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About Nigel Nigel Thomas is a passionate landscape photographer whose journey began during a very difficult time. After experiencing a severe mental health breakdown in 2015, Nigel faced some of the darkest times of his life. In search of solace . . .
World Mental Health Day – “This Is Me” by Nigel Thomas Read More
If you have ever pressed print and ended up with lines, blotches, or missing colours, you’ll know how frustrating it can be! Keeping your inkjet printer in good condition is the key to avoiding these problems. Simple printer maintenance helps
Maintenance of Inkjet Printers: Cleaning & Care Guide Read More
Preparing images for print is a vital step if you want your photos, artwork, or designs to look their very best on paper. In this guide we’ll give advice on understanding image resolution, choosing the best file format, and preparing
Ever wondered why your prints look dark or have unexplained colour shifts? Your monitor could be the culprit. In this guide, we’ll explain what monitor calibration is, why it’s essential for photographers and printers, and a step-by-step guide of how
Monitor Calibration for Photography & Printing: The Complete Guide Read More
Choosing the right fine art paper starts with understanding the key differences between alpha cellulose and cotton rag papers. These two materials dominate the production of high-quality fine art papers, each bringing unique qualities that affect the appearance, texture, and
Alpha Cellulose or Cotton Rag Papers – Which One Is Right For Me? Read More
When it comes to colour, the world of digital screens and printed media is far more complex than people realise. Whether you’re intending to show an image as a PDI (projected digital image) or a physical print, it is crucial
Monitor Colour vs Print Colour: How to Match Your Prints to Your Screen Read More
In the world of printing and paper, you may hear the word Dmax thrown around a lot. But what does it actually mean? In this blog, we’ll delve into its definition, its impact on paper types and the final print.
With digital photography, our images are often confined to the screens of our devices, phones and computer screens, so the practice of printing photos has been becoming far less common. To many, printing may seem a thing of the past
8 Reasons You Should Print Your Photos – And How It Can Make You a Better Photographer Read More
Understanding ‘color spaces’ is a crucial part of ensuring accurate and consistent colour reproduction across different mediums. Each color space has a different gamut (ranges of colours), so it’s essential to choose the right option based on the intended output
Everything You Need to Know About sRGB and Adobe RGB Colour Spaces Read More
We all want great-looking prints, but there’s one small thing that often gets in the way of that – a lack of proper Output Sharpening. The fact is that images that are to be printed require a different level of sharpening
In the last 20 years, the word “Giclée” has become the buzz word in the world of inkjet printing. But what does it really mean? The origin of the word Giclée dates back to a creative printmaker in France in
Canon’s PRO-series printers are known for their professional-grade printing capabilities, but with multiple models available it can be challenging to understand the differences between them. The Canon desktop range has come a long way in recent years, with huge improvements
Baryta paper (otherwise known as fibre based paper) has been around since the turn of the century, and was a natural progression from the original fibre based darkroom papers manufactured by the likes of Ilford and Agfa. Traditional darkroom papers
An ICC profile is a crucial part to the colour management workflow when producing prints. You can achieve consistent and accurate results every time you print simply by implementing a colour managed process. PermaJet have been producing inkjet paper for
‘How much does it cost to create a print?’ This is one of the most common questions we get asked. But there is no straight forward rule for calculating the cost, as there are so many variables that will affect
How much does it cost to print? Here’s how to calculate it Read More
Any Print Lab worth its salt will already know the benefits of providing prints for customers. Whilst the vast majority of files are provided by the customer via a USB pen drive or internet/phone download there is the opportunity to
In the market for a new inkjet printer? Navigating the world of printing can be tricky, so we want to help make it as easy as possible for you. This Canon printer guide will break down the things you need to
Canon Printer Buying Guide: Find the Perfect Printer for Your Needs Read More
If you’re an artist looking to sell art prints on platforms like Etsy, printing from home can be a cost-effective and convenient solution. By overseeing the printing process yourself, you can have full control over the quality, production time, and
The Guide to Home Printing for Artists: Everything You Need to Sell Your Prints Read More
When it comes to printing photographs and fine art, one critical factor that often gets overlooked is the whitepoint of the paper. The whitepoint, or the colour of the white base of the paper, significantly affects the final output of
Understanding Inkjet Paper Whitepoints – A Guide for Digital Photographers and Artists Read More
ICC Colour Profiles can have a large impact on the quality of your printer. Learn more about what impacts a colour profile can have from quality to printing costs.
How does a Printer’s Colour Profile Affect the Printing Quality? Read More
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