1. Features and uses
FUJICOLOR CRYSTAL ARCHIVE PROFESSIONAL VELVET PAPER is a **new** silver halide color paper specially designed to produce fine art prints. This Velvet paper has a unique smooth deep-matte surface design. The Velvet surface design includes a fingerprint protection layer which makes the handling of the produced fine art images much easier.
The diffuse reflecting surface characteristic of Velvet paper makes it very suitable to expose the fine art photos even under high lighting conditions. Reason is that the light reflection will be minimized by the Velvet surface. The Velvet paper can also be used for photo book application. The emulsion technology is similar to the Fujicolor Crystal Archive DPII papers. Therefore Velvet fine art images will reproduce enhanced color reproduction, white purity and excellent image stability. Velvet Paper can be used on all Frontier series and large format printing systems.
2. Safelight
Handle in total darkness. If safelight use is unavoidable, observe the following precautions.
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Expose paper no longer than 1 minute to light emitted through two Fuji Safelight Filter No. 103A (or Wratten Safelight Filter No. 13) in a 10-watt tungsten lamp safelight located at least 1 meter from the work area
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Safelight filters fade with extended use and need regular checking. Replace when paper fogging is detected.
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Exposedpaperissusceptibletosafelight-induced sensitivity increases in the exposed area. For this reason, exposed paper should be subjected as little as possible to safelight illumination.
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3. Pre-processing paper handling / storage
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The higher the temperature and humidity, the more paper, whether unused, unexposed or exposed, is susceptible to adverse changes in speed, color balance, physical characteristics and other properties. Unprocessed paper is best stored at low temperatures. Specifically, the following conditions should be used for paper storage.
Short-term storage: Store in a cool and dark location, away from direct sunlight, high temperature and high humidity
Long-term storage: Below 10 C (50 F)
Raw paper which has been stored at a low temperature (by refrigeration) should be set aside and allowed to warm to room temperature prior to being opened. If the paper is taken out of its packaging immediately after being removed from refrigerated storage, condensation will form on the paper surfaces, resulting in print color changes and easily damaged surfaces.
The shortest periods required to return freezer- or refrigerator-stored paper to room temperature (minimum temperature equalization periods) are as follows.
Features
Pure Whiteness
Finger print protection
Unique deep-matte surface
Excellent Image Stability
Accurate Color Reproduction
Clearer, more distinct print images and sharper text quality
Surface has strong resistance against fingerprints before and after processing
Creates an unique deep-matte surface for impressive display image with very little surface reflection
Highest level of image stability
Expanded color reproduction range ideally suited to commercial, wedding and portrait reflection
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