The Digital Print - Contents
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Introduction
About This Book
How to Use This Book
Part I Understanding Digital Prints
1 What Is a Digital Print?
A Brief History of Digital Printing in
Photography, Graphics, and Art
Applications of Digital Printing
2 Component Materials of Digital Prints
Media Supports
Colorants, Binders, and Vehicles
Finishing Techniques
Part II Printing Processes
3 Early Computer Output
Dot Matrix
Line Plot
4 Inkjet Technologies
Overview of Liquid Inkjet Technology
Continuous Inkjet
Drop-on-Demand Inkjet
Phase Change Inkjet
5 Electrostatic Processes
Dry Toner Electrophotography
Liquid Toner Electrophotography
Electrography
6 Photographic Processes
Digital Exposure to Photographic Material
Photothermographic Transfer
7 Thermography
Direct Thermal
Direct Thermal Transfer
Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer
8 Related Processes
Thermal Autochrome
Cycolor
Risography
Part III Identification
9 Identifying Digital Prints
Gathering Contextual Data
Examination with the Naked Eye
Examination under Magnification
Using the Identification Flowchart
Checking for Confusing Similarities
Forensic Examination and Identification by
Destructive Analysis
10 Process Identification Summaries
Dot Matrix
Line Plot
Binary Deflection Continuous Liquid Inkjet (Iris)
Liquid Inkjet on Uncoated or Inkjet-Sized Paper
Liquid Inkjet on Inkjet-Sized or Matte-Coated
Fine Art Paper
Liquid Inkjet on Luster- to Glossy-Coated Media
Phase Change Inkjet
Dry Toner Electrophotography
Liquid Toner Electrophotography (HP Indigo)
Digital Exposure to Photographic Materials
Photothermographic Transfer (Fuji Pictrography)
Direct Thermal
Direct Thermal Transfer
Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer
Part IV Preservation
11 Factors Influencing Image Stability and Print Durability
Temperature and Relative Humidity
Visible Light and UV Radiation
Water
Air Quality
Storage Materials, Framing, and Handling
Blocking
12 Testing for Permanence
Light Fading
Thermal Stability/Dark Aging
Humidity Resistance
Water Resistance
Susceptibility to Pollutants
Blocking
Abrasion
Brittleness
Evaluating the Results
Understanding Test Results and Life-Expectancy Predictions
Standards
13 General Recommendations for Acquisition, Handling, Storage, and Display
Acquisition
Handling and Storage
Display
Disaster Planning and Recovery
14 Recommendations for Individual Processes
Dot Matrix
Line Plot
Liquid Aqueous Inkjet
Solvent-Based, Oil-Based, and UV-Curing Inkjet
Phase Change Inkjet
Electrophotography
Digital Exposure to Photographic Material
Photothermographic Transfer
Direct Thermal
Direct Thermal Transfer
Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer
Thermal Autochrome
Appendices
Additional Resources
Recommended Reading
Online Resources
Standard Paper Sizes
Abbreviations Used in This Book
References
Index
Poster


