How to setup your files
360dpi
This is the ideal dpi for inkjet printing, you can send files at other resolutions although we dont reccomend anything lower than 100dpi.
Adobe 1998.icc
The recommended profile to embed in your documents, you are welcome to use Pro Photo as well as other profiles, so long as they are embedded we can convert them.
24h
We usually take less than 24hours to get your print ready, our consultants will let you know if it is a big order that needs more time.
8bit or 16bit
We accept both, you dont need to worry about converting for print.
Calibration
All our papers have custom ICC profiles to ensure that the shadows and highlights are not clipped.
Fine Art papers
Explore our comprehensive paper list to find one that matches your creative vision. Ask one of our consultants to profvide you with a free paper sample.
Canvas
Professional archival canvas printing. We also offer a matt coating to seal the canvas and prevent damage.
B&W
Due to our calibration for each paper, you are ensured of balanced neutral B&W prints. We utilise printers with 3 or more variations of black ink to create smooth tonal transitions.
Epson 11880
Expand your vision, print up to 1.6m wide
- 1.62m wide (64inch).
- Ultrachrome K3 archival inkset.
- Black density of 2.55 on Lustre stock
- Seperate matt black ink ensuring rich black especially on matt paper.
- 2880x1440dpi TFP head for fine details.
- 3 black inks for excellent gray balance.
Epson P9000
Next Generation Ink technology
- 1.117m wide (44inch).
- Ultrachrome HDX inkset
- 50% deep black density
- Seperate matt black ink ensuring rich black especially on matt paper.
- 2880x1440dpi TFP head for fine details.
- 3 black inks for excellent gray balance.
Canon Pro4000
New gloss capability with Canon Gloss Optimiser.
- 1.117m wide (44inch).
- Lucia Pro archival pigment ink set
- Chroma optimiser produces uniform gloss and eliminates gloss differential
- 2400 x 1200dpi
- 3 black inks for excellent gray balance.
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Q&A
What is an OBA (optical brightening agent)
These are optical brighteners that are added to the paper coating to make the paper apear whiter than it actually is. The down side is that the OBAs fade quickly leaving you with siginificant colour shift and is undersirable in fine art prints.
Papers made for sale or exhibition should not have optical brightners in them if you want to be assured of their longevity. This will mean your paper will be slightly warmer and this will need to be taken into account during the proofing stage.
How long will my prints last?
We use Espon and Canon Inkjet printers at our studios, both inksets are based on pigment technology designed to last 200+ years in archival conditions. Tests have been conducted by Wilhelm Imaging Research institute to confirm the durablity of these inks and it makes for some interesting reading. Read more
Pro Tips
Slightly brighter than you think.
Today’s ultra-bright monitors may misrepresent the brightness of your actual print. The way that colours are shown on screen is via an array of light-emitting diodes (or conductors in LCD). Colours are represented on paper using pigments. By definition this means there will be change in luminosity between the two mediums. This will be more apparent on matt papers than gloss.
When editing your images we suggest adding around 10% more brightness than you think is necessary. This will help you get a print that more closely matches your screen.