Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Type II Announced

Fujifilm introduce Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Type II, a new silver halide colour paper for digital photo labs. Crystal Archive Type II replaces the popular Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Type One, making improvements such as more vivid color reproduction and brilliant whites.

Fujifilm USA Press Release

FUJIFILM INTRODUCES FUJICOLOR CRYSTAL ARCHIVE PAPER TYPE II

More Vivid Color Reproduction, More Brilliant Whites, Improved Highlight Detail and Image Stability

Valhalla, NY, February 8, 2005 - Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of imaging products and services, will debut the newest evolution in its renowned and trusted Crystal Archive Paper brand at the PMA 2005 Annual Convention and Trade Show in Orlando, FL with the introduction of Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Type II.

This new RA-4 silver halide color paper is designed to produce high-quality color prints, optimized for digital printers. In addition to the many superb features of the predecessor-- Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Type One, Fujicolor Crystal Archive Type II incorporates a new silver halide emulsion technology, coupler technology and layer design technology to deliver enhanced color reproduction, white purity, image stability and processing tolerance. When used in conjunction with the newly developed Frontier 550/570 Digital Lab System, it allows for Prints in Minutes performance—super-fast processing, which results in a dramatic improvement in productivity.

Fujicolor Crystal Archive Paper Type II boasts improved handling characteristics, more vivid color reproduction, more brilliant whites and improved highlight detail and image stability. Features include:

* More Vivid Color Reproduction- Retains beautiful colors ranging from subtle shades of green, vivid blues and reds. Skin tones appear more natural and cleaner. Gradation is more smooth and natural.
* More Brilliant Whites plus Improved Highlight Detail- Further improved whiteness, with clear and more distinct highlight details.
* Excellent Image Stability- Exhibits high image stability during long-term dark storage and excellent light storage stability, as well as sharply improved storability with respect to nitrogen oxide, ozone and other gases.
* Improved Handling Characteristics- Improved tolerance for processing unevenness and pressure-induced density variations that sometimes occur.
* Optimized Silver Halide Crystals for Laser Exposure - Yet Optically Compatible- Produces excellent prints from Frontier system laser printers, as well as other digital exposure systems and conventional photographic printers.
* Designed for Super-fast Processing- In combination with CP-49E chemistry on new Frontier 550/570, it allows for Prints in Minutes performance.

Technology Advancements
The introduction of this new Crystal Archive Photo Paper represents the latest application of Fujifilm’s advanced thin-layer coating manufacturing technology. Originally evolved from its proprietary film-layer engineering, this process requires extreme precision and control and is an area in which few companies are technically competent due to the need for knowledge and expertise gained over long-term, real-life experience with the process. This expertise can also be seen in the development of Fujifilm’s FUJITAC cellulose triacetate film for LCD screens, as well as the company’s DVD recording media.

Availability
New Fujicolor Crystal Archive Type II is currently being shipped to customers in most popular main sizes, which also incorporate a longer 610-foot roll from the previous 575-foot roll.

Fujifilm will be showcasing its full portfolio of imaging products and services in its booth #3508 at PMA. For more information, call 800-800-FUJI or go to http://www.fujifilm.com/pma.

About Fujifilm
Fuji Photo Film U.S.A., Inc. is a subsidiary of Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. and delivers technology solutions to meet the imaging and information needs of retailers, consumers, professionals and business customers. As a global leader in digital imaging, Fujifilm pioneered the development of digital medical systems, and today is the leader in digital minilab systems. The company was ranked in the top ten for U.S. patents granted during the last decade, employs 73,000 people worldwide and in the year ending March 31, 2004, had global revenues of more than $24 billion.

In the U.S., Fujifilm is a leader in delivering high quality, easy-to-use imaging and information solutions in the following categories: Digital Imaging Systems, Recording/Storage Media, Film and Imaging Systems, Motion Picture Film, Graphic Arts and Printing Systems and Medical Imaging and Diagnostics Systems. Fujifilm is an environmentally friendly, humane enterprise and an exemplary corporate citizen.

For more information on Fujifilm products, consumers can call 800-800-FUJI or access the Fujifilm USA Web site at http://www.fujifilm.com.

Published: Wednesday, February 09, 2005

Reader Comments

1. Dear Sir or Madam,
   
   How can we have the type 2 papers from USA to NZ? Please advise.
   
   Cheers,
   
   Paul

   Paul at 09:51pm on Wednesday, June 08, 2005

2. Hi,
   
   I have used the new paper and it is brilliant. I work fo Boots The Chemist and we recently upgraded form the 370 to the new 570 printer instore. The difference in quality is phenominal. I can't say a bad word against it so far.
   
   Well done Fuji.
   
   Cheers
   
   Stuart

   Stuart at 05:51pm on Friday, June 10, 2005

3. Can you tell me if prints using the new type II paper are compatible with dry mounting at ~180 degrees F?
   
   Thanks
   Mickey

   Mickey Ginn at 03:45am on Saturday, August 13, 2005

4. There is some information on APUG indicating that a "new" Fuji Crystal Archive Paper - type "C" or "P" requires different processing than RA-4, and is, in fact incompatible with RA-4. True? or ...?
   I have been working with my first lot of Fuji CA type PII, processing with RA-4, and while impressed with the results, note an odd dichro filter balance: cyan is required with *no* yellow (film is Fuji PRO 400H, exposed in daylight - w/o filter). Any relation to the above?

   Ed Sukach at 06:54pm on Saturday, June 03, 2006

5. Dear Fujifilm, is this the same as the "Crystal Prints" that you offered in the mid 80s' here in Japan, that were so expensive that I couldn't afford them? If so, I can be overjoyed if they are affordable now. The most awesome prints I have ever seen!

   nick in japan at 09:02am on Sunday, June 04, 2006

6. where can i buy crystal archive type 2 paper

   rob at 09:39pm on Wednesday, July 12, 2006

7. where can i buy crystal archive type glossy paper for Bangladesh market?

   Zahirul Islam at 06:37am on Saturday, May 05, 2007

8. I would like to find out how to get pro. printer paper for pictures.

   John Riedinger at 11:16pm on Thursday, August 23, 2007

9. Hi guys where can i buy type 2 fuji paper from in nz except fuji thanks.

   Avish at 02:45am on Monday, October 22, 2007