Vision Graphics - Giclée Fine Art Prints

last updated
Feb 2008

The term "Giclée Print" signifies an elevation in printmaking technology. Images are printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates including canvas, textured fine art and photographic paper. The amazing EPSON STYLUS PRO 9600 large-format printer produces stunning inkjet prints that are ideal for artists who wish to reproduce their artwork as needed, or ‘on-demand’ with minimal effort and at a reasonable cost. Resulting prints are widely used for exhibitions, display and decorative purposes.

We can accept most application files for printing (Xpress, Illustrator, InDesign etc) but prefer Photoshop TIFF files, which can be in either Adobe RGB or CMYK colour-space. Please contact our Production Managers for more information if required.

Vision Graphics also offers canvas-stretching and print framing services – see our print finishing pricelist.

Media available includes:
Albrecht Durer: A 50% rag-based paper with a subtle textured surface that replicates the fine fabric of renaissance wall hangings. 210gsm

Photo Rag: A bright 100% cotton rag, acid-free paper designed specially for optimum photographic reproduction. 308gsm

GMS Premium Matte Canvas*: A Poly/Seedless Cotton canvas featuring a smooth matt fine-textured finish with a bright white base achieving the best possible whites on canvas . Due to its smooth finish it is able to achieve greater detail, almost as if printing on paper stock. 430 gsm

Radiant White: A thick, smooth bright white matte 100% rag watercolour paper with a radiant surface for vivid colour reproduction. 190gsm

Fredrix Gloss Canvas: A gloss stippled surface provides very saturated colours, richer blacks and a more natural canvas look. 370gsm

Textured Fine Art Paper: Heavy weight matt watercolour paper. 100% cotton and acid-free, this is the highest-quality ink to material combination for museum-quality archival printing. Textured Fine Art Paper incurs a 20% loading. 225gsm

Normal service: 3 - 4 Days for single output
Express service: Add 50% (subject to workload)

		Giclée Papers & Canvas Textured Fine Art Paper incurs a 20% loading
Inch	cm	From File	From Film	Additionals
8 x 12	20.32 x 30.48	35	55	25
A4	21 x 29.7	35	50	25
14 x 17	35.56 x 43.18	60	95	40
A3	29.7 x 42	60	95	40
17 x 23	43.18 x 58.42	85	130	60
A2	42 x 59.4	85	130	60
20 x 7	50.8 x 17.78	60	90	50
20 x 20	50.8 x 50.8	95	145	85
23 x 33	58.42 x 83.82	150	195	105
A1	59.4 x 84.1	150	210	105
30 x 10	76.2 x 25.4	125	185	100
30 x 30	76.2 x 76.2	180	270	150
33 x 47	83.82 x 119.38	245	345	180
A0	84.1 x 118.9	245	345	180
40 x 40	101.6 x 101.6	285	385	200
39.4 x 59	100.1 x 149.86	400	500	280
39.4 x 70.9	100.1 x 180.1	425	525	300
39.4 x 94.5	100.1 x 240	550	750	400

Need help with sizes? See size conversion chart.

•	MINIMUM CHARGE OF $60.00 APPLIES.
•	Print prices include supply of final scan.
•	Linear charge applies for all jobs over two (2) metres in length. Consult staff for larger quantities or sizes.
•	Colour matching to an original charged at $40 per 15 mins of system time required.

NOTE: All Giclée prints require an 8"x10" test print at $30 for colour-matching

Clients who have scans done by Vision Graphics for the above digital print outputs, will also be supplied with the final ‘print-ready’ scan on a CD together with the completed print.
•	Saved as RGB TIFF only at between 120 and 300 dpi resolution (at the discretion of VG and dependent on the selected print output size)

*Please note that images will be printed to the full size specified/requested. If extra bleed is required for stretching a canvas over a frame, a 10% surcharge will be added to the price. A canvas-stretching and framing service is also available – see staff for details.

All of the Epson papers have been tested by the world-renowned Wilhelm Imaging Research organisation and in-depth reports can be found at www.wilhelm-research.com. Using the Ultrachrome pigment ink set helps us achieve better water and humidity fastness. It also has superior resistance to gas fading and has much less short-term colour drift immediately after printing. Radiant white paper stock if framed under glass will last 150 years before noticeable fading, if unframed this time shortens to 67 years. The textured fine art paper will last for 100 years if framed and 68 years if unframed. Excessive handling, environmental conditions, and wear and tear will all impact usable lifetime. Vision Graphics accepts no responsibility for changes in the image after delivery, as they have no control over display and storage conditions.