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eserving Color Copies
Copier Operator’s Manual/Basic Operations
Chapter 1 Introduction
Preserving Color Copies
The following points are called to your attention for preserving color copies in the most
appropriate way.
Fading due to exposure to light
As with printed materials and photographs, this is not a problem if the copies are stored
under normal conditions. Even if copies are exposed for two years to the fluorescent lighting
used in a regular office environment, colors hardly fade.
Color copies should be stored in binders or in locations not exposed to light if they are to be
kept for a long period of time.
Use of clear covers
When copies come in contact with PVC-type transparent covers, the toner on the copy will
soften, and the copy and cover will adhere to each other.
Use of adhesives
Only non-solvent glues should be used for mounting copies; solvents will dissolve the toner.
Test some glue with a color copy that can be used as a sample before use with the copy on
which you want to use glue.
Inserting copies between printed pages
When copies are included in books, the solvents contained in printing ink may cause the
toner to soften. The printed pages should, therefore, be thoroughly dried to evaporate the
solvents before the copies are inserted.
Folding of copies
Color copies differ from black-and-white copies due to use of toners in four colors. Each
toner deposited on the surface of the paper in layer is considerably thicker than with black-
and-white copies, and may peel if the copy is folded or wrinkled. Copies should be stored
using flat transparent covers, in binders, or carefully rolled.
Effect of high temperatures
If copies are left in areas of high temperatures (near heaters, etc.), the toner will melt and
colors will be mixed.
