Giclee @ The WORDPRO: The Process

The Giclee printing process

1. Preparing your files

The first requirement is a digital representation of the original piece of artwork or photography.

Digital Originals

If the artist composed the artwork digitally, file preparation is normally complete (assuming the dpi is correct for high-quality printing).

Hard Copy Originals

If you have hard copy originals, you will need to provide us with a high-quality scan or digital-photograph file for printing. Giclee prints from scans and digital photographs produced with low-quality equipment may show variations in color, tone, density, and balancing. Printing from such images may require additional time and expense for color image correction.

File Types and Resolutions

For best results, you should provide your digital files in at 300 dpi, although acceptable values range from 200 to 600 dpi.

File Formats

Acceptable file types include PDF, TIFF, JPEG, and PSD (Photoshop).

Reviewing Your File(s)

Whether you're planning to print from a digital artwork file or from a high-quality scan or digital photograph, you must allow time to review and, if necessary, for us to edit your digital files (using Photoshop) to ensure that the final Giclee print matches the original artwork.

2. Sending us your files

If the size of your file is no more than 20MB, you can upload it using our File Upload form. If your file exceeds 20MB, you will need to provide it on a CD.

3. Choosing media

As you prepare your file(s), you will need to choose the media for your final Giclee prints. We offer watercolor, smooth fine art, photo paper, and canvas.

4. Printing proof copies

After initial file preparation, we will run a small (up to 8" x 10") proof print for you to review and approve. Changes can be made in the digital file (if needed) before the final printing. Full-sized proofs can be run at additional cost.

5. Final printing

After the proof print has been approved, the final prints will be run and likely. All digital files will be archived for future use.

6. Payment and shipping

All projects start with an estimate of the job cost. An initial payment of 50% of the estimate is due prior to starting the project. The final 50% is due before customer pickup or shipping. Cash, check, and all credit cards are accepted.

For out-of-town customers, we ship via FedEx (ground or overnight). Shipping charges are added to the final payment.