MAR10Written by:Victoria Fenninger
3/10/2009 10:12 AM
In June 2008 Art Source purchased a new Epson Stylus Pro 9880 Printer. This printer can create quality Giclée prints as large as 44 inches by 100 feet!
Giclée (pronounced "zhee-clay") is a French term meaning to spray or squirt, which is how an inkjet printer works. However, it is not the same as a standard desktop inkjet printer, and is much larger. Giclée printers such as our Epson Stylus Pro 9880 have 8 different ink cartridges, so the image can obtain all the tonalities and hues of the original painting completely outranking its cousin: the standard 4 cartridge desktop printer. The 8 ink cartridges of our Giclée Printer include:
- Black
- Light Grey
- Light Light Grey
- Yellow
- Magenta
- Light Magenta
- Cyan
- Light Cyan
In Giclée printing, with complete tonal range provided by the inks and with no screen or other mechanical devices used there is no visible dot screen pattern. The resulting image is of the highest quality.
The Giclée printer can print on a variety of specialty media to create top quality prints for every printing need. Below are the print media we have available at Art Source. All of our print media can produce prints up to 44 inches wide with outstanding quality that will last over a lifetime.
Premium Luster Photo Paper (260)
For a glossy photo finish we have Premium Luster Photo Paper available for your printing needs. This Photo Paper delivers highly saturated prints by offering maximum ink coverage and a high D-Max for vibrant lifelike photographic reproductions that rival those of traditional silver-halide prints. It features the same Luster E surface traditionally used by wedding, portrait and school photographers. Its 10-mil RC base gives prints a photographic feel, and keeps the paper cockle-free.
- Highest color gamut available for vivid color reproduction
- RC paper base for actual photo prints
- Luster E surface finish
- Enhanced 2880 dpi printing for the highest quality output
- Dries instantly for easy handling with Epson inks
- 10 mil thickness for a durable photographic feel
Canvas
Made from the highest quality 100% cotton duck fabric, this unique heavyweight, quality canvas utilizes a tight weave that is ideal for photographic and fine art reproductions. With a high resolution coating that is pliable enough to withstand stretching, this Canvas displays a subtle texture for a true artistic look and feel. Combined with incredible color reproduction, a medium gloss finish, and an acid free archival quality base, this canvas is versatile enough for all applications that require the highest image quality and an archival display life.
- Highest resolution canvas coating for outstanding reproductions
- Medium gloss surface for easy spraying
- Unique texture for true artist look
- Heavyweight for quality feel
- Acid free 100% cotton archival quality base
- Stretchable for framing
Somerset® Velvet (255gsm)
When it comes to Fine Art Paper, Somerset® has always been the first paper choice among serious artists and printmakers.Somerset has a velvet matt surface. It is a 100% cotton, acid-free paper that delivers long-lasting prints. Ever since the 1700s and the days of handmade paper, Somerset has enjoyed a reputation for quality that has continued to grow through the years. This old world paper is available to you, with an ink jet coating, to meet the quality requirements of the most demanding printmaker.
- Acid free to preserve fine art and photos
- 100% cotton rag for long term durability
- Radiant white surface for vivid color reproduction
- Rich black images for prints with exceptional contrast
- 255 g/m² basis weight on rolls for versatility
- Velvet surface for rich details and accurate reproduction
Our Giclée printing prices 
are competitive, with a satisfaction guarantee.
Contact us today for a quote.
Copyright ©2009 Victoria Fenninger
The piece shown here has been photographed twice. Once to show the true colour of the art (and also show the area the next photo comes from). The second photo is a detail of the same piece of art. It has been lit in a way that highlights the texture it has been given. You cen see brushstrokes drawn on this piece that mimick the original painting to give each piece of art a unique texture. All of our texturing is done on site by hand to ensure quality.
