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4 Key Components Proprietary High Speed Inkjet Printing System Patented, Pigmented Inks Instant Dry, Porous Papers 100+ Years of Kodak Image Science The End Result: Kodak lab quality photo prints in as little as 28 seconds 1. Inkjet System – The “Science Behind”
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4 Key Components • Proprietary High Speed Inkjet Printing System • Patented, Pigmented Inks • Instant Dry, Porous Papers • 100+ Years of Kodak Image Science
The End Result: Kodak lab quality photo prints in as little as 28 seconds 1. Inkjet System – The “Science Behind” • Micro-Electro-Mechanical-System Print Head • Dual Cartridge System Means No swapping for a photo cartridge • Micro-Precision, Uniform Dot Placement • Dual Drop Sizes – 2.7 pL & 6.5 pL • 3,840 nozzle high density permanent printhead • High drop firing frequency • ½ inch printhead swath height (less passes) Micro-precision dot placement Poorly controlled dot placement
The End Result? Vibrant photos and sharp, crisp documents that are durable and last a lifetime (100+ years unprotected) 2. Inks – The “Science Behind” • Patented Pigmented Based Inks (vs. Dye-Based) • Dedicated Black Ink for Text, Separate Black Ink for Photos • Proprietary milling process for Uniform Particle Sizes • Proprietary protective ink coating for Uniform Gloss Levels • Polymeric Binders for Durability Kodak Technology Conventional Milling
Consumer Benefit? Dries instantly for immediate handling. 3. Paper – The “Science Behind” • Porous Paper Technology • Optimized formula for Kodak pigmented inks • 15 millisecond ink drop absorption • High gloss surface to maximize image quality and color rendition • Water and smudge resistance exceeds performance of dye-based systems Micrograph of 3 drops on photo paper immediately after impact Those same three drops 15ms later, showing only pigment remaining on surface
Consumer Benefit? Breath-taking, vivid colors for Kodak lab quality photos at home 4. Image Science – The “Science Behind” • Kodak Image Science • 100+ years of photographic expertise • Color management with wider color gamut coverage • Scene balance algorithms for auto image improvement • Image restoration algorithms • Incorporated in AiO Home Center software easily restores old photos • Advanced multi–level half toning and rendering processes • Combine to create continuous smooth tone images KODAK EasyShare AiO Traditional Lab Prints