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Archival Wide-format Inkjet Printing |
| Color Laser Output |
 Bookbinding Info |
| Vinyl Cutting |
| Black & White Photocopying |
| Cutting, folding, binding, laminating, stapling, faxing, etc |
| Color Management/Laptop Monitor Calibration |
| Reprint Policy |
Paper Data Sheets: |
| LexJet Extreme AquaVinyl w/ PSA |
| 3p Silk Crepe |
| 3p Polyvoile |
| Hahnemühle Bamboo 290g |
| Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g |
Looking for cheaper, do-it-yourself printing? |
| Advanced Output Center Wide-format Printing |
| GA Lab Desktop Inkjet Printing - MI901 |
| Service Bureau Laser Printing |
| Self-serve color laser printer locations are available here. |
| General Access Lab - MI901 |
Archival Inkjet Printing at The Service Bureau
The Service Bureau has 3 kinds of wide-format inkjet printers: Epson 9900 Ultrachrome HDR (matte+glossy), Epson 11880 Ultrachrome K3 Vivid Magenta (matte+glossy), and Epson 9800 Ultrachrome K3 (matte+glossy). They are all archival, though actual results usually depend on the type of paper you are using and the display environment. Our staff can help you choose the paper and printer most appropriate for your project:
| SERVICE BUREAU ARCHIVAL INKJET PRICING | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "UTILITY" | Epson 9800 | Epson 11880 | Epson 9900 | |
| Epson Enhanced Matte | $6.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$6.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$7.00/sq. ft. |
|
| Indoor Banner | n/a | $6.50/sq. ft. (max 50") |
n/a | |
| LexJet Outdoor Banner | $6.00/sq. ft. (max 42") |
$6.50/sq. ft. (max 50") |
n/a | |
| LexJet Adhesive Vinyl | $6.00/sq. ft. (max 42") |
$6.50/sq. ft. (max 50") |
n/a | |
| Backlit Film | $6.00/sq. ft. (max 42") |
$6.50/sq. ft. (max 50") |
n/a | |
| Chromaticity Validation 140 Premium Matte | $6.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$6.50/sq. ft. (max 60") |
n/a | |
| Chromaticity PS Publication | $6.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$6.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
n/a | |
| "PREMIUM" | Epson 9800 | Epson 11880 | Epson 9900 | |
| Epson Premium Luster | $6.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$7.00/sq. ft. (max 60") |
$7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Epson Premium Glossy | $6.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$7.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Ilford Galerie Pearl | $6.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$7.00/sq. ft. (max 60") |
$7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Moab Entrada 300 | $6.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$7.00/sq. ft. (max 50") |
$7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| "FINE ART" | Epson 9800 | Epson 11880 | Epson 9900 | |
| Hahnemühle Bamboo 290g | $7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Hahnemühle Photo Rag 308g | $7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Hahnemühle Photo Rag Satin | $7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Epson Canvas | $7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Ilford Galerie Fibre Silk | n/a | $8.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| Ilford High Gloss Film | $7.50/sq. ft. (max 42") |
$8.00/sq. ft. (max 50") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| LexJet Sunset Fibre Gloss | $7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.00/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| LexJet Sunset Matte Canvas | $7.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$8.00/sq. ft. (max 54") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
|
| "SPECIALTY" | Epson 9800 | Epson 11880 | Epson 9900 | |
| AccuArt2 Clear Film *** | $8.00/sq. ft. (max 42") |
n/a | n/a | |
| 3p Polyvoile | $8.00/sq. ft. (max 42") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 54") |
n/a | |
| 3p Silk Crepe | $8.00/sq. ft. (max 36") |
$8.50/sq. ft. (max 54") |
n/a | |
| Supply your own paper | $5.50/sq. ft. (max 44") |
$6.00/sq. ft. (max 64") |
$6.50/sq ft. (max 44") |
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* - A 2 sq. ft. minimum applies to all inkjet prints
** - Acid free
*** - Water resistant
| Epson 9900 Ultrachrome HDR | |
| Ink Type | Epson Ultrachrome K3 HDR |
| Ink Colors | 10/11 (CMYKcOG+vm+vlm+lk+llk+mk) |
| Printer Resolution | 1440/2880 dpi |
| Max Paper Width | 44" |
| Max Image Width | 43.5" |
| Ink "Lightfastness" | 45-200+ years, depending on paper and storage**** |
Our newest, fastest, bestest printer. A new vivid magenta ink gives even better color rendition, wider color gamut, higher Dmax, sharpness, metamerism, and archival rating than the previous Ultrachrome inks. Works on glossy and matte papers equally well.
Epson 9900 Pros: Most photographic, highest quality, best color, best results on glossy/matte papers. And much sharper. Yes, even better than the 11880.
Epson 9900 Cons: There are NO cons. Except that it's only 44" wide.
Epson 11880 Ultrachrome K3 + Vivid Magenta
| Epson 11880 Ultrachrome K3 | |
| Ink Type | Epson Ultrachrome K3 w/Vivid Magenta |
| Ink Colors | 8/9 (CMYKc+vm+lvm+lk+llk+mk) |
| Printer Resolution | 1440/2880 dpi |
| Max Paper Width | 64" |
| Max Image Width | 63.5" |
| Ink "Lightfastness" | 45-200+ years, depending on paper and storage**** |
Our widest printer. A new vivid magenta ink gives even better color rendition, wider color gamut, higher Dmax, sharpness, metamerism, and archival rating than the previous Ultrachrome inks. Works on glossy and matte papers equally well.
Epson 11880 Pros: Very photographic, highest quality, best color, best results on glossy/matte papers.
Epson 11880 Cons: There are NO cons. Except that we don't have very many wide papers yet.
| Epson 9800 Ultrachrome K3 | |
| Ink Type | Epson Ultrachrome K3 (Photo and Matte Black) |
| Ink Colors | 8 (CMYKcm+lk+llk) |
| Printer Resolution | 1440/2880 dpi |
| Max Paper Width | 44" |
| Max Image Width | 43.5" |
| Ink "Lightfastness" | 45-165 years, depending on paper and storage**** |
We have two of these high-end printers (one glossy, one matte). Each one uses 8 Ultrachrome K3 pigment inks, resulting in better color rendition, wider color gamut, higher Dmax, sharpness, metamerism, and archival rating than the previous Ultrachrome inks.
Epson 9800 Pros: Even though this is our most economical printer, the results are excellent.
Epson 9800 Cons: Maximum 44" paper. This printer's technology is somewhat long in the tooth, though you'd never know it from the amazing output it still puts out.
**** - This fine print is from Epson: Ink lightfastness rating based on accelerated testing of prints on specialty media displayed indoors under glass. Actual print stability will vary according to media, printed image, display conditions, light intensity, humidity and atmospheric conditions. Epson does not guarantee longevity of prints. For maximum print life, display all prints under glass or lamination or properly store them. Visit www.wilhelm-research.com for the latest information.