Frequently Asked Questions

What is a LightJet Print?
LightJet prints are the finest quality Direct Digital C Prints available. LightJet prints are continuous tone “photographic” prints that have been exposed by red, green and blue lasers before being processed in RA4 chemistry.
What is Giclée?
Giclee (pronounced zhee-clay) refers to the process of printing high quality, large format, fine art images on a variety of papers using inkjet technology. Unlike LightJet, Epson Giclee prints are made up of tiny “dots” of ink.
What is wide-format printing?
A printer with the capacity to print up to 44” wide and 120” long
What are ICC profiles?
ICC profiles describe the unique characteristics of each digital device so the devices can communicate accurately and print consistently with one another.
An ICC compliant workflow is necessary for wholesalelightjetprints.com to provide a premium product for our customers.
How do you print on canvas?
Inket printers are great for printing on canvas. Our Epson Giclée printers are capabable of printing large canvases from digital files.
What is special about Epson Giclée prints?
Epson is the industry leader in fine art printer and archival ink technologies. Epson Giclee prints are superb and are a direct result of Epson standards.
How do I choose a wide-format printer?
You should speak directly to the printer to get a sense of their customer service and industry expertise. A quality wide-format printing service will offer you samples of their work, offer a list of customers, and provide clear, concise responses to your questions.
Do you offer discounts for volume printing on wide-format?
We are a wholesale to the public printing service. We offer our best wide-format printing prices on all orders.
What is continuous tone printing?
Continuous tone or Direct Digital C Prints refers to the printing process whereby lasers expose photographic paper which is processed or developed using traditional photo processing chemicals.
What are some uses for Lightjet prints?
LightJet prints can be used for tradeshows, retail and point-of-purchase displays, fine art gallery prints, restaurant and hotel interiors, and as backlit trans at airports and bus shelters. Also, LightJet prints are ideal for museum art reproductions.
Why do I need a proof?
Proofing guarantees that we will meet your expectations. If you choose not to receive a proof, there is no assurance.