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acid-free, rag-based papers and dye-based inks. Together, these promise colour permanence of up to 75 years or longer. Our preferred paper is a heavy Hahnemuhl paper with a beautiful, lustrous but matt surface which holds the ink perfectly without any loss of contrast. If gloss prints are required we use Epson's own highest quality, heavy-weight photo-paper which gives sparkling results. We feel that colour or monochrome prints made by this method are at least the equal, in terms of quality and appearance, of prints made by any conventional (ie. wet-darkroom) methods such as C-type, R-type or Cibachrome. They may also be superior to conventional colour prints in their resistance to fading (which has always been a problem with colour materials). The newest generation of dye-based inks are claimed to resist fading for up to 75 years or more - much longer than any other printing method - however, it must be said that the life of any print is greatly affected by the way it is mounted, presented and stored. Acid-free, archival mounts and adhesive must be used, and care must be taken at all stages of handling to avoid direct contamination of any kind. Wall-mounted prints should be subjected only to low light levels, and never to direct sunlight or other intense lighting such as spotlights. The appearance of the prints is superb and they are eminently suitable for framing and exhibition in all sorts of surroundings, whether in domestic or business space. Our preferred size is A3+ (19x13", 48x33cms) but other sizes can of course be made, to order. (Prints of larger sizes, or on different materials, by quotation.) The cost per print is £50.00 within the UK, incl. Vat and p&p; outside the UK, the cost per print is $95.00 (E90.00) incl. airmail delivery. Prints are protected by heavyweight postal tubes and are sent by registered mail. For more details, contact us by phone, fax or email. |