ChromaLife100 is an advanced system for preserving the beauty of photos through a combination of genuine Canon dye inks and select Canon photo papers.

Since the inks used in Canon's inkjet printers are instantaneously heated to temperatures of 300°C or more, they must remain stable under high heat. Other requirements include the capacity to form spherical droplets without clogging nozzles, proper adherence to paper, and a chemical composition that satisfies the strict regulations of countries worldwide concerning the use of hazardous materials. Canon's original dye inks boast high brightness and superb optical density (OD) value, making possible outstanding image quality even on plain paper. These inks also resist fading and improve image permanence. In order to accurately evaluate image permanence over time periods as long as 30 or 100 years, Canon established a test method that simulates image fading under accelerated conditions.

Canon genuine paper comprises multiple layers, including a pulp layer to quickly absorb ink and firmly fix colors, an ink adsorption layer with a mirror surface finish that contains an agent to improve resistance to atmospheric contact, and a back coating layer to shield colors from light and gases.