Giclee

Pronounced "jhee-clay", giclee is a sophisticated inkjet printing method. It merges the use of professional grade large format printers with archival pigment inks, acid free watercolor papers and canvas. By using custom profiles, precise color correction and expert scanning, pigment printing can render subtle gradations and many colors that would be out of range with other technologies. Allpconline.com is a full service giclee printing company utilizing the latest imaging equipment and profiling technology. We employ the latest Epson printers with K3 pigment inks. All art substrates used are archival and acid free.

We print giclees on pure cotton mould made papers from the most prestigious manufacturers in the world including Arches, Rives and Hahnemuhle.

Speak directly with a giclee printmaker, not a receptionist

Tired of talking to salespeople or receptionists who do not have any in depth knowledge of fine art printing? Your technical questions and concerns are always addressed by the printmaker before, during and after the order is processed. We do not (and will never) outsource any giclee printing overseas as it is common place with many low cost online companies. Please read "How to select a giclee printing service" for more information. Need help with the selection of paper and canvas? We have an article on choosing the right material for giclee. All work is exclusively performed at our location in Tampa, FL.

Museum grade digital pigment printing for professionals

Pigment printing refers to the use of pigments in various states to achieve brilliant and long lasting work. Artists have painted with pigments for centuries with the purpose of creating fade resistant and saturated, thick colors. Photographers use different techniques such as "oil pigment printing" to create unique results. Digital pigment printing uses archival brand name papers, canvas and inks. We take pride in offering only the best materials available in a field now crowded with many companies using the term "giclee" very loosely. Since we opened our doors five years ago not one customer has returned a print because of unsatisfactory results. Read what our customers say about our giclee print services.

Custom giclee printing from beginning to end

Every file sent to us is opened and tested for color, resolution and shadow/highlight information. We do not retouch, color correct or resize any image provided for giclee printing unless requested by the client. Ordered proofs are printed on the final output substrate (i.e. canvas or watercolor), not generic proofing paper. When supplied with original art we will scan, correct and proof to be as close as possible to the original. Our systems are tightly calibrated to create true to the original fine art reproductions. Every component is checked daily for deviations to provide consistent results. If you are a painter or an artist's agent please take a look at the print marketing section. If you are a photographer please go to "Giclee printing for commercial and fine art photography".

Give us a call or e-mail us with any questions regarding our printmaking process. Please take the time to familiarize yourself with this site; we have useful information about our printing process and the marketing of fine art reproductions and limited edition giclee prints.

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