Digital Prints

ppi-to-lpi ratio, 41
PPPI (pixels per printed inch), 41
Precision Color Distribution
Technology, 56
predictive tests, 155–156
Premier Imaging Web site, 234,
289
PremierArt, 242
PremierArt Hot Press, 240
PremierArt Print Shield, 176
PremierArt WR Glossy Canvas
prints, 284
presentation portfolios, 363
Preservation Monochrome, 354
print aesthetics, 279
print arrangement, 304
Print Canvas products, 242
print ordering, 334
print permanence, 147
accelerated testing standards,
160–162
accelerated vs. real-time testing,
152–153
acidity, 151
adhesive labels on back, 283
affecting, 148–152
ANSI (American National
Standards Institute), 160–161
archival, 147
artist’s responsibility for, 175,
177
ASTM International, 161–162
atmospheric contaminants, 150
catalytic fading, 152
chemical and biological stability,
159
coatings, 176, 287
comparative vs. predictive
testing, 155–156
contracting out testing, 172
D4303 standard, 161
dark fading tests, 156–157
differences in, 170
doing your own testing,
172–174
Epson Stylus Pro 4000,
166–168
fingerprint test, 159
gas fading, 158
gas-air fading, 175
granny, three-generation
permanence standard, 148
groups testing, 163–171
humidity, 149–150
humidity-fastness, 159
image stability, 147
implied warranty of
merchantability, 177
independent researchers, 165
individual artist testing,
170–171
indoor vs. outdoor testing, 153,
155
inkjet printers, 193–194
IPI (Image Permanence
Institute), 164
ISO (International Organization
for Standardization), 160–161
length of time, 145–147
light, 148
lightfast, 147
lightfastness tests, 157–159
long-lasting colorant and media
combinations, 175
manufacturers, vendors, and
distributors, 165–170
maximizing, 171–175
minimizing temperature and
humidity, 175
normal display conditions, 154
Orange Shift problem, 151
paper, 240
paper and coating specs, 175
poor handling, 152
post-print coatings, 175
Q-Lab Weathering Research
Service, 164–165
reasons for testing, 152
relative changes, 155
RIT (Rochester Institute of
Technology), 164
strong light, 175
studying test data, 172
temperature, 149
testing organizations and
independent researchers,
163–165
types of tests, 152
UV radiation, 148
393
visual vs. measurement testing,
156
water, 149–150
waterfastness, 159
WIR (Wilhelm Imaging
Research), 163–164
print quality and inkjet printers,
186–187
print resolution and built-in ICC
profile, 273–274
print services
additional services, 319–320
advantages, 312–316
advantages and disadvantages,
29–30
basic print costs, 321
cost effectiveness, 315–316
creative or pre-printing
preparation, 320
digital artists, 312
disadvantages of using, 316
experience, 317
extras, 323
fees, 320–322
knowledge, experience, and
craft, 312–313
lack of responsiveness, 323
package prices, 322
photographers, 311
physical space/location, 318
proofs, 322
providing printer profiles,
318–319
quality, 313–314
reasons for using, 311–326
referrals, 317
reorders, 321–322
samples of work, 317–318
selecting, 316–323
size and practicality, 315
studio rental, 323
time and focus, 314
traditional artists, 311
turnaround time, 318
warranty or a guarantee,
322–323
what to look out for, 323–325
Print Shield, 288
Print Shield spray, 286