Giclee Canvas Printing

This category contains a collection of Frequently Asked Questions about the technology and process of Giclee Canvas Printing offered through the Online Store by KeyImagery, and our partner company Giclee Print Ltd who manufacture the prints. Of course, if you have any questions that are not answered here, drop us a line through our Help & Support section of the website.

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What is the process for ordering a canvas print?
Published: 22/01/2009 | Viewed: 213		 We've simplified the ordering process to be as straight forward and as easy to understand as possible, but here's a quick overview of how to order a premium canvas print with KeyImagery and Giclee Print Ltd.
How many megapixels do I need to print my photo on canvas?
Published: 28/01/2009 | Viewed: 937		 If you have a clear, well exposed 6 megapixel image or 35mm slide or negative, we would expect to be able to produce a 48 x 36 inch (that's 1200x900mm) canvas with fine enough detail for you to be able to examine closely.  If the picture was taken in...
I don't have a digital photo, can you scan a print or slide?
Published: 28/01/2009 12 PM | Viewed: 213		 If you picture was originally taken with a 'chemical' (film) camera, bring us the negative or slide and we will scan it for you.  If you only have a print, send us that - so long as it is not creased or badly damaged we can produce reasonable results...
How do I get my photo to you for printing?
Published: 28/01/2009 12 PM | Viewed: 180		 We do not currently have an uploading function for digital files, but we can accept your photos via email or via post on CD or in a printed form.
What type of canvas do you print on to?
Published: 28/01/2009 12 PM | Viewed: 191		 We print on Brilliance Chromata White™ canvas. We produce our prints on a polyester/cotton mixture imported from Breathing Color in the USA. This canvas is more expensive than pure cotton, and has several features that make it worth the extra cost.
What inks do you use for printing on canvas?
Published: 28/01/2009 12 PM | Viewed: 235		 We use Canon pigment-based ink in our Canon W8400 printer. We believe that this ink should last for 70 years in archival conditions.
What is the varnish you use on the canvas print?
Published: 28/01/2009 12 PM | Viewed: 187		 We finish with Glamour II Veneer. Once printed, the canvas is given two coats of this Glamour II Veneer UV protectant varnish, which imparts some degree of moisture resistance, and protects the print from abrasion, as well as ultra violet light.
How long will my canvas print last without fading?
Published: 28/01/2009 12 PM | Viewed: 248		 This, of course, is an unanswerable question. The word archival pops up frequently in discussion on this subject, but it is very hard to find a sensible definition of what that means. We can guarantee that we use materials sourced from reputable and well ...
What if I'm not happy with my canvas print?
Published: 28/01/2009 12 PM | Viewed: 190		 We want you to be happy with your canvas print. If your print is damaged on arrival, send us some proof (like a photo) and we will immediately re-print and despatch to you. If you find ANY defect in our manufacture or materials, send it back to us, and ...