HP 3200z Fine Art Printer
Fine art reproduction that’s done with inkjet printers is often called giclee printing. I find it a bit amusing that our industry acts as if this defines some standard or specification. In fact it is purely a marketing term that implies some common characteristics.
- archival, non fading color in indoor conditions
- use of art type materials like canvas, rag papers, or watercolor and photo papers
- typically framed or stretched around wooden “stretcher bars”
We have a wide variety of materials to use in this printer and many have been tested by the Wilhelm Institute. We offer stretching service to help finish the print.
Each print is meticulously cared for from loading the material, to spraying multiple coats of protective coatings. The color management is crafted for each individual material to make sure you get the best results possible.
For photographic output, we can use archival photo papers that rival Lightjet and Lambda output. Depending on paper choice, they can be archival into the hundreds of years – even without laminate.
To take full advantage of this print system, convert your scans or digital captures into a large gamut RGB Working Space like Adobe RGB or ProPhoto RGB. Beware of taking digital images through the RAW filter. It is very powerful and can be used for good or evil. If you’re trying to gain experience in image editing with the RAW filter, be sure to save the original to allow you to experiment and make mistakes. Also, don’t get focused in on one or two small areas or details. I often see images destroyed with the RAW filter in the interest of something simple like better contrast or lightness. Here is one of many tutorials and online help for using the RAW filter.
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