ASTM F2292-03(2008)
Standard Practice for Determining the Waterfastness of Images Produced by Ink Jet Printers Utilizing Four Different Test Methodsx2014;Drip, Spray, Submersion and Rub

Standard No.

ASTM F2292-03(2008)

Release Date

2003

Published By

American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

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ASTM F2292-03(2008)

Scope

This procedure may be used to determine how water will affect solid-fill color images produced by ink jet printers.

Four different test methods are outlined to simulate the most common ways that materials are exposed to water.

The method of water application may greatly affect the outcome of the test. While one or more of the test methods may be performed, to best qualify a product all four test methods should be used.

The drip and spray test are evaluated visually, while the submersion and rub tests can be evaluated visually and instrumentally.

Test results are useful for specification acceptance between producer and user, for quality control, and for research and product development.

1.1 This practice covers methods that can be used to determine the waterfastness of an image produced by an inkjet printer. Waterfastness is determined by the presence of ink transferred from a specific printed area to a non-printed area, or to neighboring printed areas of a different color.

1.2 This practice can be used to evaluate the waterfastness of 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 regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to SI units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

ASTM F2292-03(2008) Referenced Document

• ASTM D2244 Standard Test Method for Calculation of Color Differences From Instrumentally Measured Color Coordinates
• ASTM F1125 Standard Terminology of Image Quality in Impact Printing Systems
• ASTM F1174 Standard Practice for Using a Personal Computer Printer as a Test Instrument
• ASTM F1623 Standard Terminology Relating to Thermal Imaging Products
• ASTM F1857 Standard Terminology Relating to Ink Jet Printers and Images Made Therefrom
• ASTM F909 Standard Terminology Relating to Printers

ASTM F2292-03(2008) history

• 2003 ASTM F2292-03(2008) Standard Practice for Determining the Waterfastness of Images Produced by Ink Jet Printers Utilizing Four Different Test Methodsx2014;Drip, Spray, Submersion and Rub
• 2003 ASTM F2292-03e1 Standard Practice for Determining the Waterfastness of Images Produced by Ink Jet Printers Utilizing Four Different Test Methods-Drip, Spray, Submersion and Rub
• 2003 ASTM F2292-03 Standard Practice for Determining the Waterfastness of Images Produced by Ink Jet Printers Utilizing Four Different Test Methods8212;Drip, Spray, Submersion and Rub