About our prints
Extra large 40" print edition by Tim Platt
All our printing and fulfilment is handled by The Printspace, the UK’s leading Fine Art and Photographic printers. Since opening in October 2007, the Printspace has enjoyed acclaim from both industry professionals and clients alike, firmly establishing itself as a best-in-class with a reputation in quality second to none.
The Printspace is certified 100% carbon neutral.
Giclee versus C-type
Unlike C-types, which are continuous tone, chemical process prints, where colors are produced by a chemical reaction, the colors on Giclées inkjet prints are produced by applying pure pigment inks directly to the paper. As a result, you can achieve a wider range of colors (known as the gamut) with an inkjet process, especially the purer colors at the extreme end of the spectrum. So, if you have an image with bright punchy colors, and having those colors really stand out is an important part of the effect you’re trying to achieve, then you might want to choose Giclée over C-type.
Colour range
Like your home inkjet printer, professional Giclée printers use the CMYK color process, except that they feature a multiple ink cartridge, 8 channel printhead based on the CMYK color model, adding light magenta, light cyan and 3 levels of black. In combination with our bespoke color profiles, our true Giclée prints deliver unrivalled color accuracy with superior black & whites, exceptional color gamut and sublimely smooth gradient transitions.
Archival qualityGiclée printers use a higher quality of fade-resistant, archival, pigment-based inks. When applied to high quality archival substrates, such as the gold standard papers we use: Canson Baryta or Hahnemühle cotton-based, acid free Rag papers. This results in an unbeatable archival lifespan of up to 200 years.
