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How do I Handle, Store and Frame Inkjet Photo Paper?

Here is a guide on how to handle, store and frame inkjet photo paper:

Avoid touching the coated surface. Handle the paper by its underside or edges instead.
Remember that the more sheen a photo paper has, such as glossy or lustre, the more noticeable the smudges would be.
Before printing, you can clean the photo paper from dust and debris. Use a lint-free cloth to polish dust off paper.
Clean the inside of the printer with canned air to remove paper dust. Here is how to clean printer rollers.
Fan the papers before loading them into the print. This also unsticks them from each other.

Allow printed inkjet papers to dry out for at least 30 minutes before storing.
To dry out printed inkjet papers faster, place an acid-free copy paper on top of the print to absorb the ink's moisture.
When stacking prints, interleave with acid-free copy papers to avoid rubbing off the ink.

Similar to how to store blank inkjet photo paper, avoid direct light, heat and humidity.
Environment must've a controlled temperature (70 degrees Fahrenheit) and controlled humidity (15-60% relative humidity).
For storage containers and sleeves, find ones that are labelled photo safe or archival quality and are free from acid, PVC and lignin.

Use archival mats and mount boards.
Avoid exposing your prints to heat such as high-heat substrates. Use a UV filtered glass to protect it from UV and air exposure.
Avoid using spray mounts and liquid adhesives as ink can react to humidity and moisture.
Avoid using taping the edges of the photo to bind it into a mounting board as it can damage the print.
Instead, use photo strips or photo corners.