The Print

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Print jobs of our large scale photo art require the finest quality in hardware and software. Furthermore, image handling is performed by skilled personnel that has years of experience in photo art production. The production has the capacity to handle even large prints up to 2 meters in width and as such no limit on the long axis. Normally the Mount is the limiting factor. Out of the vast number of solutions we have selected the following that best meet our standards:

• Light Jet Print (Lambda Print)
• Inkjet Epson High Quality

C-Print / Light Jet Print

Also called Lambda Print/Photo Print. This technology adds a nice texture to the print and the end result gets close to a painting as we know it, where the ink is spread more even than the painting, but with the same kind of hard surface. Black, being the most difficult colour for any print, is handled perfectly by this technology. Transition from black towards the other end of the colour scale also translates nicely in the image. The harder surface in this print allows for open exposure to the room in which it is displayed. In that case protection from light and UV must be concidered.

Limiting Factor: Max width 125 cm (short axis)

Inkjet Epson High Quality

Inkjet is probably the best known technology for photo print jobs. This is no ordinary Inkjet though. The impression of this print can best be described as a velvet look. Concider extreme mat and a surface that changes when touched. I ran my fingers over a fresh print, leaving stribes in the print. This is a must see to believe, however, the backside to this technolgy is extreme sensitivity to physical contact of any kind. Therefore, we have to recommend a cover for the Inkjet prints. Due to the velvet surface, lamination is not an option for the Inkjets. For this purpose we recommend invisible glass with a UV configuration. Reflections are lowered in a very effective way, and behind glass this is as close as you get to the inkjet print.

The Cover

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A cover for a quality print is sort of a "need to have", where the main concern is: will it have a negative effect on the image presentation? The concern is justified, but we have made an effort to affect the images as little as possible or even improve the presentation compared to the original print.

When considering a cover for the photo art, the following should be taken into account: Aesthetics, Wear and Tear, Cleaning, UV exposure etc. The following options are available:

No Cover

Photo prints are vulnerable to any influence from the outside. The prime reason for no cover for the print is to present the image as real and beautiful as it gets. In this case it must be taken into concideration that life expectancy is likely to decrease.

Lustre

An alternative to open exposure is lamination using "Lustre" as the front layer. Lustre has a mat surface that gives an impression very similar to the original print. It is configured with UV protection and allows for carefull cleaning, using a wet cloth. In general this is a "Heavy Duty" choice with shipping and long lasting investment in mind.

Limiting Factor: Can not be applied to the velvet look; Inkjet on Hahnemühle paper

Invisible Glass

"Invisible Glass" is a term and not a guarantee. This cover is "the" option for protection of the very sensitive Inkjet on Hahnemühle. It may also be applied to other types of print. The glass is especially configured for art. Features are; limited reflection, limited refraction, high light/colour response (the image is presented as is).

Limiting Factor: Short axis max. 105 cm - requires frame

The Mount

• Hahnemühle
• Dibond
• Aluminium

Hahnemühle

Matt FineArt

These genuine artist papers made of 100 % cotton or pure alpha cellulose present smooth and textured surfaces and are provided with a matt Premium-Inkjet coating. This special coating permits high quality printing.

Dibond

Laminated 3,5 mm

Dibond is a flat panel material in a layered sandwich construction, comprising aluminum composite material (ACM) made of two pre-painted sheets of aluminum with a solid polyethylene core. The superior surface of Dibond is an interesting choice for expensive graphics and screenprinting. Dibond is around half the weight of aluminum allowing for cheaper shipments around the world. Dibond may be applied for "Art to the Edge" (no frame) or in traditional frames. It also allows for cover lamination with UV protection. 6 kg/sqm

Aluminum

Massive 2 mm

12 kg/sqm - max 150 x 300 cm

The Rear

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• Dibond Mount & Aluminum Frame
• Aluminum Mount & Aluminum Frame
• Traditional Frame & String

Aluminum Frame

Provides a modern strict design. The purpose of the rear frame is to support the weight of the image and furthermore creating an illusion of the image free-hanging off the wall. This effect may be emphasized further using special lighting positions creating shadow from the floating image.

The design of the alu frame secures a significant contact surface between the frame and the mount so that rivets and nails are not required for ficsation. A special two component glue configuration from 3M allows for alu-to-alu and alu-to-dibond fixing, providing sufficient force for suspending even heavy and large size images.  Every effort is done to maintain a beautiful over-all high quality impression of your art work, from front as well as rear.

This approach is well suited for Alu and Dibond mounts. A Dibond configuration is illustrated above.

Traditional Frame

Sticky Stuff 3M special configuration 2 component - hardening 3 days Temperature Weight Metal to Metal Plast to Metal