Printing on Canvas???

Troy

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Mar 6, 2003, 1:05:04 PM3/6/03

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Hello all,

I'm in the process of researching printers that will print, high quality,
color photos on canvas.

Any tips?

Troy

Deathwalker

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Mar 6, 2003, 7:58:10 PM3/6/03

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iron transfers?

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JBuch

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Mar 6, 2003, 7:54:04 PM3/6/03

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Troy wrote:

How can you print a high quality image on something rough like canvas?

Did you ever try to water paint onto untreated canvas? It can run worse than
cheap newsprint.

There are lots of ways to print onto transfer paper (smooth and not runny
like newsprint) and then transfer the image on the transfer paper coating
onto canvas as a coating.

Jim Buch

Troy

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Mar 7, 2003, 11:47:27 AM3/7/03

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"How" was actually the question. I know it can be done because I'm looking
at a great quality 11 x 14 photo on canvas that someone gave me as a gift
and there's no way a transfer would look this good.

So far, it seems that "most" quality large format printers will print
directly on canvas. (see Epson 7600 or 9600)
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Fred Farkle

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Mar 7, 2003, 2:48:32 PM3/7/03

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How are you going to get the canvas into the printer?

How about if you had canvas on a roll, you could use one a plotter to
do the printing as long as you figured out a way for the canvas to
feed in the printer and advance.
Paul

JBuch

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Mar 7, 2003, 3:15:04 PM3/7/03

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Xxxxxxxxxxxxx is pleased to introduce an archival print canvas fabric
for direct inkjet printing. The canvas is primed
with a universal acrylic
titanium formula and receives a specially formulated
clear top-coat for
printing ink receptivity. This top-coat provides
for a finer, more
consistent texture to deliver enhanced fine art
reproductions. The long
term permanency of the final print is dependent on
other factors such as,
inks used and application of UV spray fixative on the
finished work of art.

Like fine Artist canvas, our print canvas is woven
from natural and/or
man-made fibers, and imperfections in the fibers and
the weave are normal.
In fact, the natural texture; somewhat irregular weave
pattern and even the
minor imperfections in the fibers and weave are what
give canvas a special
ambiance and enhanced value. The more texture in the
canvas, the more
desirable reproduction.

Xxxxxxxxxxx introduces InkJet Canvas with and without
water resistant
coatings. Designed to deliver enhanced color
quality and a fine art
appearance that can only be achieved on canvas. 18
mil (457 microns)
thickness and 11 oz./yd²

Both products are available in 36, 42, 52 and 60 inch
widths in length of
25ft. and 50ft.

Troy

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Mar 7, 2003, 4:10:56 PM3/7/03

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who is the manufacturer?

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Deathwalker

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Mar 7, 2003, 7:44:05 PM3/7/03

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> On Fri, 07 Mar 2003 00:58:10 GMT, "Deathwalker"
> <ian-l...@blueyonder.co.ukspam> spewed:

charming. do you kiss your mother with that mouth?

> How are you going to get the canvas into the printer?

if you print on the iron on transfer then iron it on you don't have to worry
about getting thru the printer.

George Thomas

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Mar 8, 2003, 6:23:04 PM3/8/03

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Hi, Troy:

You don't say how big you want to go or how much you want to spend, but most
of the larger large-format printer manufacturers (ColorSpan, Epson, HP,
etc.) do offer a canvas media, usually in 48 inch x 50 foot rolls. Those
manufacturers that offer a giclee-class printer will work best for fine art
printing which is what I presume you are wanting to do. There are some
smaller (consumer-oriented) printers that will do fine art printing but they
are painfully slow so would not be cost-effective in a production
environment.

Hope this is helpful.

George Thomas

Deathwalker

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Mar 8, 2003, 8:54:54 PM3/8/03

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www.choicestationery.com sell canvas effect paper.

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JBuch

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Mar 9, 2003, 12:03:09 AM3/9/03

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You wanted to know what kind of printer to buy.

That was your first message.

Sorry I was unable to help you.

Jim Buch

Arthur Entlich

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Mar 10, 2003, 8:14:50 AM3/10/03

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There are many treated canvases for inkjet printing, but they are costly.

Also there are specially designed inkjet printers that print with oil
based paints.

However, if you want to use a standard inkjet printer, the treated
canvas is the answer. It is made by (or at least sold under) a number
of names and brands.

Art

Troy

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Mar 10, 2003, 11:44:41 AM3/10/03

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Thank you George!

I'm looking at 24" and at this point I'm looking into the Epson 7600. Any
feedback or other recommendations in the same range of price. (approx 3K)

I'm looking to possibly do some fine art but the main reason is photos on
canvas for a fine art "feel"

Thanks again

Troy

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