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We create beautiful, museum-grade fine art prints on gorgeous archival papers, printed with state of the art colour management, and using the latest and best Epson printers and pigment inks.

Whether you're an artist selling limited edition works, a photographer preparing a gallery show, or an illustrator creating heirloom-quality pieces, our service is perfect for anyone who wants beautiful prints of their photographs, artworks or illustrations to ensure your vision stands the test of time and is showcased to its best.

Angela Bacon-Kidwell's exhibition at the Ballarat Foto Biennale 2015
Image: Angela Bacon-Kidwell
Angela Bacon-Kidwell's exhibition at the Ballarat Foto Biennale 2015

At Image Science, we only use industry-trusted materials from brands like Hahnemühle, Ilford, Canson, and Epson, alongside precision-calibrated workflows, so that every print we produce is not just visually stunning - but made to last. We've been offering fine art printing services for over 20 years and have more experience to draw on than any other service in the country.

We were the first lab in Australia to be certified by both Hahnemühle and Ilford as fine art printing experts, and remain the only platinum certified studio in Australia.

Our Advantage

  • Beautiful, Archival Materials

    At Image Science, we only use industry-trusted materials from brands like Hahnemühle and Ilford, alongside Epson UltraChrome pigment inks and precision-calibrated workflows, to ensure that every print we produce is not just visually stunning, but made to last.

    These prints have been independently assessed as archival, with a lifespan ranging from 80 to several hundreds of years in proper storage. 

    Archival prints are not just about beauty, they’re about permanence. Whether you're an artist selling limited edition works, a photographer preparing a gallery show, or an illustrator creating heirloom-quality pieces, archival printing ensures your vision stands the test of time. 

    We take pride in getting your prints to you in the perfect condition and pack them as if they were our own.

    We were the first fine art printing service in Australia to offer printing on a range of environmentally friendly papers from Hahnemühle. See below for information on these papers made from wonderful, ecologically friendly new materials - Bamboo and Hemp.

  • State-Of-The-Art Colour Management and Equipment

    All of our machines and every step of our workflows are carefully and regularly calibrated, linearised, verified, and custom colour profiled to the highest and most stringent levels to ensure accurate, standardised, and consistent results that mean your prints are as close to your original as is possible every time.

    From industry-standard Eizo monitors that are calibrated to closely match International Standard ISO12646, to the powerful and superb Serendipity Megarip RIP being at the heart of our CMS, to custom linearisations and carefully calibrated ink density limiting to ensure maximum shadow detail retention, to world-class bespoke ICC profiles created in collaboration with the legendary Les Walkling, every part of our printing process is designed specifically for the highest quality, best accuracy and most consistent results, so that you retain full control of the process and specification of the aesthetics of your file, and that you can be assured that our machines will faithfully and precisely reproduce the exact colour numbers in your file every time.

  • Industry-Certified Printing Experts

    We were the first lab in Australia to be certified by both Hahnemühle and Ilford as fine art printing experts, and remain the only platinum certified studio in Australia.

    Back in 2013 we were formally recognised for our excellence in colour management, process control, and fine art printing - and were selected as the very first Ilford Australia Certified Printing Partner.

    Also, through the Hahnemühle Certified Studio program, not only were we the first print studio in Australia to be awarded Platinum status, we were the third studio in the entire world to be given this title - so we can state with confidence that we are one of the top fine art print studios worldwide, with our knowledge and expertise backed by a global industry leader in digital inkjet fine art printing.

  • Over 20 Years of Fine Art Printing Experience

    Our intention is still the same as when we started - to provide a superb and accessible archival printing service to artists, photographers and designers. Right from day one, colour management has been at the core of our work, which has allowed us to still be printing edition runs for artists 10 years after the initial print.

  • Friendly Advice and Competitive Pricing

    We understand the challenges of being a creative professional and offer very competitive pricing to allow you to get the best quality fine art prints at an affordable and sustainable cost. We are always willing to help and happy to offer individual tutorials, assist with any technical difficulties and of course provide friendly advice on printing, sales, shipping, packaging, mounting and exhibitions.

  • Trusted by Artists and Galleries

    Our work has been exhibited in many galleries in Australia and all over the world. We print for many well recognised Australian artists including cartoonists like Michael Leuing and Alex Stitt, photographers like Jason Edwards, oil painters like Jeremy Geddes and Ross Watson. We also enjoy working with up and coming artists and beginners of all levels. Our clients are diverse with some selling their prints for $50 on Etsy, and others selling limited edition prints for over $5000 to art collectors around the world.

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    How It Works

    It's a simple three step process:

    1. File Setup

    Make sure your files are formatted correctly - prepare them to our specifications with our easy to use downloadable templates.

    2. Send Us Your Files

    Send Us Files using our file uploader - this is a separate process to making your order.

    3. Place Order Online

    Place your order online with our user friendly ordering interface that allows you to include comments as you go.

    Done!

    When we receive your files and your online order we start printing. Our turnaround times are normally 2-3 business days, but may be longer based on our current workload.

    Once your order has been completed it will be carefully packed in archival wrapping. You will be notified that your fine art prints are ready to collect or have been posted.

    Print Pricing

    To keep things simple, we have just one price for each print size, regardless of the material you choose to print on.

    Click below to expand our pricing tables.

  • Sheet Print Pricing

    We offer sheet prints on A4, A3, A3+ and A2.

    Please note that we do have maximum safe printable areas for all our sizes.

    A5s are printed 2-up on an A4 and split in half (must be ordered in pairs - e.g as a whole A4).

    Paper SizeDimensionsPrice (Inc. GST)
    A4297 by 210mm (11.7 by 8.3 inches)$16
    A3420 by 297mm (16.5 by 11.7 inches)$32
    A3+483 by 329mm (19 by 13 inches)$45
    A2594 by 420mm (23.4 by 16.5 inches)$58

      

    N.B - Available on Photo Rag Only:

    Paper SizeDimensionsPrice (Inc. GST)
    A2 Deckled Edge594 by 430mm (23.4 by 16.5 inches)$78

    Note that deckled edge prints are only available on Hahnemuehle Photo Rag. We use proper deckled edge sheets that are deckled at the time of manufacture, not the much less attractive post printing deckling which is really just a rough rip and does not have the same quality of appearance

  • 24 Inch Roll Print Pricing

    Larger sizes are printed on rolls - we offer both 24" (61cm) wide and 44" (111cm) wide rolls, by almost any length. We charge in 5" increments down the roll, starting from 10".

    Note the maximum recommended printable width on the 24" roll is 57cm.

    A1s are printed on a 24” roll as a 24x35”.

    Please see our file preparation notes for full details.

     

    Fixed WidthLength of PrintPrice (Inc. GST)
    24 Inches (61cm)10 Inches (25.4cm)$43
    24 Inches (61cm)15 Inches (38.1cm)$59
    24 Inches (61cm)20 Inches (50.8cm)$74 (* approx A2)
    24 Inches (61cm)25 Inches (63.5cm)$88
    24 Inches (61cm)30 Inches (76.2cm)$105
    24 Inches (61cm)35 Inches (88.9cm)$119 (* approx A1)
    24 Inches (61cm)40 Inches (101.6cm)$134
    24 Inches (61cm)45 Inches (114.3cm)$150
    24 Inches (61cm)50 Inches (127cm)$164
    24 Inches (61cm)55 Inches (139.7cm)$180
    24 Inches (61cm)60 Inches (152.4cm)$194
    24 Inches (61cm)65 Inches (165.1cm)$211
    24 Inches (61cm)70 Inches (177.8cm)$225
    24 Inches (61cm)75 Inches (190.5cm)$240
    24 Inches (61cm)80 Inches (203.2cm)$255
    24 Inches (61cm)85 Inches (215.9cm)$270
    24 Inches (61cm)90 Inches (228.6cm)$285
    24 Inches (61cm)95 Inches (241.3cm)$300
    24 Inches (61cm)100 Inches (254cm)$315

    *Approx A2 = 24 by 20 Inches (Actual A2 = 23.4 by 16.5 Inches)
    *Approx A1 = 24 by 35 Inches (Actual A1 = 23.4 by 33.1 Inches)
     

  • 44 Inch Roll Print Pricing

    Larger sizes are printed on rolls - we offer both 24" (61cm) wide and 44" (111cm) wide rolls, by almost any length. We charge in 5" increments down the roll, starting from 25".

    Note the maximum recommended printable width on the 44" roll is 107cm.

    Please see our file preparation notes for full details.

     

    Fixed WidthLength of PrintPrice (Inc. GST)
    44 Inches (111.7cm)25 Inches (63.5cm)$182
    44 Inches (111.7cm)30 Inches (76.2cm)$215
    44 Inches (111.7cm)35 Inches (88.9cm)$245 (* approx A0)
    44 Inches (111.7cm)40 Inches (101.6cm)$275
    44 Inches (111.7cm)45 Inches (114.3cm)$308
    44 Inches (111.7cm)50 Inches (127cm)$338
    44 Inches (111.7cm)55 Inches (139.7cm)$371
    44 Inches (111.7cm)60 Inches (152.4cm)$401
    44 Inches (111.7cm)65 Inches (165.1cm)$434
    44 Inches (111.7cm)70 Inches (177.8cm)$465
    44 Inches (111.7cm)75 Inches (190.5cm)$497
    44 Inches (111.7cm)80 Inches (203.2cm)$527
    44 Inches (111.7cm)85 Inches (215.9cm)$557
    44 Inches (111.7cm)90 Inches (228.6cm)$590
    44 Inches (111.7cm)95 Inches (241.3cm)$621
    44 Inches (111.7cm)100 Inches (254cm)$654

    *Approx A0 = 44 by 35 Inches (Actual A0 = 46.8 by 33.1 Inches)

  • Ilfotex Print Pricing

    Ilfotex prints are only available on a 42 inch roll and are printed in half metre increments up to a maximum length of 3 metres.

    Note the maximum printable width on the roll is 100cm - thus each charging bracket is 100 by 50cm

    Please see our file preparation notes for full details.

     

    Fixed WidthLength of PrintPrice (Inc. GST)
    42 Inches (106.7cm)0.5 Metres (50cm)$75
    42 Inches (106.7cm)1 Metre (100cm)$150
    42 Inches (106.7cm)1.5 Metres (150cm)$225
    42 Inches (106.7cm)2 Metres (200cm)$300
    42 Inches (106.7cm)2.5 Metres (250cm)$375
    42 Inches (106.7cm)3 Metres (300cm)$450

    • Paper Choice

    Click each paper below for more information and specifications

    Smooth Matte Fine Art Papers

  • Hahnemuhle Photo Rag (Most Popular!)

    308gsm – Matte – Smooth – Bright White – OBA Content: Very Low – 100% Cotton – Fibre Based

    The most popular fine art inkjet paper in the world, loved by printers and galleries everywhere. Does everything exceptionally well, takes colour equally well as black and white. While definitely not textured, it has a hint of tooth that is just enough to add a bit of dimensionality, but not enough to overpower any fine details.

    Available in: A4, A3, A3+, A2, A2 Deckle Edge, 24", 44"

  • Hahnemuhle PR Matt Baryta

    308gsm - Matte - Ultra Smooth - White – OBA Content: None – 100% Cotton – Fibre Based

    A 100% cotton, ultra-smooth matt baryta inkjet paper from the Photo Rag family that is an excellent alternative to classic darkroom baryta papers. Very, very similar to Ilford Smooth Cotton Rag (and the now-unavailable classic Museo Portfolio Rag).

    Available in: A4, A3, A2, 24"

  • Hahnemuhle Bamboo (Popular!)

    290gsm – Matte – Smooth – Warm tone – OBA Content: None – 90% Bamboo 10% Cotton [Eco friendly!] – Fibre Based

    Our favourite warm tone fine art paper and a great eco-friendly option. Has very rich tonal rendition and a velvety surface finish. It's also highly eco-friendly making it pretty much perfect in our book! Does exceptionally well with images with a warmer colour palette, also very popular among artists who are accustomed to very warm toned papers.

    Available in: A4, A3, A3+, A2, 24", 44"

  • Hahnemuhle Hemp

    290gsm – Matte – Smooth – Bright White tone – OBA Content: None – 60% Hemp, 40% Cotton [Eco friendly!] – Fibre Based

    Another earth-friendly smooth matte paper, with a subtle surface texture. Similar in many ways to the Photo Rag.

    Available in: A4, A3, A2, 24", 44"

  • Hahnemuhle Rice Paper

    100gsm – Matte – Smooth – Natural White – OBA Content: None – 100% α-Cellulose – Fibre Based

    A fine art paper that is a beautiful representation of traditional sumi-e papers used in calligraphy art. 

    Available in: 24" Only

    • Textured Matte Fine Art Papers

  • Hahnemuhle German Etching (Very Popular!)

    310gsm – Matte – Textured – Natural White – OBA Content: Very Low – 100% α-Cellulose – Fibre Based

    Classic European-style etching art paper with gentle, regular texture and a satisfying weight and structured. Probably the most popular textured paper worldwide for artworks, drawings, painting and illustrative type works.

    Available in: A4, A3, A3+, A2, 24", 44"

  • Ilford Cotton Artist Textured

    310gsm – Matte – Textured – White – OBA Content: None – 100% Cotton – Fibre Based

    Traditional style mould-made 100% Cotton rag paper. The coarse, rough structured surface allows for a beautiful traditional watercolour look and feel, whilst still reproducing pin-sharp details and colour consistency.

    Available in: A4, A3, A2, 24"

  • Hahnemuhle Torchon

    285gsm – Matte – Textured – Bright White – OBA Content: Moderate – 100% – α-Cellulose – Fibre Based

    Heavily textured with an organic feel – best with larger prints or the texture can be overwhelming. Very tough and rigid.

    Available in: 24" and 44" Only

    • Classic Semi-Gloss Photo Papers

  • Ilford Gold Fibre Gloss (Popular!)

    310gsm – Semi-gloss – Smooth Lustre – Natural White – OBA Content: None – 100% Cotton – Fibre Based

    A beautiful, classic, 100% cotton paper similar to the old fibre based darkroom papers with a gentle warm tone providing the aesthetic and feel of the original F-Type Baryta Fibre paper and contains no optical brighteners. Despite the name, is actually a semi-gloss.

    Available in: A4, A3, A3+, A2, 24", 44"

  • Ilford Smooth Pearl

    310gsm – Semi-gloss – Smooth Lustre – Ultra Bright White – OBA Content: Yes – Resin Coated

    The world's most popular semi-gloss inkjet paper with the classic photo look. Very robust, great for albums, and any context where prints will be handled. Somewhat cool toned.

    Available in: A4, A3, A3+, A2, 24"

  • Ilford Metallic Gloss

    260gsm – High Gloss – Smooth – Pearlescent Metallic White – OBA Content: Yes – Resin Coated

    A gorgeous highly dimensional high gloss paper with a remarkable ‘pearlescent’ metallic finish.

    Available in: A4, A3, A2, 24"

    • Canvas and Other

  • Hahnemuhle Daguerre Canvas

    400gsm – Matte – Lightly Textured – Bright White – OBA Content: Moderate – Poly-Cotton Blend – Fibre Based

    A beautiful crisp white poly-cotton canvas with a matte, lightly toothed surface. Suitable for stretching. Similar to the now discontinued Monet Canvas.

    Available in: 24" and 44" Only

  • Ilford Ilfotex

    275gsm – Matte – Textile – Bright White – Self-Adhesive Polyester Fabric

    A self-adhesive polyester fabric perfect for all things signage, wallpapers, decals and wraps. The adhesive is non marking, removable, and very re-usable.

    Available in: 42" Only (100cm Printable Width)

    • Want To See Our Papers For Yourself?

    We have printed samples of all our papers available for viewing at our office in North Melbourne. Please just Contact Us to make a time for a chat.

    If you live interstate, want your own sample to keep, or can't get into our office, simply order a Printing Sample Pack (below) that contains a small printed sample of all our most popular papers.

    At just $15 with free shipping it's an inexpensive way to get up close and personal with some printed images on each of our most popular papers and really see what you prefer.

    Printing Sample Pack
    Printing Sample Pack
    ▪ Free Shipping - this product ships free!
    ▪ Please note: Unfortunately we can't personalise these packs with your own images. These packs are pre-printed with a broad range of images to help you select printing papers.
    ▪ Please note that this is shipped untracked
    $15
    More info

    File Specifications and Layout

    Please see our full file set-up instructions (summary below - click to expand).

  • Specifications Summary

    COLOUR

    • RGB files only - NO CMYK!
    • Must be correctly tagged/embedded with an RGB colour space / ICC Profile (AdobeRGB, sRGB, ProPhotoRGB, P3 etc).

     

    SIZE & LAYOUT

    • No borderless/full bleed - we have maximum safe printable areas, see below for more info if you're wanting to do borderless.
    • We have maximum safe printable areas! Your image must be within these! Please use our templates or see our maximum safe dimensions for each size below.

    • If you want a trim, you must supply trim lines (not trim marks or a stroked box) and pop a note in requesting a trim. See below, and our guide.

       

    FILE FORMAT & SPECS

    • Flattened TIFFs or high quality JPEGs only - NO PDFs, PNG, AI, or EPS.
    • 8 or 16 bit only - no HDR/32 bit.
    • All layers must be flattened - no embeds, no extra layers, no alpha channels, no smart objects & no fonts!

    • We have three file setup options to choose from:

  • 1. Self Setup

    You can setup your images yourself. Make sure you're across How to Prepare Files For Printing at Image Science - we require files to be supplied already setup and laid out as per those specifications. We have downloadable templates to make this easy. This is our recommendation.

  • 2. Automatic Best Fit

    We can setup files to 'best fit' within the safe printable area free of charge. This means we'll take your whole image and automatically size it to print as large as possible within the safe printable areas on your ordered size/s. This will not stretch/distort or clip your image in any way, and is the quickest option. However being automatic the result may not be precisely what you are expecting - particularly regarding the exact dimensions of ink on the page and the white space around your print. 

  • 3. File Setup Service

    If you have specific image size, layout or border width requirements outside of our automatic 'best fit' layout and don't want to do the setup yourself we offer a file setup service for a small fee. You can send us the largest version of the file(s) you have, and very clear instructions, and we can do the file setup for you (+$5 per file/per setup) - added using the 'Add File Setup Fee' button on the order page. One $5 setup fee is required per file/layout.

    • Please indicate in your order or file upload which option you want.

    If you do not follow these instructions (or use our file setup service), your order will experience delays, as we will have to contact you.

    FAQs

  • How should I prepare my files?

    Please see our full file set-up instructions.

     

    We have three file setup options to choose from:

    1. Self Setup. You can setup your images yourself. Make sure you're across How to Prepare Files For Printing at Image Science - we require files to be supplied already setup and laid out as per those specifications. We have downloadable templates to make this easy. This is our recommendation.

       

    2. Automatic Best Fit. We can setup files to 'best fit' within the safe printable area free of charge. This means we'll take your whole image and automatically size it to print as large as possible within the safe printable areas on your ordered size/s. This will not stretch/distort or clip your image in any way, and is the quickest option. However being automatic the result may not be precisely what you are expecting - particularly regarding the exact dimensions of ink on the page and the white space around your print. 

       

    3. File Setup Service. If you have specific image size, layout or border width requirements outside of our automatic 'best fit' layout and don't want to do the setup yourself we offer a file setup service for a small fee. You can send us the largest version of the file(s) you have, and very clear instructions, and we can do the file setup for you (+$5 per file/per setup) - added using the 'Add File Setup Fee' button on the order page. One $5 setup fee is required per file/layout.

     

    Please indicate in your order or file upload which option you want.

  • Do your offer borderless / full bleed printing?

    Unfortunately full bleed/borderless is not something that our printers can physically do.

    Essentially to order a full bleed (for example as an A3), you have to in fact order a paper size up (so A3+), and then trim back to A3 size (we can do this for you, although very often the framer can do it too).

    Due to the very nature of the pigment ink printing process, full bleed means a print is much much more damageable, as the ink is right up against the edge they effectively cannot be touched or handled without extreme risk of damage or lifting of ink, as such we don't really recommend it unless you really need to.

    If you would like us to trim we do require you to add a specific type of crop marks/trim lines to your prints - we do not just accept instructions like 'trim 3cm off the left' or ‘trim to 20x30cm’ as this takes significant extra time and we tend to be very busy here, and it also avoids any chance of misinterpretation of your instructions.  If you are unable to add these, we can add them for you for our standard file set-up fee ($5).

  • Do you offer a print trimming service?

    We are happy to offer simple trimming free of charge.

    Simple trimming is trimming of one image, to size (i.e. up to 4 cuts).

    The caveat for this service being free is that customers must supply their file with our recommended trim marks as per our instructions for this, and not just the default Photoshop (or whatever) marks.

    Also note that we can't accept instructions like 'trim 3cm off the left' or ‘tri to 20x30cm’ as this requires a lot more time on our part for the measuring etc.

    If you are unable to add these, we can add them for you for our standard file set-up fee ($5).

    More complex trimming (i.e. multiple images from a roll print, or things precise or exotic) - we do not offer as a service. You will want to get your framer to use their more precise tools for this sort of work.

    It's worth noting, though, that our trimmer is not as good or as millimetre accurate as the machines framers use - so we strongly recommend you have your framer trim the prints. We will do our best to do a good job but if things end up a few millimetres off, this is within the tolerances of our equipment, so if real precision on trim is important to you, please have your framer do it.

  • How do I print A5s?

    We do offer A5 printing, but because A4 is the smallest sheet size our printers can physically handle making an order is a slightly different process than normal.

    Basically it involves setting up A4 print files with two images per page, we'll then guillotine those down for you free of charge after printing.

    Please see our guide to setting up A5 print files before proceeding, particularly regards the specific margins for A5. Also note that on the orders page you need to enter how many A4 sheets you’ll use – i.e. one A4 sheet for each pair of A5 prints. This means that they must be ordered in pairs, and are charged as such.

  • How do I print an A1?

    We don't print on A1 as a sheet, they are printed on a 24” roll as a 24x35”.

    For most people’s purposes a 24x35” is a close enough approximation to A1, however, if you need a true A1 print (23.4x33.1”) then this will need to be trimmed down from a 24x35”. See our notes on trimming above.

  • Do you offer a true/advanced black and white mode?

    Yes, we can use a special mode to print black and white files to give you the best, most neutral possible print outcome for your black and white prints. If you are sending us true black and white files, please make note of this in your order notes or best of all - put something in the file name to indicate true black and white files.

    See this article for specifics and pros & cons of the process.

    If your files are not explicitly identified as ‘true black and white’ or to ‘use advanced black and white mode’, they will be printed using our standard colour mode.

  • How do I send my files to you?

    The easiest way is to Send Us Files through our File Uploader.

    Click on the link and simply upload your files. You will receive confirmation once they have been uploaded.

    We will also accept most file sharing services with a publicly accessible download link, such as Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive, WeTransfer etc.

    IMPORTANT:

    Sending us files will not trigger any action at Image Science. 

    You MUST make a corresponding Print Order or Contact Us with an enquiry.

  • Do you provide ICC profiles so I can soft proof my images prior to printing?

    We are happy to provide ICC profiles for each of our papers that you can use to accurately soft proof your images before printing. We provide these on request, so please Contact Us with what paper/s you are wanting profile/s for.

    For each paper we generally supply a separate profile for Colour and Black & White.  The colour profile is used by default (we only use the black and white profiles below if you explicitly ask us to do so when you make your order).

    Note: These profiles are for soft proofing purposes only - do not convert your images into these profiles when supplying them for printing - leave them in your RGB working space (e.g. sRGB, AdobeRGB etc).

    ICC profiles can be a bit tricky to understand at first and take experience to understand fully. Just trust the process and if you see anything strange let us know.  (If you turn on 'simulate paper colour and ink black' in Photoshop (and we recommend that you don't) - you will experience Photoshop's thoroughly broken contrast proofing system, and we suggest that you ignore most of what it is telling you).

    For more detailed instructions and explanation on the above read our notes on how to use our profiles - click here.

  • Do you offer test printing?

    At Image Science all test prints are treated exactly the same as any standard print order. We use the same fine art papers and print on them at the same quality, with the same archival pigment inks. They also require the same handling (all our prints are individually fed into our printers and individually inspected for flaws).

    This might sound strange for what is just a ‘test,’ but it’s precisely the point. It’s a 100% proof, or guarantee, of how your image/s will print on your selected paper. 

    This also means that all testing here is for your purposes only - we needn’t even be informed that what you’re printing is a test (unless you’re after advice, in which case don’t hesitate to get in touch!).

    All test prints follow our standard printing rates, file preparation, order & upload process. Note if you’re not confident in Photoshop we provide a basic file setup service for $5 per file.

    See our article on test printing here for more information.

  • How to get the highest quality print?

    It starts long before the ink hits the paper. To achieve gallery-worthy results, every step of your workflow—from file preparation to paper selection—needs to be calibrated for precision. First, ensure your images are high-resolution (ideally at least 300ppi at final print size) and saved in a non-compressed format like TIFF. Second, use a calibrated monitor to edit, so what you see is what actually prints. The next crucial step is choosing a professional printing studio that uses archival-grade papers and pigment-based inks—these materials ensure vibrant colours, deep blacks, and long-lasting durability. At Image Science, we go a step further by offering personalised media recommendations, expert colour management, and state-of-the-art printing technology to ensure your work is printed exactly as intended. If you care about accuracy, longevity, and visual impact—cutting corners is not the way. Quality prints come from quality processes, and that’s where we shine.

  • Do you offer a print embossing service?

    Yes, we offer a print embossing service (also known as a ‘print chop’ or print marking). You can have your prints embossed with the Image Science Mark or your own custom design.

    Print embossing can be used as an alternative to signing if you would like to send your prints directly to your clients.

    If you are interested in having a custom embossing stamp made or want more information, click here.

  • How will my prints be packed and shipped?

    We take great care in packing your prints to ensure they get to you safely. All sheet prints are individually placed in an archival clear bag and sent out to you packed flat.

    Anything larger than A2, e.g. roll prints, are wrapped in archival clear film and sent in a mailing tube. Sending prints rolled in a mailing tube provides better protection against damage while travelling. Allow your prints to lay flat for a few days before use or framing.

    Everything we send out is fully insured and if damaged will be re-printed and sent to you free of charge (once evidence of damage is received).

  • Do you keep my images on file after they have been printed?

    We keep your images on file for approximately 3 months in our printing archive, after which they are deleted. If you require a reprint of a file within 3 months of the initial print, just place a new order with the details of the file - there is no need to re-send.

    If you are going to be completing edition runs of your images, we do provide a free secure store and print service. We store your digital files here and print your images as you need them. This means that you don’t need to print your complete edition run at once and can be confident that each print is a perfect reproduction of the last. It also provides a handy off site backup for your files.

    For more information on our store and print service and edition runs, see here.

  • How should I handle my inkjet prints after they have been printed?

    Inkjet prints are beautiful and versatile; however they can be delicate and need to be handled appropriately. The basic rule is; don’t touch the inked area and ideally always use gloves.

    We have a general fine art print handling guide,  and a more detailed article which includes information on coating, spotting, trimming, packing and storage.

  • Can I paint/work over my fine art prints?

    Yes you can, but we do suggest that you test the particular medium on a sample print to see the results. We generally recommend acrylics as our pigment inks are water based, and therefore it's probably better to stick to water based materials, but we have also seen oils being used with success.

    There is no guarantee about the archival longevity of your piece after painting on it, as chemical reactions can occur such as yellowing, but experimenting is all part of the fun!

  • How should I describe these prints to my clients/customers?

    These fine art prints are best called Pigment Ink on Archival Paper. They are also commonly referred to as Giclee prints.

    See our article here.

  • How large can I print my files?

    You can often print your files a lot bigger than you realise - don't worry too much about the classic 300PPI figure as that's really a bit out of date these days. We have printed many large prints at much lower figures, like 150 PPI, and they've held up very well.

    Remember, pin sharp images are not always that important when it comes to overall aesthetic - much more important is composition, message and expression, so don't let lack of resolution stop you from making a huge print if that's what works for the image.

    You can actually send us files at any PPI and our printing system will re-sample them automatically to our printer's resolution (and do so at least as well as those expensive plugins like Genuine Fractals etc.).

    For more information, read our Resolution for really sharp prints knowledge base article.

  • Can I print multiple images on a roll print & cut down to individual images?

    You certainly can print multiple images together as one roll print if you wish - just lay out your file and whitespace however you like - the printable area is all yours to use as you see fit (we suggest you use our templates to make sure your images remain in the printable zone). 

    However, we do not offer complex trimming (i.e. multiple images from a roll print, or things precise or exotic) as a service. You will want to get your framer to use their more precise tools for this sort of work 
     

    We do not recommend printing lots of smaller prints this way - trimmed roll prints will exhibit a significant amount of paper curl.  When roll prints are large, the weight of the paper works against the paper's memory effect and so the prints sit fairly flat - however when you cut down roll prints to small sections, the full curl of the paper is expressed and it can be substantial.  So if you're aiming for smaller print, sheet prints are usually well worth the extra cost.
     

  • Can I supply my own media for you to print on?

    Yes, you can also supply your own paper for us to print on. Your media must be compatible with our printer, (inkjet, coated, for waterbased inks - not solvent based) and we will need at least 2x A2 sized sample pages (or a 24" roll) to produce an accurate setup for your paper before we can do the printing job. This process can take up to 1 week so please ensure you add this to our current printing turn around time.

    Pricing for your prints will be 10% lower than our standard printing prices as you are supplying the media. Contact us to discuss printing on your own media in more detail and to obtain a quote for your particular media setup and job.

  • Do you have any suitable materials for printing wallpaper or decals?

    We print on a self adhesive polyester fabric called Ilfotex, which is perfect for all things signage, wallpapers, decals and wraps. The adhesive is non marking, removable, and very re-usable. Ilfotex has a smooth surface and produces sharp printing results.

    Prints are only available on a 42 inch roll and can be printed up to a maximum length of 3 metres. Pricing is charged at $60 per half running metre.

  • Can I have my prints sent directly to my customers?

    We can send prints directly to your customers. Just add their details into the shipping address in the cart and make a note to send directly to your customer.

  • What is an archival quality print?

    Archival quality printing refers to the process of producing prints that are designed to last for decades—if not centuries—without noticeable fading, discolouration, or deterioration. This is achieved by combining acid-free, museum-grade papers with pigment-based inks, both of which are rigorously tested for longevity and stability under various environmental conditions. Archival prints are not just about beauty—they’re about permanence. Whether you're an artist selling limited edition works, a photographer preparing a gallery show, or an illustrator creating heirloom-quality pieces, archival printing ensures your vision stands the test of time. At Image Science, we only use industry-trusted materials from brands like Hahnemühle, Canson, and Ilford, alongside precision-calibrated workflows, so that every print we produce is not just visually stunning—but made to last.

    We create fine art, archival prints up to 110cm wide, by almost any length, printed with state of the art colour management using the latest and best Epson printers and inks. We've been offering fine art printing services for over 20 years and so have more experience to draw on than any other service in the country.

    Our service is perfect for anyone who wants beautiful prints of their photographs, artwork or illustrations. Not only are we the only Hahnemuhle Platinum Certified Studio in Australia, but we were the first lab in Australia to be certified by both Hahnemühle and Ilford as fine art printing experts.

  • Are archival quality prints worth it?

    Absolutely—especially if you're serious about the quality, longevity, and value of your work.  Unlike mass-produced prints, giclée / archival prints deliver superior colour fidelity, exceptional detail, and a museum-quality finish that can last 80–200+ years without fading when properly cared for. This level of craftsmanship justifies higher pricing—not only because of the materials and technology involved, but because of the perceived value it creates for buyers and collectors. For artists, photographers, and illustrators looking to build a brand based on quality and professionalism, giclée / archival printing isn’t an expense—it’s an investment in your reputation and long-term success.

  • What about print alignment and skewing?

    Please note: Print perfection and absolute perfect alignment and squareness is nearly impossible with heavy fine art materials, as they can shift slightly as they run through the printer. Slight skewing of the print on the page/roll may and can occur, and therefore some final trimming of your print may be necessary (it's usually not more than a few millimetres). We strongly recommend you leave more than the minimum amount of required whitespace around the edges to facilitate this (eg. 2cm or more of whitespace).

    A note on canvas: as canvas is a woven material that is not fully dimensionally stable it will stretch and shrink as it moves through the printer, while we can compensate for this to a degree, it means the length down the roll can vary slightly from the exact file size, so we recommend leaving extra whitespace in the 'length down the roll' direction to account for this. Once canvas is stretched over stretcher bars this discrepancy reduces also. In addition you should always have stretcher bars cut/made to suit the print once you have it, and not the other way around.

    • Turn-arounds

    Current estimates for normal-sized jobs only (in business days). Full info here.

    • Printing:
      4-5 business days
    • Film/Art (Raw) Scanning:
      Raw Scanning: 2-3 business days | Film Scanning: On Hold
    • Full Art Reproduction:
      15+ business days
    • ICC Profiling:
      2-3 business days