HP Permanence and Durability

Photos printed with HP Vivera inks and HP photo papers meet rigorous standards to ensure your memories stay beautiful for generations.

Prints that last for generations
Photos printed on HP photo papers using HP inks not only feature better image quality than photos processed by conventional labs or non-HP retail kiosks, but are more resistant to fading caused by light or heat.

HP invests heavily in the research and technology that ensure photos last for generations. HP researchers carefully consider both permanence and durability when they develop new photo printing supplies and expand existing technologies. Permanence refers to how well photos last over time, whether they fade when exposed to sunlight, heat, humidity or airborne pollutants.

Durability refers to how well photos resist accidents, such as from spilled water, smudging and fingernail scratches. All HP inks and papers must meet rigorous tests developed by HP and by relevant standardization organizations or independent test labs.