Posted by Dave Gilder 03rd 2007 September
Categories: Art & Design
PRINTING LIMITED EDITION PRINTS
does anyone print limited edition prints using a ink jet printer if so what printer? What paper? What ink? What cost. I ask because i saw an artist using a inkjet but with special containers of special ink and water colour type paper. Even if you dont yourself anyone know of a printer capable of doing a high quality job. And who supplies and rough idea of cost of printer/ I know its a lot of questions but thought someone might know.
September 4th, 2007 at 6:52 pm
People who buy prints will expect them not to fade so it’s critical that you use pigment based inks rather than dye based inks that are in common use. Using single ink cartridges rather than a single colour cartridge (usually with three coulour reservoirs) means that you can change individual cartridges if one of the colours empties before the rest.
Next thing to decide is if you want to print A3 or if you are satisfied with A4.
For A4 you might look at Canon iP5300 (around £95) and A3 the HP B9180 (around £430). There is a wide range of art papers designed for use with inkjet printers - lots of choice.
You might also consider making ‘proper’ limited edition prints - buying an etching press and printing inks! Just joking!
Best wishes.
October 10th, 2007 at 11:33 pm
Dear Dave
My wife Tess Cooling has limited edition prints done of her work though it took a long time to find a printer who could produce them to the quality needed for Tess to hand finish each piece. She uses the Dot Foundry (info@TheDotFoundry.co.uk)based at Bridgend in South Wales which is run by Sian and her husband who have invested a considerable amount in the best equipment to capture the images and reproduce them to a high quality.
Good luck with your work.
Huw