Paper Types  
Characteristic Dye Glossy Dye Satin Dye Matte Archival (pigment) Satin Archival (pigment) Matte -- Becoming available Late June, 2009 Archival (pigment) Canvas
Glossiness, 0 to 10, 10 being most reflective10 -- very glossy6 2 -- fairly flat81 -- very flat1 -- very flat
Tonal range -- how black are the blacks?Excellent deep, dark blacksExcellent -- Very close to that of dye glossy OK but not optimalExcellentExcellentVery good
Black/White printsUses color inks to create gray. Usually OK, but sometimes may have very slight (objectionable) color Uses black and gray inks to create black/white prints. Always perfect
Thickness8 mils8 mils8 mils 10 mils11 mils21 mils
Paper ManufacturerKodak Premium Photographic PapersHP Premium Photographic Satin Paper Legion Kayenta Photo Matte 205
(a fine art paper)
Lexjet Sunset Select Matte Canvas (poly-cotton blend)
Printer usedHP Designjet 5000,5500 with #81 dyeHP Z6100, with Vivera Archival Inks
Est. time for 1st fading, under glass, typical indoor illumination11+ years11+ years 11 years150 years150 years 150 years
Water susceptibilitySusceptible. Should be handled with dry hands or glovesWater resistant, but not water-immune
GraininessVisible if viewed from a close distanceNormally no graininess (from individual ink drops) is visible
Pricing$3.75 per square foot, +20% if longer than 72"$4.80 per square foot, +20% if longer than 72"$5.30 per square foot, + 20% if longer than 72" $9.00 per square foot ($5 minimum per print). (Not sprayed or mounted.)
Maximum size40.75" x 96" 40.75 x 72, minus mirror borders if selected
Primary disadvantageHigh gloss can produce glare if lighting is not from the sides Typically, will start to fade in 11 yearsBlacks are not fully black, possible color tinges on b/w prints More reflective than optimal if lighting is not from the sides More expensive than dye matteCosts more than other medias
Primary advantageExcellent color gamutExcellent color gamut, with less glare than glossy. This is our most popular paper. Lack of gloss provides glare-free appearance in virtually all lighting conditionsArchival. Excellent color. Archival, glare-free, museum grade prints, a Fine Art paper Canvas texture looks great, color looks great
We offer sprayed, mounted canvas prints in certain sizes (chosen based on the aspect ratios of your files) up to 28" x 34". Pricing example: $133.33 for 20" x 30" mounted print.