Without the right hardware, even the most capable printmakers will come up short. We researched fine art printers for over a year before settling on Hewlett-Packard's astounding fine art printers, the Z3100ps GP. With these printers, we can print on a vast array of different media at up to 44 inches wide and 50 feet long.

The printers utilize 12 archival inks, including a clear gloss enhancer. Our GP models of this printer are upgraded versions, with onboard paper profiling and printer calibration systems that assure perfect color match on any media, as well as a Postscript RIP for crisp vector graphics.

Print resolution is of photographic quality, so the days of traditional darkroom prints are numbered, given that our prints are superior in print permanence and available on a wide range of paper types and textures. Read the next section on longevity to find out about our superior print permanence.

The world's most highly regarded lab researching the subject of print permanence, Wilhelm Laboratories, has rated the HP Vivera inkset as equal, or substantially better than any other printer on the market for print permanence on archival media. Under glass, the prints are rated over two-hundred years lifespan on many substrates. Read the details about them HERE

Our wide selection of Exhibition Quality media, which includes paper and canvas options, is all archival and pH balanced, so you can rest assured that your prints will last a lifetime if properly cared for.

Included with each archival print at no additional charge is a Certificate of Authenticity, which provides details about the ink, substrate and longevity, in addition to edition and print details. These certificates are printed on heavy watercolor stock and add both real and perceived value to any print.

We believe that there is no substitute for the knowledge, skill and artistry of a master printmaker in producing high quality fine art prints. Even the best original image capture and the most accurately calibrated color workflow can be improved with non-destructive print optimization tailored for each individual image.

Color management, from digital capture through profiled printing, provides consistent results. The final key element in the chain, though, is a well trained eye, and the skill of a printmaker in fine tuning the output to bring out the best in each specific work.

Years of experience at fine art printing show in the final output, and at Colorwave Imaging, that experience comes with each and every print. It is the human touch that makes the ultimate difference.

We utilize a fully color managed workflow and custom media profiles, plus soft proofing with these profiles for the best color match possible. Although each file is fine tuned with adjustment layers specific to your image and media, we still recommend a proof to protect your investment in a larger print if you are providing us with the original files.

We offer an 11" x 17" proof for $35 or a 9" x 12" proof for $25. Our proofs are always printed on your selected media, and include comprehensive print optimization. Proofs on canvas include the same Timeless Giclee Coating as final prints at no additional charge.

When we capture your original artwork, a 9" x 12" proof on your selected media is included with the price of the capture, along with your files on disk. Read about our digital capture process here.

Prices are calculated based on total paper size, including borders. Because there is such a wide variance in the price of the media we print on, we think it serves our customers interests to charge accordingly for our prints. Our two-tiered price structure is divided into DISPLAY and EXHIBITION QUALITY price groups to ensure that you only pay for what you need.

There is no setup charge for files that originate with our digital captures. There is a one time file preparation charge for files you provide us of $25.

Our minimum order is $50, including setup charge. Labor for digital intervention and and retouching is billed at $10 per quarter hour. Please visit our FAQ for specific file setup information if you are providing us with a digital file.

In most cases, turnaround time runs about a week, but special circumstances may be taken into account for faster turnaround, when possible.

All prints come with an unconditional money back guarantee.

We offer individualized file setup to extend the image or place a border around the sides of stretcher bars for gallery wraps. This gallery wrap file setup is offered for no additional charge. Most clients prefer a mirror technique, to copy the outer portion of the image around the sides, but solid colors are another option for gallery wraps

We also offer canvas stretching on standard and deeper stretchers in standard and custom sizes, if you would like your work provided ready to hang.

Breathing Color Timeless clear protective coating, with UV inhibitors, is offered in satin and gloss finishes for all of our canvas and paper offerings. In addition to UV protection, Timeless protects against moisture, humidity, abrasion mold, and airborne contaminants. This spray gun applied coating is offered at 3¢ per square inch, up to 600 square inches, and 2.5¢ per square inch for over 600 square inches.

More information about our digital captures is available HERE.