ilford paper is best for your Epson, but if you go to http://www.jettec.com.au there should be some

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