Independent Research: Print Permanence and Ink Value Data
 

Kodak’s Consumer Desktop Inkjet Printing Systems Achieve Best-in-Class Print Permanence Ratings from Wilhelm Imaging Research
 
Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) is a leading independent print permanence testing laboratory. According to the results of print permanence testing conducted by WIR, prints created by the KODAK EASYSHARE 5300 All-in-One and the KODAK ESP 3 All-in-One Printers utilizing KODAK Pigment Ink and Papers achieved impressive—Best In Class—overall print permanence ratings.

QualityLogic Ink Yield Test Reports


QualityLogic is a provider of leading edge QA and QC test tools and services for the imaging and telecomunications industry.

View Comparative Ink Yield Test Reports
 
* Based on average ink costs only using annual print volumes of 150 4 × 6 in. color photos (printed on KODAK Ultra Premium Paper, glossy finish and highest quality photo papers from other manufacturers), 800 black text pages, and 550 mixed color graphic pages, utilizing standard ink cartridges available in single quantity pricing (i.e. no multi-packs, high capacity, combo packs, value packs or special promotions) as of September 2009. Kodak ink cost results based on manufacturer's own test data. Ink yield values obtained by continuous printing of black text documents and color graphics and text documents obtained in accordance with ISO/IEC 24711. Ink Yield values for photos obtained by continuous printing in accordance with QualityLogic Color Photo Yield Test Methodology. Actual results may vary.