Dye Sublimation Photos
Prints created using heat, such as those from self-service kiosks and marked with “Fujifilm Quality Thermal Photo Paper” on the back.
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First, let the photos dry on a clean, flat surface.
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Next, gently wipe the surface with damp, clean towel.
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If prints are stuck together, there is no need to soak them in water as they can easily be peeled apart if dried.
Dye-Type Inkjet Photos
Prints using dye that penetrate into the paper surface and preserve the surface characteristics of the paper.
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If prints are dry and separate, use a soft brush to clean the surface.
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There is no need to soak them in water if there is not much dirt.
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If there is a lot of dirt, soak them quickly in room temperature water, and work quickly.
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If they are stuck together, they should peel away after being soaked for about a minute, so be sure to quickly remove them from the water.
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If you leave them to soak too long or forcefully scratch the image surface, the dye ink (color) will come away, and the color tends to fade or become blurred.
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If soaked in water, dry in the shade. The conditions may vary depending on the type of dye ink.
Pigment-Type Inkjet Photos
Prints using tiny particles of colorant that rest on the surface of the paper.
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If prints are dry and separate, use a soft brush to clean the surface.
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If there is heavy dirt covering the photo, soak in water and lightly wipe it away with your finger or a soft brush.
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If the prints are stuck together, they should peel away after soaking for around one minute.
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Do not try to force the photos apart because the image surface ink may peel away.
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After soaking in water, dry in the shade. The conditions may vary depending on the type of pigment ink.