Digital Services

Scans

Scanning Philosophy

Over the years the approach to scanning has changed. We follow the convention: scan to size, using the optimum output of PPI that our printers are designed for. More then this and the printer dumps the excess, less then this produces and the software has to interpolate the file which is cinsidered not optimal.. We also follow the philosophy of one scan for many purposes, which we recommend for people who want to archive a working "Master File" for archiving. We create a  scan optimized for the largest size print you would need at 360 DPI in 16 bit, such as a 20x24. All scans are color corrected, balanced, and can be burned to CD or DVD for future use.  This file can then be duplicated and resized for any application you need for that size print on down. To further learn about scanners and digital imaging go to our "Digital Information" page located on this site.

Scan Price List

 Digital Custom Printing

We have six levels of quality printing.

Lab Quality Printing:

These prints take the place of a traditional B&W RC. or type "C" prints from the darkroom and come in glossy and luster surfaces. They are worked on but not re-worked on. They include some zonal changes and spotting and do not include a test proof.

Econo-Lab Quality Printing

These prints are half the cost of our Lab Prints. You do all the work and submit files that conform to our pre-flight instructions and we simply run them through our printers. Global sizing if needled is available.

Archival Fiber Base Printing:

These prints are the equivalent to traditional fiber base B&W prints from the darkroom. We have several choices of paper.

Exhibition Printing:

These prints include full zonal changes and spotting to resolve the image according to the photographers personal vision. Any paper and ink set combination we have is available. We test print all images to our satisfaction then present you with a test proof for any further changes before final printing. Price includes two proofs.

Fine Art Reproduction:

These prints are printed on your choice of "art paper" better known as "rag papers", canvas, or other substrates. We have a wide selection to offer and several ink sets to choose from. When reproducing an original work of art, please consider your "scan" price and possible additional charges for custom specifications.

Quality Display Printing:

These prints are for clients that need a more cost effective large size printing solution where the need for the smoother tonality of a lab quality or exhibition print is not paramount to the cost for printing.

  Ink Sets  

Ultra-Chrome K3: This is Epson's new eight color ink set with matamerism eliminated and bronzing and gloss differential reduced to a point that we feel it's not an issue anymore. Having finer picoliter jets, an improved color gamut, and a better D-max in the blacks, these archival inkjet prints have a permanency rating of seventy years plus and can be printed on most papers and surfaces.

1) CMYK

2) CMYMK

3) Custom Grayscale Photo

4) Custom grayscale Mat

Carbon Pigment K-6: This 100% all pigment ink set is rated over one hundred years and is exclusively for B&W printing on mat papers. The new K-6 ink set is perfectly neutral with tonality being controlled by the inherent tone of the paper you choose to print on.. They have a lushes deep velvety black and a look all their own.

5) Neutral K-6

Papers and Substrates

There are many types of papers and specialty substrates to print on and numerous amounts of paper manufactures. Listed below is a description of each type. We stock many of the most popular papers and can get any that are out there.

RC Micro Pore: are papers that replace the traditional RC prints from the darkroom. They typically come in Glossy, Luster, and semi-mat.

Fiber Glossy Based: Takes the place of a traditional fiber based print from the darkroom generally only good for B&W printing.

Art Papers: Are generally considered the 100% rag content papers. They include watercolor, etching, most mat surfaces and other textures.

Canvas: This substrate is mostly for reproduction of acrylic and oil paintings but has uses in outdoor display.

Rice Papers: You'll have to use your imagination for this. It also comes in heat resistant for lamp shades.

Clear films: Are used for negatives and artistic applications.

White films: Are used for a super glossy look and for unlit display purposes.

Back Lit Film: Is for light boxed mounted display.

Boards: Are for eliminating the need to mount the print or display.

Vinyl: Is primarily for banner display.

Adhesive Backed mat and vinyl: Is used mostly for display purposes.

Lab Quality Printing

Files are printed 2880, full frame,1/4" border, or flush, on Premium Luster or Glossy papers. These lab grade custom prints are equivalent to custom RC‘s from the darkroom. A Quality scan is included for 16x20 on down and can be purchased separately for the price of the scan. Normal burning, dodging and spotting is included. To further learn about digital printing and digital imaging go to our "Digital Information" page located on this site. Prints larger then the sizes listed are available and priced per square foot. Normal turn around is three days unless our work load dictates otherwise. 60” wide up to 100' long.

Larger prints are available @ $15.00 per sq. foot.

Econo-Lab Prints

These are prints from your files that we print as is. We do no work on these prints. All work is the responsibility of the photographer. Your files must conform to our pre-flight instructions located on our download page. Your files should be 300 DPI, sized proportionally or exactly to your final print size. All files must conform to the standard paper sizes listed   and can be printed with or without borders.  Files can be JPG, PSD, or Tiff's, 8 or 16 bit, but they must all be saved in a horizontal orverticle format. All files should be grouped by size with each size saved in its own sub-folder, burnt to CD,  DVD, or FTP'd to our web site (contact us first for ftp information). Paper selections consist of RC micro pore glossy, luster, or semi-mat surfaces. All images are printed RGB. Any deviation from the pre-flight instructions will be charged at the full lab quality pricing. For best results we encourage you to calibrate your monitors with any of the fine color management tools available or consult with a professional.

 Digital Archival Fiber Base Prints

These prints are the equivalent to traditional fiber base silver gelatin prints from the darkroom. They look exactly like a glossy fiber dried mat and are acid free PH neutral with a longevity rating from Wielhelm Research of over 70 years.

Vintage Paper Series

In our Vintage Paper Series we have reproduced discontinued papers from the past. Papers that we wished never left us now can be recreated for you on archival digital fiber paper. Our Standard Vintage Fiber has that classic look of a glossy fiber dried mat matching a silver gelatin tone exactly. We have several papers to choose from.

Oriental Segal

Kodak Polycontrast Rapid

Agfa Portriga Rapid

Generic Selinium Toned

 Larger prints are available @ $17.50

 We are experts at large oversize printing for exhibition or display purposes!

Exhibition Printing

These prints can be any combination of ink sets and substrates that are available and are printed at 1440 or 2880 DPI depending on substate. These prints are worked-on in the true sense of a traditional custom lab doing exhibition printing. They include full zonal changes, color balancing, spotting, and are resolved to the photographers personal vision. We test print to satisfy ourselves and then provide you with a test print for any further direction includes one test print.

Turnaround

We  print on a first-come, first-served basis.  Normal turnover time is five working days for proofs and five to seven working days for printing after authorization is received. Times can be greater or shorter depending on our work load. Orders that require us to fall outside our first-come, first-served basis will incur a 100% rush charge.

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