DIGITAL C-TYPE PRINTING

Archival photographic C-type prints are made by exposing light onto paper which is then developed and washed using traditional techniques. Historically photographic papers have been exposed by light through a negative but are now exposed by high resolution digital printers. The process offers the artist the feel and quality of a photographic print with the creativity and consistency that can only be achieved from a digital process.

We have three service levels for C-type printing; Standard, Master and Online. All our c-types are printed onto Gloss, Matt or Lustre Fuji Crystal Archive paper and are fully colour managed.

We also have a range of softproof profiles available to download »

Order C-Types Prints Online 24/7

You can now send us your C-type print order online, getting the same high quality results but with savings of up to 50% from our Standard service. Images can be uploaded at the final print size or you can resize and add borders online. Our process is fully colour managed to recognise your embedded profiles such as Adobe '98 and sRGB ensuring accurate printed colours every time within 24 hours*.

IN THIS SECTION:

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Archival Print Mounting At Spectrum we have years of experience mounting prints to the highest possible standards

Bespoke Framing Each bespoke frame is hand made to your specific instructions.

Hire Suite Use our fully calibrated Mac suites to retouch and correct images before printing

Help & Support Colour & file information, Softproof profiles and Video Tutorials

Need colour corrections or tests? Our studio can help.

If you would prefer us to help you correct your images then our studio can help by checking, adjusting and testing your files before printing. Our skilled printers have over 30 years of printing experience between them and can help you gain the results you may not feel confident in achieving yourself.

Standard Studio Prints

If you would like us to resize, adjust overall colour or simply want the reassurance that someone has checked your files, our Standard Studio Service could be for you. We can also match your file to print you have previously had made, or print all your files so that they work well together as a series for exhibition.

Master Studio Prints

When precise control over your image is required before printing, Master printing offers a one-to-one service with one of our highly experienced studio team who will work closely with you to achieve your desired result.

First we will proof and adjust your images on screen, applying overall colour corrections where required. Next we produce test prints for your approval before processing the final print.

As well as being able to visit the lab to work alongside the printers we are able to offer this service remotely by posting test prints and taking telephone or email instruction. Additional test prints are available, if required. Once the final test has been approved and the print produced the Mastered file is written to disk for your records and is then saved to the Spectrum archive along with a match print for reference. You can then order Edition prints as and when they are required.

The Master Service includes:

  Consultation with our Master printers who will then allocate up to 15 minutes per image for adjustments
  Up to 2 Test prints
  Free archiving on the secure Spectrum archive
  Archiving of proof print for reference
  Edition CD including corrections and profiles