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Re: long-term archiving

2016-01-29 05:29:38
John Levine <johnl(_at_)taugh(_dot_)com> wrote:

This probably seems pretty retro, but a good way to do that is to
print them out.  We know how to make quality paper that is stable for
centuries, and since the pigment in black laser toner is usually
carbon black, it's unlikely to fade.

The worry with laser printers is adhesion of the toner to the paper, e.g.
http://www.naa.gov.au/records-management/agency/preserve/physical-preservation/photocopies-and-laser-prints.aspx

Tony.
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