Datasheet

2. Humectant

management layer

• Comprised of a swellable polymer and novel cationic resin

• Provides improved compatibility of the paper across a broader range of ink

formulations

• Serves as both a humectant “sponge” and a weak dye-fixing layer

• Provides humectant control and good humidity keeping while minimizing the impact

on lightfade

3. Solvent-absorbing base layer

• A thicker layer designed to rapidly absorb the primary ink solvent, water

• Comprised of a swellable polymer and a novel cationic latex particle

• Provides for additional, stronger dye fixing capability

• Also contains microscopic beads to control the surface friction or “slipperiness” of

the paper, ensuring reliable feeding of the paper through the inkjet printer

• A special “matting” agent is added in the case of the Satin finish to achieve a unique

non-textured, semi-gloss appearance

The above three layers form what is collectively referred to as the “ink-receptive

formulation”. Critical to the success of this product is the COLORLAST technology

embodied by the cationic polymer additives called “mordants” that are designed to bind

and fix the dye molecules, along the ceramic nanoparticle in the protective overcoat. The

exact choice, concentration, and location of the mordants are critical to achieving the best

balance of image stability across the four main environmental factors: light, heat,

humidity, and ozone. Equally important is incorporation of the proprietary ceramic

nanoparticles present in the overcoat layer. Taken together this 7

generation ink-

receptive technology provides the following key benefits:

• A more uniform gloss appearance between the printed and unprinted areas of the

picture

• Greatly improved resistance to fade caused by light and pollutant gases such as ozone

• Faster apparent dry times and improved smudge resistance of the final picture

4. Pigmented resin barrier layer

• Extrusion coated polyolefin resin containing white pigments to provide an ultra

smooth, ultra-white final substrate

• The resin acts as a barrier to prevent the ink components form penetrating into the

base paper, eliminating paper “cockle” and adverse interactions between the paper

addenda and the imaging dyes

5. Base paper

• Produced from the finest wood pulps and state-of-the-art paper chemistry

• The same high quality, high purity base paper used for traditional photographs

• The heavy weight of the KODAK ROYAL base paper provides a premium feel

• Acid-free, non-yellowing

• Back printed with the KODAK name trusted for quality

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