DuraFirm Technology ™ Inks and Paper DuraFirm Technology Inks DuraFirm Technology Photo Paper The Uni-Kit inkjet refill systems now come with DuraFirm Technology (Colorfast Ink), which has archival qualities (does not fade), is smudge resistant and waterproof on Durafirm Technology waterproof paper! These inks are the latest technology and guaranteed to perform and last longer than your original manufacturers ink! DuraFirm ink is archival quality. The result is that it takes about 3 times longer to see the fading. The ink wont run either when used on DuraFirm glossy waterproof paper. Example1: Fading Both pictures were exposed to the elements (sunlight) for an equal amount of time. The picture on the left was printed with DuraFirm Technology and was preserved much better. These pictures were run in a simulation experiment to mimick the effects of UV light over time: Printed with DuraFirm Technology Printed with original manufacturers ink Example 2: Waterproof Lets say you are sitting at your computer sipping your favorite cold beverage, printing a picture of your vacation. You take a sip, your fingertips are moist from the moisture on the glass and then you touch your newly printed picture. With ordinary paper the ink would run, but with DuraFirm paper and DuraFirm ink it is waterproof therefore, your picture has not been affected!