Handle with Care:
Always handle your fine art prints with clean, dry hands or use cotton gloves to avoid transferring oils
and dirt onto the print. Try to touch the edges rather than the surface.
UV Protection:
Exposure to direct sunlight can fade and damage your print.
Your print was sprayed with two layers of protective spray to prevent
UV damage so it can be framed without glass. However for maximum print permanence display the prints under museum glass.
Framing:
Use archival-quality materials for framing. Acid-free mats and backing will prevent yellowing and deterioration. Ensure the print is not
in direct contact with the glass to prevent moisture damage.
When using synthetic foils, adhesives and adhesive tapes, make sure that they are archival.
Humidity and Temperature:
Keep your prints in a stable environment, away from extreme temperatures and humidity levels.
Store fine art media at temperatures from 15° to 25° (60° to 77°F) and with a relative humidity from 40% to 60%.
Avoid areas like basements or bathrooms where moisture levels can fluctuate.
Avoid Chemicals:
Keep your prints away from chemicals and pollutants, including those found in cleaning products and air fresheners,
as they can degrade the quality of the paper and inks. Plasticisers and solvent-based ingredients can discolour the print.
Use only synthetic foils, adhesives or adhesive tapes without solvent-based ingredients and plasticisers.
Displaying:
When displaying your print, choose a location away from direct sunlight and away from sources of heat and moisture.
Indirect, diffused light is best to prevent fading.
Storage:
If you need to store your print, place it in an acid-free, archival-quality sleeve or folder. Store flat in a climate-controlled
environment to prevent curling or damage. Avoid rolling fine art prints as this can cause creases. Furthermore, do neither store or
display prints next to air conditioners or humidifiers nor in rooms where work is being carried out using paints, varnishes
or oil containing solvents. Pollutant concentrations can occur at the air inlets and outlets and cause discolouration.
Cleaning:
Dust your framed print with gentle soft brush. If your print is not framed, it's best to avoid cleaning the surface directly.
For the glass or acrylic cover of framed prints, use a gentle cleaner that does not contain ammonia.
Regular Checks:
Periodically check your print for signs of damage, such as fading, discoloration, or moisture.
Early detection can prevent permanent damage.
Professional Advice:
If you're unsure about framing or displaying your fine art print, consult with a professional framer who is experienced
with archival techniques.
Paper:
All Hahnemühle papers are
· Acid-free with a pH-value between 7,5 and 9,5
· Neutral and vegan sizing
· Calcium carbonate buffer of at least 4% to neutralize air pollutants
· Lignin-free (free of wood fibres)
· Made from pure water and bleached (tcf/ecf) α-cellulose or linters
Therefore, all Hahnemühle papers are extremely age resistant and offer the highest life expectancy of several hundred years.
All Hahnemühle FineArt inkjet papers provide the best conditions to create long-lasting fine art inkjet prints which
can last for more than 100 years. To achieve the desired print permanence, please
follow the recommendations.
* All recommendations should be understood as a guideline. Due to different inks and worldwide varying environmental and ambient conditions,
Hahnemühle does not guarantee the print permanence.
