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Printing your own photos or art and seeing them come to life on paper can be one of the most rewarding parts of being a creative. But to achieve gallery-quality results, you need more than just a good printer. In . . .
How to Print Photos & Artwork at Home Like a Professional Read More
When it comes to printing your photographs or artwork, the paper you choose can make all the difference. The finish – whether gloss, satin, or matte – can affect how your image looks in print. Each finish brings its own
Gloss vs Satin vs Matte Paper: Which Finish Should You Choose? 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.
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
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