When it comes to the quality of a print, there are three key factors that make all the difference: the paper, the ink, and the printer. The visual result and longevity of a print are what sets high-quality prints apart from regular ones. Fine art printing papers, for example, allow for higher printing resolution and a wider dynamic range, resulting in deeper blacks and brighter whites. This increased dynamic range brings out details in both the shadows and highlights of a picture, allowing for a stronger visual impact.
The ink and printer also play a critical role in achieving high-quality prints. High-end printers are capable of producing higher resolutions and more detailed images than regular printers, thanks to their use of better-quality ink systems that can consist of up to 12 different colors. This results in prints with a wider color gamut that are more accurate and vibrant. The result is a fine art print that is stunningly vibrant and visually impressive.
Another advantage of fine art prints is their longevity. With regular prints, colors often fade over time, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. However, high-end pigment inks are designed to resist fading for generations to come. Similarly, high-end fine art papers are acid- and lignin-free, so they do not yellow or develop brown spots over time.
By combining these archival papers, pigment-ink, and high-end printers, we create what is commonly referred to as “museum quality” prints. These prints meet the highest standards for visual representation and longevity, ensuring that they will remain as beautiful and vibrant as the day they were printed, for generations to come.
When it comes to the quality of a print, there are three key factors that make all the difference: the paper, the ink, and the printer. The visual result and longevity of a print are what sets high-quality prints apart from regular ones. Fine art printing papers, for example, allow for higher printing resolution and a wider dynamic range, resulting in deeper blacks and brighter whites. This increased dynamic range brings out details in both the shadows and highlights of a picture, allowing for a stronger visual impact.
The ink and printer also play a critical role in achieving high-quality prints. High-end printers are capable of producing higher resolutions and more detailed images than regular printers, thanks to their use of better-quality ink systems that can consist of up to 12 different colors. This results in prints with a wider color gamut that are more accurate and vibrant. The result is a fine art print that is stunningly vibrant and visually impressive.
Another advantage of fine art prints is their longevity. With regular prints, colors often fade over time, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. However, high-end pigment inks are designed to resist fading for generations to come. Similarly, high-end fine art papers are acid- and lignin-free, so they do not yellow or develop brown spots over time.
By combining these archival papers, pigment-ink, and high-end printers, we create what is commonly referred to as “museum quality” prints. These prints meet the highest standards for visual representation and longevity, ensuring that they will remain as beautiful and vibrant as the day they were printed, for generations to come.
At JapanPrints.shop, we use both the Epson UltraChrome Pro and Canon LUCIA Pro ink-systems depending on the size of the print. Both ink-systems are pigment-based inks, which makes them excellent choices for producing high-quality prints that are both visually stunning and long-lasting.
One of the key advantages of pigment-based inks is their exceptional lightfastness. Unlike dye-based inks, which can fade and discolor over time, pigment-based inks are designed to resist fading and discoloration, even when exposed to direct sunlight. This means that our prints will remain vibrant and beautiful for many years to come.
Both ink-systems have a wider color gamut than regular inks, allowing us to achieve greater color accuracy and vibrancy in our prints. They are also known for their exceptional print resolution and sharpness, and are capable of producing prints with incredibly fine details.
We work with high-end Canon and Epson inkjet printers that are specifically designed for fine art printing, and are equipped with advanced printing technologies that allow us to achieve exceptional quality and detail in our prints. Their ultra-high resolution capabilities allow us to produce stunning fine art prints that are true to life and visually stunning.
We use Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper for its excellent qualities that make it ideal for producing high-quality prints that are both visually stunning and long-lasting.
One of the key advantages of Hahnemühle Photo Rag is its exceptional print quality. Made from 100% cotton, this paper has a natural white color that produces prints with stunning color accuracy and vibrancy. Its matte surface finish reduces glare and provides a velvety texture that enhances the visual impact of the image. Having a surface that displays the picture without glare makes a huge difference in how a print looks under real-life conditions.
Another advantage of Hahnemühle Photo Rag is its exceptional archival quality. This paper is acid- and lignin-free, which means that it won’t yellow or fade over time. This is a key feature of fine art printing, as it ensures that our prints will retain their beauty and vibrancy for generations to come.
Additionally, Hahnemühle Photo Rag has exceptional weight and thickness, which gives our prints a substantial feel and adds to their overall quality and durability. This is especially important for our Miniature FineArt Prints, which are often used as luxurious greeting cards instead of being framed behind glass. How a paper feels when held in hand is of great importance to us.
At JapanPrints.shop, we use both the Epson UltraChrome Pro and Canon LUCIA Pro ink-systems depending on the size of the print. Both ink-systems are pigment-based inks, which makes them excellent choices for producing high-quality prints that are both visually stunning and long-lasting.
One of the key advantages of pigment-based inks is their exceptional lightfastness. Unlike dye-based inks, which can fade and discolor over time, pigment-based inks are designed to resist fading and discoloration, even when exposed to direct sunlight. This means that our prints will remain vibrant and beautiful for many years to come.
Both ink-systems have a wider color gamut than regular inks, allowing us to achieve greater color accuracy and vibrancy in our prints. They are also known for their exceptional print resolution and sharpness, and are capable of producing prints with incredibly fine details.
We use Hahnemühle Photo Rag paper for its excellent qualities that make it ideal for producing high-quality prints that are both visually stunning and long-lasting.
One of the key advantages of Hahnemühle Photo Rag is its exceptional print quality. Made from 100% cotton, this paper has a natural white color that produces prints with stunning color accuracy and vibrancy. Its matte surface finish reduces glare and provides a velvety texture that enhances the visual impact of the image. Having a surface that displays the picture without glare makes a huge difference in how a print looks under real-life conditions.
Another advantage of Hahnemühle Photo Rag is its exceptional archival quality. This paper is acid- and lignin-free, which means that it won’t yellow or fade over time. This is a key feature of fine art printing, as it ensures that our prints will retain their beauty and vibrancy for generations to come.
Additionally, Hahnemühle Photo Rag has exceptional weight and thickness, which gives our prints a substantial feel and adds to their overall quality and durability. This is especially important for our Miniature FineArt Prints, which are often used as luxurious greeting cards instead of being framed behind glass. How a paper feels when held in hand is of great importance to us.
We work with high-end Canon and Epson inkjet printers that are specifically designed for fine art printing, and are equipped with advanced printing technologies that allow us to achieve exceptional quality and detail in our prints. Their ultra-high resolution capabilities allow us to produce stunning fine art prints that are true to life and visually stunning.
At JapanPrints.shop, we take pride in the quality of our fine art prints. Our prints are created with the highest attention to detail and are produced using only the finest materials. While we offer our prints in a variety of sizes, including postcard size, it’s important to remember that these are still fine art prints and should be treated as such. Unlike a traditional postcard, the surface of our fine art prints is delicate and can be easily damaged if not handled properly.
Many customers choose to use our postcard-sized prints as luxury greeting cards, and we think it’s a beautiful way to gift a fine art print in this way. However, we want to make sure that our customers understand that these prints are not as durable as traditional postcards and should be handled with care. To ensure the longevity of the print when it is given or sent as a greeting card, we recommend protecting it in a plastic sleeve and placing it inside a protective envelope so that the receiving person can enjoy the print displayed on their desk, a shelf or framed on their wall.
At JapanPrints.shop, we take pride in the quality of our fine art prints. Our prints are created with the highest attention to detail and are produced using only the finest materials. While we offer our prints in a variety of sizes, including postcard size, it’s important to remember that these are still fine art prints and should be treated as such. Unlike a traditional postcard, the surface of our fine art prints is delicate and can be easily damaged if not handled properly.
Many customers choose to use our postcard-sized prints as luxury greeting cards, and we think it’s a beautiful way to gift a fine art print in this way. However, we want to make sure that our customers understand that these prints are not as durable as traditional postcards and should be handled with care. To ensure the longevity of the print when it is given or sent as a greeting card, we recommend protecting it in a plastic sleeve and placing it inside a protective envelope so that the receiving person can enjoy the print displayed on their desk, a shelf or framed on their wall.
At JapanPrints.shop, we use high-end materials and technology to produce our stunning fine art prints. However, some parts of the production process are still done by hand. For example, all of our Miniature and StandOut FineArt Prints are cut by hand, which may result in small differences in paper size and the thickness of the border (unprinted paper around the print).
In addition, our beautiful cherrywood stands are cut, sanded, and polished by hand. Each stand has its own unique wood structure, which means that they don’t look exactly the same. These small differences should be considered as natural variations that are inherent in the handcrafted process and not as imperfections.
We take great pride in the fact that our prints and stands are handcrafted, as this ensures that every piece is unique and of the highest quality. The small variations in size and texture are a testament to the craftsmanship that goes into each and every one of our prints and stands.
At JapanPrints.shop, we use high-end materials and technology to produce our stunning fine art prints. However, some parts of the production process are still done by hand. For example, all of our Miniature and StandOut FineArt Prints are cut by hand, which may result in small differences in paper size and the thickness of the border (unprinted paper around the print).
In addition, our beautiful cherrywood stands are cut, sanded, and polished by hand. Each stand has its own unique wood structure, which means that they don’t look exactly the same. These small differences should be considered as natural variations that are inherent in the handcrafted process and not as imperfections.
We take great pride in the fact that our prints and stands are handcrafted, as this ensures that every piece is unique and of the highest quality. The small variations in size and texture are a testament to the craftsmanship that goes into each and every one of our prints and stands.
