GICLÈE PRINTING
A vital component of our work as professional Archivalists, Picture Framers and Fine Art Curators, is our Printing Services. The Art and Framing Company has a dedicated print department whose sole purpose is to provide our customers with the highest standard of professional, archival quality printing.As proud owners of the latest large format Epson printers, we can produce fine art archival prints of up to 64” (150cm) in width by almost any size in length. We use archival Epson inks which ensures all reproductions hold true to the artists vision, both in clarity and vibrancy.
paper stock.
The Art and Framing Company has hand selected print media from suppliers around the globe to insure all artwork is re-produced at its highest quality.
Our extensive range of heavy weight, gallery grade, archival printing stock includes:
MATTE STOCK
Photo Matte Paper | 240gsm
A beautiful uncoated matte finish stock that allows high ink absorption, perfect for letting the natural quality of an image to speak for itself.
True to colour, this product is popular with both artists and galleries and is a personal favourite of The Art and Framing Company.
HAHNEMÜHLE
Photo Rag Ultra Smooth | 305gsm
An especially smooth and silky soft paper for high-quality FineArt inkjet printing. The white cotton art paper has a discreet, very finely textured surface with a strikingly silky feel. The matte premium inkjet coating guarantees extraordinary print results with impressive reproduction of colour, detail and very deep black. Photo Rag® Ultra Smooth is versatile and produces impressive results for FineArt photography as well as art reproductions. The acid- and lignin-free all-rounder meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance and is perfect for high-quality black and white FineArt prints.
HAHNEMÜHLE German Etching (Textured) | 310gsm
A bright white, cellulose-based FineArt inkjet paper with an inkjet coating specially tailored for FineArt use. The clearly visible, exquisite felt structure lends the paper its lovely soft feel and tactile surface texture to produce prints with a stunning three-dimensional quality and depth. The high-gloss premium inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with perfect reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and striking contrasts. The barium sulphate within the coating gives FineArt Baryta the feel of a traditional analogue baryta paper and makes it a popular alternative for inkjet printing. The acid- and lignin-free FineArt inkjet paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance. FineArt Baryta is a versatile classic for FineArt applications and sets standards in the printing of both black and white and colour photographs.
GLOSS, SATIN & METALLICS
Chromajet PhotoPro Satin | 240gsm
A microporous resin-coated paper that is quick drying and wipefast. Offers high colour fidelity and very high batch to batch stability. Ideal for photographic prints and premium poster applications. With a subtle satin sheen, this stock is perfect for clarity and depth of colour.
Chromajet PhotoPro Gloss | 240gsm
This high gloss stock is perfect for images that require vivid colours and intense blacks. Chromajet Gloss has the look and feel of a traditional silver halide photo paper because of its true photographic resin coated substrate base. The paper is specifically designed for high quality professional photographic output and boasts a 90 year archival rating.
Chromajet PhotoPro Metallic | 240gsm
A premium stock with a unique pearlescent surface finish. The finish is similar to traditional silver-halide metallic photographic papers and offers exceptional image clarity and brilliant colour reproduction with a cool, high-gloss metallic finish with a blue iridescence. This media has an excellent black density, huge colour gamut volume. It is also quick drying and wipefast with high moisture resistance. The 100% virgin fibre media is sourced from sustainable forests and has received the Nordic Swan Award; the most demanding ecological mark in international paper.
Centurion Photo Gloss | 285gsm
An ultra-smooth, super white, high gloss stock that has the look and feel of a traditional silver halide photo paper because of its true photographic resin coated substrate base. The paper is specifically designed for high quality professional photographic output. It has an increased colour gamut, deeper black density and improved scuff resistance. Unlike other papers on the market the optical brighteners have been incorporated into the RC base. This unique feature means the paper will be more resistant to fading and yellowing. Optical brighteners can breakdown overtime due to sunlight exposure, moving the OBA’s to the base, gives the paper stronger archival characteristics.
HAHNEMÜHLE Photo Rag Baryta | 315gsm
A bright white, cellulose-based FineArt inkjet paper with an inkjet coating specially tailored for FineArt use. The clearly visible, exquisite felt structure lends the paper its lovely soft feel and tactile surface texture to produce prints with a stunning three-dimensional quality and depth. The high-gloss premium inkjet coating guarantees outstanding print results with perfect reproduction of colour and detail, deep blacks and striking contrasts. The barium sulphate within the coating gives FineArt Baryta the feel of a traditional analogue baryta paper and makes it a popular alternative for inkjet printing. The acid- and lignin-free FineArt inkjet paper meets the most exacting requirements for age resistance. FineArt Baryta is a versatile classic for FineArt applications and sets standards in the printing of both black and white and colour photographs.
CANVAS STOCK
HAHNEMÜHLE
Daguerre Canvas Matt | 400gm
A matt coated, poly-cotton inkjet canvas with a fine, uniform surface texture. The bright white canvas is characterised by its high degree of whiteness. When combined with the premium matt inkjet coating, it produces clean, fresh colours, fine details and black and white reproductions that are rich in contrast. Daguerre Canvas is acid- and lignin-free and meets the most exacting requirements in terms of age resistance. Despite its high grammage, the canvas has excellent stretch properties and is ideal for mounting on canvas stretcher frames.
HELIXx® Eclipse Premium Canvas| 320gsm
A polycotton canvas with a bright white, smooth matte finish with a wide colour gamut. This canvas stock is water resistance with good UV/increased fade resistance. Suitable for flat artworks or for stretching over a canvas frame. This stock stretches without cracking for a seamless texture.
file set up.
prepare your file
The professional standard for file resolution is 300 dpi (Dots Per Inch or Pixels Per Inch). We advise that you stick to this resolution and set your file up to your desired size.
save your file
We can print from most file types; png, psd, jpeg, pdf or tiff. Our preferred file is tiff as it is a file type that holds the most information.
upload your file
For our Online Print Service, upload your file by clicking the upload button. If you using our online Print Order Form, you can upload a file or provide a download link (Dropbox, WeTransfer etc).
Still not sure how to set up your file or if your image is of a high enough quality to print? Don’t panic! Our team is always available to give you advice and help you get print ready.
the process.
PRODUCTION
We aim to provide our customers with a speedy turn around but please be aware that we may be restricted by demand on our service or the nature of the stock used. We do not offer same day printing as archival prints require a minimum of 24hrs to cure. If your order involves printing and framing, please allow an additional 2-3 for production.
FINISHING
Prints orders are carefully rolled in acid free wrapping and tubed. Print and Frame orders are wrapped in bubble wrap for in-store pickups or boxed for shipping.
Please let us know if you require shipping or if you intend to pick up in store so we can invoice and process your order accordingly. Once your order has been completed you will be notified by our team.
print handling
+ care.
All our prints are handled with the utmost of care. From printing to packaging, our prints are scrutinized by our production team to ensure you receive a pristine product. Your beautiful new print is very delicate and it is our recommendation that it should only be handled and removed from its packaging by your intended professional framer. The Art and Framing Company can not take responsibility for any creases or imperfections.
order your prints.
There are many different ways to organize having your images, artwork and photographs professionally printed by us. We recommend our easy to use Online Print Service. For my complex jobs, fill out an online Print Order Form and our Print Team will get in touch
