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	Common Questions about digital printmaking...
	What exactly is a Giclée print? “Giclée” (pronounced “zhee-clay”) is a term patented by Scitex America (the manufacturer of the Iris family of inkjet printers) and refers to digital art produced on the Iris Digital Printer. The French word “Giclée” describes a “technique of spraying” that has become an industry-wide accepted term to define quality, archival fine art created by digital print technology. What type of quality can I expect from the Iris? You can expect a clean and precise print that is free from a visible dot pattern and provides remarkable color and detail on a wide variety of substrates. What types of paper or substrate can be used on the Iris? The Iris can accept almost any type of material that can be wrapped around its’ drum, including everything from watercolor paper and canvas, to such exotic materials as satin, leather and burlap. Please make note, there is a 15% increase in price for printing on any material other than our standard stocks. What type of longevity can I expect from the Iris inks? We use only the highest quality archival inks which are made by Scitex. These inks have been tested under various lighting and environmental conditions and have shown to maintain their brilliance and color accuracy for up to 35 years. As with any piece of fine art, special care should be taken to ensure that prints are not exposed to excessive levels of illumination or extreme changes in environmental conditions. UV Coatings are available upon request, but are not recommended on certain substrates. What do I need to get started? Pick the image(s) from your portfolio that you would like to transform into a Giclee print. Bring us the original artwork, a transparency of the artwork, or a digital photograph of the artwork. We will begin the process by scanning your image or analyzing your digital capture for accurate color. When will I see my first proof once my artwork is delivered to T&R Editions? Although it is dependent upon several variables associated with the image we are scanning, you can usually expect to see your first digital proof within 5 working days from the time we receive your image and the necessary signed release forms.				When will I see my first print after the image has been approved for production? Your final color proof is known as a BAT (bon-a-tire). The BAT is on the same substrate as the final edition(s) and is the same size as the finished print. This proof is used as the final sign-off proof, giving T&R your final approval on color and telling us it is okay to proceed. After the BAT is signed for approval, prints can be produced within 2-3 working days (depending on quantity and size). How many prints can I do at a time? The beauty of the Iris is that once you have a master image you can run any quantity you want - from one to one hundred. The ability to print only the number you have orders for is what makes this whole process so profitable for artists and galleries. By printing only what you need, you eliminate the need to “inventory” prints. What happens to my “final” digital image? Your image is written to CD (compact disc) and stored for archiving. This archived image can never be modified, erased or written over by mistake. This process guarantees* that your image can be de-archived at any time and more prints produced without any re-scanning or color correcting. This CD remains the property of T&R Editions. If the artist or publisher wishes to have a CD written of the image, there is an additional charge. What happens to the BAT once my prints have been produced? The BAT (or final proof) will remain in the possession of T&R Editions until the edition has been completed or withdrawn and all charges have been paid in full. All proofs produced by T&R prior to the BAT will be destroyed by T&R Editions oncethe BAT has been approved. This all sounds good, but how much does it cost? T&R Editions offers several different packages based on the final size of your image and the substrate used. Please visit our Pricing page for current pricing.
					*certain limitations do apply, ask your T&R Customer Service Representative for details.


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