Frequently Asked Questions
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How is the print compared to silver halide? How long do the prints last? What is the cost compared to silver halide? What process is used to make the 4x6s? How fast is the HP Microlab printer? What is the environmental impact of HP’s Edgeline Inkjet Technology?
How is the print compared to silver halide?
The HP pigment-based six-ink system is designed to work precisely with HP’s new retail-exclusive photo paper, producing a broader color gamut than dye sublimation or silver halide. And durable HP photo inks are water-fast—colors won’t run even if the print is submersed in water. How long do the prints last? “HP Photosmart Express and Microlab prints] have the best overall image permanence of any consumer 4x6-inch prints in the entire 130-year history of color photography“ - Henry Wilhelm, 2007  According to Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc, HP’s Edgeline Technology provides longer lasting prints. HP Edgeline Technology provides the greatest image permanence of 200+ years, versus dye-sub (4-26 years) and silver halide (19-40 years). What is the cost compared to silver halide? HP Inkjet’s printers draw a fraction of the power that minilabs need to keep their chemistry warm, and their heaters on. There’s no plumbing needed, no water, no drains, no eye wash stations, and a smaller footprint. What process is used to make the 4x6s? HP’s Edgeline Inkjet Technology means there is no longer any complex chemistry charting no lengthy chemistry dumping and remixing and no training of your personnel required on the intricacies of managing a chemistry based mini-lab.
How fast is the HP Microlab printer?
HP’s Microlab printer can print up to 700 4×6 prints per hour (typical throughput for average orders is ~500 prints per hour) What is the environmental impact of HP’s Edgeline Inkjet Technology? With HP’s retail photo solutions, there is no effluent, no silver recovery, and no chemistry-based regulations and permits to manage. |