Digital Printing Studio

We are a low volume, high quality print studio. A typical job for us is the output of 5 to 20 A3+ prints, each one colour corrected with test strips checked by the customer before final printing. Around 80% of our work is for customers returning for further work.

Our images are produced on the new HP Z3100 12 ink inkjet printer. This printer is capable of producing outstanding prints of superb quality accurately reproducing colour. The Z3100 was also voted best large format printer of the 2007 by TIPA.
In addition Prints produced using the HP Z3100 with VIVERA inks printed on Hahneműle Digital Fine Art papers have been tested by the Willhelm Institute in america and will last up to 200 years under controlled conditions.

Hahneműle Photo Rag Matt
A wonderfully smooth matt heavy weight 100% cotton stock with an exceptionally long life span if handled with care. Great results printing in both colour and black and white. The Hahnemüle Photo Rag was also voted Best Paper of 2007 by TIPA.

Hahneműle Photo Rag Pearl
A beautiful pearl finished heavy weight 100% cotton stock with an exceptionally long life span if handled with care. Great results printing in both colour and black and white.

Stretched Canvas
A heavy weight canvas stretched over a wooden frame, ideal for gifts and has no need for extra framing.
We stock two types of canvas, a beautiful Hahneműle with its associated long life span and another particularly heavy weight, textured, durable canvas.

Satin Photo Paper
Suitable for photos, everyday large format printing and is ideal when price is an issue. Its presentation & durability can be increased by laminating.

Poster Paper
A heavy weight bond paper ideal for laminating.

Laser
A high quality laser print in colour or black and white.

Gloss Over
A gloss ink coating sprayed on as part of the printing process. This will ensure all areas of the print have the same reflective quality.

Other services
Laminating
A plastic sheet coating applied to each side of the poster.
Available in matt or gloss.

Spray Fixative
A protective spray that reduces the risk of fading and the risk of accidental damage to delicate prints.

Scanning
Scans can be taken from may different sources including prints, negatives and slides. Please ask for more details.

Digital Services
This service covers any digital service necesary from colour management to photo retouching, please ask for more details.