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The Print Space

The Print Space is a printers based on Old Street in London. Here you can print,

mount and even frame photos. The great benefit to this place is that you can go into

the store and print your own publications, or you can get them professionally done

by a member of staff. These prints can also be delivered by post if you choose.

Types of printing:

There are three different ways that you can print photos at The Print Space, which

are C-Type, Giclee or CMYK Proofs.

C-Type: - These prints are created on light sensitive professional paper using a finelybalanced red, green and blue light source. The good thing about this type of printing

is the colour range. A C-Type print has a much broader colour range than a Giclee

print, therefore creating a better blend of colours within an image.

Giclee: - These kinds of prints are commonly known as inkjet prints. At The Print

Space they use Epson professional inkjets. There two benefits over C-Type to using

this form of printing. Firstly, you have a much larger range of papers that can be

used in the printers and also the pictures tend to be slightly more vivid. However,

they do lack the colour range that C-Types deliver.

CMYK Proofs: - These types of print help to control the colour of your images when

they are going to press. If you convert to the correct CMYK colour profile and run a

proof, then this will give you the best chance at an accurate colour reproduction.

Types of Paper:

Fuji GlossA professional colour paper with a glossy finish that gives colour a

punchy, rich feeling. A good choice to show the finer details in an image.

Fuji MattThis paper has a slightly stippled coating. It gives a very natural finishwith subtle colours.

Fuji FlexThis paper is super glossy with a plastic feel to the paper. It gives an

ultrahigh gloss finish to create a luxurious image with rich colours.

Kodak MetallicThis is a very alternative paper that has a rich metallic base. The

colours become reflective and have a very 3-dimensional feel to them.

Hahnemuhle PhotoragA 308 gsm artistic paper that delivers a fibrous finish. The

paper mutes the colours of an image making a really chalky effect.


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Hahnemuhle PearlA 285 gsm paper that has a slight texture. It has a semi-gloss

finish that holds more detail and punchy colours compared to the Photorag. This

paper still has an illustrative/painted feel.

Hahnemuhle German EtchingA 310 gsm is a heavy etching board that delivers a

fine surface texture. This is one of the most popular papers used worldwide for

artwork and photography.

Harman Gloss Warmtone - A 320 gsm, which has an Alumina coating to ensure a

glossy and vibrant image. Whites are creamy and blacks are velvety.

Canson BarytaA 310 gsm paper that delivers a museum grade print life.

Canson Aquarelle RagA 310 gsm paper, which is made from 100% cotton. The

paper is museum grade and delivers warm, off-white tones and extreme texture.

Types of Mounting:

Aluminiumhigh quality aluminium that gives a rigid and hardwearing backing to a

photograph

DibondA lightweight composite of aluminium and PVC.

Foamex PVCA fairly good quality material that creates a quality stiff backing to a

photograph.

Acrylic ReverseThe picture is backed with Perspex, Aluminium or Dibond. Its thenfinished with a sheet of clear Perspex mounted on top of the image for a

contemporary look.

Foam BoardAlso known as foamcore this material is lightweight, flexible and

affordable.

Museum CardA 2mm acid free card, which is the most affordable option of

backing.

MDFIts durable and rigid and very cost effective.

PerspexYou can mount to 3mm thick Perspex, but this must have a sub frame to

avoid warping.

The Print Space also supplies Battens and Sub Frames at an extra cost.

Studio Hire:

At The Print Space you can also hire out a variety of different equipment that enable

the customers to print their own images. All you have to do is bring your files pre-


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prepared or use a booth to edit your images. The good thing about this service is

that you always have an expert on hand to assist you if you need it.

Print TerminalsYou can use their iMacs to quick order prints. All you need to do is

drop the files into the print folder and wait for the print. They are also free to use.

Retouching BoothsHigh spec booths that are colour balanced for optimal viewing.

They are fully kitted out with Macs, Eizo monitors, Wacom tablets, Photoshop and

Capture One Pro software. They cost 12 per hour.

Flatbed ScannersThese booths have Epson Expression 10000XL Pro A3 flatbed

scanners that can capture images at a max of 2400 dpi at a cost of 24 per hour.

Negative ScannerThis booth has Hasselblad X5 drum scanners that can take up to

5 x 4 images that produce 450mb+ files. They cost 35 per hour.

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