Call for paper--digital printing

Call for Papers: Image Permanence Session
NIP18: IS&T's International Conference on Digital Printing
Technologies
Sep. 29 - Oct. 4, 2002

NIP18, IS&T's 18th International Conference on Digital Printing
Technologies, sponsored by the Society for Imaging Science and
Technology <URL:http://www.imaging.org/>, will take place September
29 - October 4, 2002 at the Town and Country Resort Hotel in San
Diego, California.

The General Chair of the conference is Dr. Mashiho Yuasa of
International Paper.  As co-chairs of the Image Permanence Session
at NIP18, we would like to invite you to submit a technical paper.
Abstracts are due March 8, 2002.  Authors will be notified of
acceptance by mid-May, 2002.  Complete papers of approximately 4
pages for the conference proceedings book must be submitted by July
1, 2002.

Proposed session topics include (other topics are encouraged):

    *   Test methods for evaluating light stability, reciprocity
        failures in accelerated light fading tests, dark stability,
        humidity-fastness, water-fastness, susceptibility to
        fingerprint damage, and resistance to the effects of ozone
        and other atmospheric pollutants

    *   Catalytic fading and ink-media interactions

    *   Permanence considerations in the formulation of dye-based,
        pigmented, and dye-pigment hybrid inksets (both aqueous and
        solvent-based)

    *   Image stability considerations in media design

    *   Influence of 4-ink, 6-ink, and 8-ink systems (and image
        structure) on image permanence

    *   Permanence of chromogenic color papers designed for digital
        imaging applications

    *   Permanence of thermal dye transfer (dye sublimation),
        xerographic, and other digital processes

    *   Permanence issues with textile and fabric printing

    *   Effects of liquid and film laminates on image permanence

    *   Test methods for outdoor weathering--the role of performance
        warranties

    *   Densitometric vs. colorimetric methods for the evaluation of
        color fading

    *   ANSI, ISO, and ASTM standards activities related to the
        permanence of digitally printed images

As inkjet and other forms of digital printing continues its rapid
expansion into mainstream amateur, professional portrait and
wedding, and commercial photography markets, image permanence has
become an increasingly important topic.  People are displaying and
storing inkjet and other digital prints in the same ways that
traditional color photographs have always been used.  Questions are
increasingly being asked about how long prints made with these new
digital technologies will last, and how their permanence compares
with that of traditional color photographs.  Based on the success of
this year's two-day Image Permanence Session which took place in
October in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, we invite you to participate in
what is certain to be a very informative and exciting event!

IS&T's International Conference on Digital Printing Technologies is
recognized worldwide as the preeminent forum for keeping up with new
directions and the latest advances in non-impact and digital
printing.  About 1,000 attendees, a Who's Who of the industry's key
players, will be on hand for a week of activities you can't afford
to miss: 200 contributed papers and posters, a print gallery, an
extensive program of tutorials, keynote addresses each day by
industry leaders from North America, Europe, and Asia, and
networking with all the right people representing hundreds of
companies and universities.  Included is an exhibition of digital
printing components, products, materials, and equipment that will
put you in touch with 50 or more suppliers representing all facets
of digital printing.

San Diego, California is a sparkling waterfront city that offers a
dazzling array of activities and attractions.  The sunshine and 70
miles of beaches are an outdoor lovers dream.  Parks (e.g., Balboa
Park and the San Diego Zoo), museums and theaters will satisfy
anyone's cultural appetite. The Town and Country Resort Hotel is
located in Mission Valley with easy access to a 27-hole golf course
and world-class shopping and dining.  You can hop on a light rail
trolley to downtown, historic Gaslamp Quarter, Qualcom Stadium, Old
Town, and the border at Tijuana, Mexico.

Abstracts and Information to be Submitted by Authors Deadline: March
8, 2002

    *   Abstract of approximately 200 words. Clearly state the
        technical content of the paper and, if appropriate, identify
        what is new compared to            previously presented or
        published material on the same topic.

    *   Author name(s), affiliation, address, telephone, Fax: , and
        email.

    *   75-word biographical sketch of the principal author.  Due to
        space limitations, a bio sketch of the principal author only
        should be submitted.

    *   Indication of preference (if any) for oral or interactive
        presentation. Author preferences will be accommodated
        whenever possible.

    *   Preferred session assignment (be sure to indicate "Image
       Permanence" session).

Oral presentations will be 20 minutes long, including a 5-minute
question period.  Interactive presentations will comprise a 5-minute
oral preview followed by a poster presentation with display boards.
Oral and interactive presentations are considered of equal
importance and merit, and the author's preference for one or the
other will be accommodated whenever possible.

Authors will be notified of acceptance by mid-May, 2002.  Completed
papers of approximately 4 pages must be submitted by July 1, 2002.
These papers will be printed in the Proceedings book, which will be
distributed at the conference.  Detailed instruction kits, including
order forms for audio visual equipment and other support, will be
sent upon acceptance.  Note that it will be the authors'
responsibility to obtain any necessary and appropriate clearances
from their companies.  Papers presented at NIP18 may also be
submitted for publication in one of IS&T's journals, the Journal of
Imaging Science and Technology, or the Journal of Electronic
Imaging, both of which are peer reviewed.  Contact IS&T for more
information.

Oral presentations will be 20 minutes long, including a 5-minute
question period.  Interactive presentations will be comprised of a
5-minute oral preview followed by a poster presentation with display
boards.  Oral and interactive presentations are considered of equal
importance and merit, and the author's preference for one or the
other will be accommodated whenever possible.  The conference
language is English.  Questions should be directed to

    Henry Wilhelm (US)
    +1 641 236 4284
    Fax: +1 641 236 4222
    <hwilhelm [at] aol__com>

or

    Rita Hofmann (Switzerland)
    +41 26 43 57 414
    Fax: 41 26 43 57 037
    <rita.hofmann [at] ilford__com>

Henry Wilhelm
Founder and President
Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc.
713 State Street
P.O. Box 775
Grinnell, IA  50112  USA

Rita Hofmann
Director of Research and Development
Ilford Imaging Switzerland GmbH
Case Postale 160
CH-1723 Marly 1  Switzerland


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