FAQ

What is FineArt printing?

FineArt is the printing type mostly preferred by professionals, aiming at maximum quality, lifetime and realistic colors. Special reproduction machines, the quality of the paint used and the printing materials are the three main elements that make up the FineArt print. While the paper and canvases made of cotton or alpha cellulose used in printing add depth and artistic atmosphere to your prints with different texture options, they do not crack and turn yellow since they do not contain whitening chemicals, acids or lignin. For this reason, it is the first choice for printing works of art that will be exhibited for a long time in places such as museums and art galleries. While the printing machines specially developed and calibrated for FineArt prints easily provide the desired detail, quality and color accuracy, the water-based paints that are used defy time with their closest colors and make your work appear in the quality of the first day for many years.

Where is FineArt printing used?

Museums: Many museums around the world exhibit FineArt facsimiles of them in the exhibition halls in order to preserve the original works. FineArt printed works are difficult to distinguish from the original.

Facsimile Exhibitions: Art galleries and exhibition halls are the places where the works of art printed with FineArt method are used the most. All kinds of works of art, old or new, such as painting, engraving, illustration, calligraphy, miniature, are exhibited flawlessly.

Photo Printing: The undisputed best quality printing method and the most outstanding display method of black-and-white and color photographs are FineArt applications.

Archiving: Corruption and virus contamination that may occur in digital data and archives can cause irreversible losses. Against such risks, valuable images are printed as FineArt and kept specially. FineArt printed photographs and similar visual materials can remain intact for centuries under suitable conditions.

Limited Edition: In cases where an artwork is not possible to have its original, certified copies are made by FineArt printing. Such reproductions, made in limited numbers, also have a collection value if signed by the artist. These prints, made by facsimile (reproduction) method, are very close to the original colors and natural depth textures of the work.

Photo albums.

Artistic portfolios.

Decorative wall paintings.

Greeting cards, invitations and postcards.

What should I consider when choosing paper?

Among the FineArt category, you can choose those with a textured, non-woven, matte, silky or shiny surface. You can get the most vibrant and realistic colors in printing, as well as textures that give the feeling of third dimension. FineArt group are certified acid-free papers with ISO 9706 norms.

Among the options are photo papers with different surfaces that reflect accurate and vibrant colors. Plastic-based photo papers are coated with a special resin to better adhere the ink to the surface and protect it from scratches. These papers, which are mostly preferred for photo printing, can be selected with glossy or matte surfaces. Photo papers have the ability to reflect color transitions, black and dark tones precisely.

Among our options, you can also find more practical and economical alternatives to your printing needs. The media types presented here can give satisfactory results for your intended use in terms of color and material texture. However, the printing type that is not in the FineArt group is not preferred for very long-term use.

Smooth papers are mostly preferred for those who do not want deep shadows. It gives your photos saturated colors and eye-catching contrast with the quality of the paper and the special inkjet coating on it.

Textured papers, on the other hand, give a nice touch experience with their rough/velvety surfaces, and become a part of your work by adding a different ambience to it. The texture of the paper is easily seen in light colored areas (cloud, etc.), while it is less visible on dark floors, thus giving your works a painting appearance both in touch and appearance.

In short, while smooth paper draws the focus on the photograph with its striking color depth and visual effect, textured paper adds a third dimension to your image and becomes a part of the work..

Canvas is a more flexible material. It has a specially coated surface on a textile base. Accurate colors are obtained with the adhesion of the inks on this surface. Although it is generally preferred in painting prints, it is used in all kinds of artworks. The canvases can be stretched to wooden or metal frames, as well as directly into the frame.

Water-based inks are used in all the media we offer in printing. It does not contain harmful chemicals. It is suitable for use in indoor conditions.

What is the ISO 9706 standard?

It is the standards that determine paper's acid level, tear resistance, the range of moisture and chemicals in its content. Within the scope of these criteria, it has been audited and documented that the damages to the environment and human health are minimized in the production, use and after use of the paper.

An unprinted paper should have high tear resistance, should not contain harmful chemicals, should contain the maximum amount of plant fibers such as natural cellulose, and should have a very low acid level. In order for the fibers in the pulp to stay together and to have sufficient strength, whiteness and brightness, the foreign matter content (such as calcium carbonate, sodium percarbonate, etc.) must be zero or minimum level.

For example, which paper should I choose for "digital illustration"?

You can choose between Hahnemühle German Etching, William Turner or Matte Fiber which is the economically priced paper of this class. You can find our paper suggestions like this on the paper selection screen.

Since I have an image above the allowed MB, I cannot upload it to the system! What can I do?

By using a program similar to Photoshop, you can convert your image to jpg format in quality suitable for printing. This will allow the image to be reduced in size.

Or you can upload your image to a system like Wetransfer, Google Drive, SendGB and send us the link. In this case, create your order with a sample image of the same proportion and add this link to the order note section. Taking your note into consideration, the image you send with link will be printed.

After the image was uploaded, it appeared in different color tones than the original, would there be a problem with printing?

This is the case if your image has a CMYK color mode. However, this does not affect the print result. Because when printing, we use the original version of the image you uploaded. It is the preview image you see on the screen and is only used to create your order. Since the original image is the basis for printing, there will be no problems.

I cannot enter the size I want! Can't I print in special sizes?

We preserve the original ratio of your image. When you enter the size of one side, the other side is calculated automatically (according to the original ratio of the image). Operations such as stretching or narrowing the image are not allowed. Therefore, you need to upload your image to the printing system after proportioning it to the size you want.

What is the difference between a border and a frame?

Border is the margin of the paper's own texture. In other words, it is the space outside the image.

How are print orders packed?

Your printing orders are sent in thick and resistant postups (roll packaging). It is used safely in domestic and international shipping.

I want to work with you for a long time, I will have constant printing orders. Can you make a discount in this sense?

If your printing volume will be high and continuous, we recommend our Partnership Packages. You can apply for the one that suits you from our partnership packages with different discount rates and benefit from different advantages, including permanent discounts. Detailed information is on our Partnership Panel page...

What is a FineArt print certificate and how to get it?

If you choose one of the papers of the FineArt group, a certificate card showing the printing properties will be prepared. This special certificate in size A5 is recorded for each edition. This certificate will be sent to you with your order upon request.

What is giclée printing?

Giclée printing is synonymous with FineArt printing. Giclée is the printing type mostly preferred by professionals, aiming at maximum quality, lifetime and realistic colors. Special reproduction machines, the quality of the paint used and the printing materials are the three main elements that make up the giclee print. While the paper and canvases made of cotton or alpha cellulose used in printing add depth and artistic atmosphere to your prints with different texture options, they do not crack and turn yellow since they do not contain whitening chemicals, acids or lignin. For this reason, it is the first choice for printing works of art that will be exhibited for a long time in places such as museums and art galleries. While the printing machines specially developed and calibrated for giclée prints easily provide the desired detail, quality and color accuracy, the water-based paints that are used defy time with their closest colors and make your work appear in the quality of the first day for many years.