ASTM_F_2292_-_03_2008.pdf

Designation:F229203(Reapproved 2008)Standard Practice forDetermining the Waterfastness of Images Produced by InkJet Printers Utilizing Four Different Test MethodsDrip,Spray,Submersion and Rub1This standard is issued under the fixed designation F2292;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This practice covers methods that can be used todetermine the waterfastness of an image produced by an inkjetprinter.Waterfastness is determined by the presence of inktransferred from a specific printed area to a non-printed area,orto neighboring printed areas of a different color.1.2 This practice can be used to evaluate the waterfastnessof the primary print colors(cyan,magenta,yellow and black),the secondary colors(red,blue and green)and composite black(cyan plus magenta plus yellow).1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns,if any,associated with its use.It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2D2244 Practice for Calculation of Color Tolerances andColor Differences from Instrumentally Measured ColorCoordinatesF909 Terminology Relating to PrintersF1125 Terminology of Image Quality in Impact PrintingSystemsF1174 Practice for Using a Personal Computer Printer as aTest InstrumentF1623 Terminology Relating to Thermal Imaging ProductsF1857 Terminology Relating to Ink Jet Printers and ImagesMade Therefrom2.2 ANSI Standards:3ANSI/NAPM IT9.9-1990 Stability of Color PhotographicImagesMethods for Measuring3.Terminology3.1 For definitions of terms,refer to Terminologies F909,F1125,F1623,and F1857.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 ink jet media,nrecording elements used by ink jetprinters to receive inks.The substrate may be paper,plastic,canvas,fabric,or other ink receptive material.The substratemay,or may not be,coated with one or more ink receptivelayers.4.Significance and Use4.1 This procedure may be used to determine how waterwill affect solid-fill color images produced by ink jet printers.4.2 Four different test methods are outlined to simulate themost common ways that materials are exposed to water.4.3 The method of water application may greatly affect theoutcome of the test.While one or more of the test methods maybe performed,to best qualify a product all four test methodsshould be used.4.4 The drip and spray test are evaluated visually,while thesubmersion and rub tests can be evaluated visually andinstrumentally.4.5 Test results are useful for specification acceptancebetween producer and user,for quality control,and for researchand product development.5.Interferences5.1 Ink jet media and ink sets may be purchased from avariety of sources and may affect the waterfast characteristics1This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F05 on BusinessImaging Products and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F05.07 on Ink JetImaging Products.Current edition approved July 1,2008.Published July 2008.Originally approvedin 2003.Last previous edition approved in 2003 as F2292 031.DOI:10.1520/F2292-03R08.2For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from the American National Standards Institute(ANSI),25 W.43rdSt.,4th Floor,New York,NY 10036.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 produced by a given printing system.A variety of media typesand ink sets may be used depending on the purpose of the test.The side of the media that should be used for imaging is theone recommended by the manufacturer/supplier.5.2 Interpretation of results should be made by one evalua-tor.5.3 Fluctuations in temperature and humidity may affect themedia being tested.5.4 Prints should be dry prior to testing since inadequatedrying time may affect the results.Twenty-four hours should besufficient for most inks and media.5.5 All comparative tests should be performed under thesame environmental and viewing conditions.5.6 The following evaluations utilize digital test originalsthat are created using personal computer software.Always usethe same originals when comparing printers,ink sets andsubstrates.5.7 Visual interpretations of a failure or success may varyfrom one individual to another