An art print should be clear and precise enough to convey the power of the original. Such prints are worthy of being displayed in a gallery for an audience However, to get a gallery-worthy print, you need to be aware of certain things. Essentially, two key elements play an important role: the printing machine and the print material.

The printing machine 

Not all printing machines are made the same. This is especially true when it comes to getting gallery-quality prints. Because for that you need prints that hold fidelity to the original as closely as possible, in terms of colors and their depth. So, the printers should also be of a high standard. A great option for a printer is one that can handle up to twelve colors: it extends the spectrum of hues that could be replicated in a true-to-the-original manner. 

Printing machines are also significant in certain special types of high quality printing. An example is Giclée printing- among the world’s best printing techniques for high quality results. A 12 colour printer would be ideal for it.

The print material 

When it comes to high-quality prints, the sophistication of the printing technology is often talked about. But less discussed is the quality of the paper on which the image is printed. But the fact is that the material used is equally important. 

For prints worthy of art galleries, you can opt for two different types of materials: 

• Canvas
• Archival papers 

Both canvas and archival papers are excellent choices for prints, with each bringing its own advantages to the print. 

Canvas: Canvas can help enhance the appearance of an image with its unique texture. It is also conventionally associated with artistry, and is a part of the cultural imagination of the populace. This again adds value to it.

Archival papers: Archival papers, meanwhile, tend to be comparatively thinner. But they are long-lasting. Typically, these are acid-free papers: prints made with them can last for over fifty years without fading or yellowing. 

Examples of good quality printing materials 

No matter how sophisticated the printer you use is, the resultant print wouldn’t look the best unless you use good quality material to print on. The good news is that you have great options in both canvas and archival papers to this end. Among canvases, the Felix Schoeller, Hahnemuhle Daguerre and Canson Museum Pro are all good examples. In the case of archival papers, good examples include ILFORD Galerie Textured Cotton Rag, Canson Edition Etching Fine Art Paper and Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper. 

Photostop provides high quality prints made with the best canvas and archival papers, and using a cutting edge 12 colour printer.