GICLÈE PRINTING
A vital component of our work as professional Archivalists, Picture Framers and Fine Art Curators, is our Fine Art Printing Service. Art and Framing Co has a dedicated print department whose sole purpose is to provide our clients 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” in width by almost any size in length. We use archival Epson UltraChrome Pro inks which ensures all reproductions hold true to the artists vision, both in clarity and vibrancy.
paper stock.
We source the best archival papers from respected brands like Hahnemühle, Ilford & Canson, and use Epson UltraChrome pigment inks to ensure you get the best result possible out of every image. These prints have been independently assessed as archival, with a lifespan ranging from 100 to many hundreds of years in proper storage.
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.
ILFORD Smooth Cotton Rag | 310gsm
Smooth Cotton Rag is offered as the perfect choice for crisp detail.
The new GALERIE 100% Cotton fourdriner-made rag papers lead the way within the range in meeting the needs of professional fine art printers. Photographers and print-makers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and love from ILFORD. With no optical brighteners and the longevity, image stability and a clean matt surface required for the very best in fine art printing.
ILFORD Textured Cotton Rag | 310gsm
Textured Cotton range features a contoured surface for enhanced creative expression.
The new GALERIE 100% Cotton fourdriner-made rag papers lead the way within the range in meeting the needs of professional fine art printers. Photographers and print-makers alike can rely on these new papers to produce the highest quality images they have come to know and love from ILFORD. With no optical brighteners and the longevity, image stability and a clean matt surface required for the very best in fine art printing.
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
ILFORD GALERIE Satin Photo | 260gsm
With a subtle satin sheen, this stock is perfect for clarity and depth of colour.
GALERIE Satin Photo 260gsm is a heavy weight, high quality inkjet photo paper offering accurate reproductive qualities, extended longevity and a robust surface for exceptional yet durable prints.
As with its gloss equivalent, this paper is created using the very latest universal inkjet coating technology. The satin surface is perfect for every type of image genre from stunning portraits and scenic landscapes to wildlife.
ILFORD GALERIE Glossy Photo | 260gsm
This high gloss stock is perfect for images that require vivid colours and intense blacks.
GALERIE Glossy Photo 260gsm is a heavy weight, high quality inkjet photo paper offering accurate reproductive qualities, extended longevity and a robust surface for exceptional yet durable prints.
As with its lustre equivalent, this paper is created using the very latest universal inkjet coating technology. The gloss surface is perfect for every type of image genre from stunning mono conversions, abstracts, macros or architecture.
ILFORD GALERIE Metallic Gloss | 260gsm
A premium stock with a unique iridium finish that gives every image a three-dimensional look ensuring that each print truly comes to life.
This resin coated paper is 260gsm and is suitable for creating display and exhibition prints or alternatively prints can be added to photo albums or portfolio work to create additional impact.
Although the media adds an additional creative angle to portrait and studio photography, it also lends itself perfectly to enhancing mechanical, industrial or architectural images.
ILFORD GALERIE Gold Fibre Gloss | 310gsm
An ultra-smooth, super white, high gloss stock that has the look and feel of a traditional silver halide photo paper.
A throwback to a bygone era, this traditional fibre-base photo paper is ideal for high quality black and white printing and offers an exceptional wide gamut for color, detail and tonality.
In developing GALERIE Gold Fibre Gloss, ILFORD has taken into account all the elements that make the perfect traditional photo paper, reminiscent of papers produced for the darkroom.
With no optical brighteners, and a seamless transition between contrast, shadow detail and highlight areas, this stunning addition to the GALERIE range is a sure winner with fine artists and photographers alike.
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.
ILFORD Décor Canvas Bright White | 380gsm
ILFORD GALERIE Décor Canvas Bright White is a cotton/polyester blend canvas with a bright white tint designed to offer high performance professional photographic and décor art reproduction. The matt structure of the surface produces a more decorative effect by enhancing details such as texture.
Perfect for stretching and framing with its superior stretchability and resistance to folding crack.
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
Print 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 more complex jobs, email us at production@artandframingco.com.au or click on the ARTIST ORDER PORTAL link, fill out our form and our Print Team will get in touch.
