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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.
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
Photo paper vs fine art paper – what’s the difference? In the realm of inkjet printing, the choice of paper can be as crucial as the image itself when printing your photographs and artwork. At PermaJet, we believe that every
Photo Paper vs Fine Art Paper: What’s the Difference? 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
Unleashing Your Printer’s True Potential on Mac: The AirPrint Driver Dilemma In recent times anyone using a Mac (or iPhone/iPad) for printing will have come across the phrase ‘AirPrint’, which is the printer driver written by Apple designed to print
Apple AirPrint vs Printer Drivers – which should you use? Read More
Soft-proofing is a technique that simulates on-screen how your photograph looks in print but without actually making a print. It can save you invaluable time and inkjet media, so sounds an ideal solution – but how does it work and
When shopping for inkjet paper and canvas you may see the word ‘OBA’ thrown around a lot. But what does it mean? And how important is it when buying paper? What are OBAs? OBA is an abbreviation of Optical Brightening
What are OBAs (Optical Brightening Agents) and should you avoid them? Read More
Get all the information you need to decide between an Inkjet or Laser printer in this detailed guide to the two most common printer technologies. You probably regularly browse the internet trying to find that all-important printer equipment to produce
With so many inkjet printers out there, it can be tough to make a decision about which one to choose. That’s why we’ve compiled some of the most important factors that you will want to consider which should help you
6 Things to Consider when Choosing an Inkjet Printer Read More
Printing can become an expensive hobby full of mistakes and frustration. That’s why ensuring you have the best equipment that is designed to reduce problems and increase print quality, such as the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300, will make sure printing stays
How the Canon PRO-300 Delivers Excellent Prints Every Time Read More
Unless you’ve been living under a rock throughout February, you’d already know that we’ve launched a brand new range of premium fine art papers that have joined our flagship award-winning paper, Museum Heritage 310, to create the Heritage Range. The
PermaJet’s New Heritage Range: what do the professionals think? Read More
What’s the difference between matt and gloss photo paper? Gloss, semi-gloss and matt are the standard paper surfaces. They’re available in a variety of finishes which alter the overall look and feel of your print, enhancing different qualities of an
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