808.769.1550
WHAT DO YOU NEED IF I ALREADY HAVE A DIGITAL FILE?
We prefer files to be delivered at 300 dpi at
final print size, saved in AdobeRGB, ProPhoto
or sRGB colorspace. We can work with CMYK
files as well, particularly for graphics, but
RGB colorspaces produce superior photos.
Deliver the file as a flattened TIFF, PSD or JPEG file. Larger prints are generally fine to print at lower resolution than 300 dpi, with excellent results at resulutions as low as 180. Only small prints with extremely fine details will warrant resolution higher than 300 dpi.
If you have vector graphics, such as those created in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw, you may specify Pantone colors. Our printer has an embedded Pantone color matching system.
Give us a call, or email if you have any questions about file preparation.
Deliver the file as a flattened TIFF, PSD or JPEG file. Larger prints are generally fine to print at lower resolution than 300 dpi, with excellent results at resulutions as low as 180. Only small prints with extremely fine details will warrant resolution higher than 300 dpi.
If you have vector graphics, such as those created in Adobe Illustrator or CorelDraw, you may specify Pantone colors. Our printer has an embedded Pantone color matching system.
Give us a call, or email if you have any questions about file preparation.
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY PRINT FROM YOU?
We quote a three day turnaround for
photography and three days for printing, to
be safe. If you are pressed for time, please
let us know and we will do all we can to
better this schedule and deliver sooner.
I HAVE A PAINTING TO BE REPRODUCED. SHOULD I PROVIDE YOU WITH SLIDES?
Thankfully, no. We can deliver vastly
superior reproductions if we photograph your
original with our state of the art medium
format digital camera. Click here for more
information.
HOW LONG WILL MY PRINTS LAST?
The world's most highly regarded lab
researching the subject of print permanence,
Wilhelm Laboratories, has rated the HP Vivera
inkset as equal, or substantially better than
any other printer on the market for print
permanence on archival media. Under glass,
the prints are rated over two-hundred years
lifespan on many substrates. Our Premium and
Exhibition Quality media are all pH balanced,
so you can rest assured that your prints will
last a lifetime if properly cared for.
HOW SHOULD I HANDLE AND CARE FOR MY PRINTS?
• Never allow liquids of any kind to come in
contact with a print.
• Avoid touching the print surface. Clean the surface with canned air or a micro-fiber cloth (if absolutely necessary).
• Only acid-free, archival materials should come in contact with the print.
• Never allow prints to rub against one another in transit or storage. Always store them with the archival plastic sleeves we provide or acid-free tissue paper between prints.
• Framing under glass provides the greatest protection against fading from ultraviolet light and ozone.
• Avoid direct or extremely bright indirect sunlight.
• Avoid excessive temperature and humidity extremes.
• Avoid touching the print surface. Clean the surface with canned air or a micro-fiber cloth (if absolutely necessary).
• Only acid-free, archival materials should come in contact with the print.
• Never allow prints to rub against one another in transit or storage. Always store them with the archival plastic sleeves we provide or acid-free tissue paper between prints.
• Framing under glass provides the greatest protection against fading from ultraviolet light and ozone.
• Avoid direct or extremely bright indirect sunlight.
• Avoid excessive temperature and humidity extremes.
WHAT ABOUT SHIPPING?
We typically ship FedEx Second Day. We bill
actual charges for shipping. If you would
like a different FedEx service, let us know.
We are willing to ship with another carrier
of choice if you provide us with your billing
information, but only bill FedEx directly. We
use FedEx for shipping because of the
superior results we have had with them over
the years shipping valuable materials.
We charge a $6.50 handling charge per print for packaging for shipment. We charge this much because we use superior, heavyweight materials to pack your precious artwork and consider this to be a good form of insurance.
We charge a $6.50 handling charge per print for packaging for shipment. We charge this much because we use superior, heavyweight materials to pack your precious artwork and consider this to be a good form of insurance.
WHAT ARE YOUR PAYMENT POLICIES?
We accept all major credit cards, as well as
PayPal. A 50% deposit is required for all
jobs over $200.
