Framing & Archival

This section looks at the process of framing prints.

The printer is the Epson 3880

Max print width - 17"

Max Print length - 37.4" (using standard Epson driver. Length may be extended using a RIP)

Natural resolution 360dpi


Standard paper sizes:

8.5" X 11"  (216mm X 279mm)

13" X 19"  (330mm X 483mm)

17" X 22"  (432mm X 559mm)

13" X 38"  (330mm X 965mm) Red River paper for panoramas


Standard sizes:

Outer mat size              Window opening size

8" X 10"                                5" X 7" (1:1.4)

11" X 14"                             8" X 10" (1:1.25)

16" X 20"                            11"X 14" (1:1.27)

20" X 24"                            16" X 20" (1:1.25)

Colin Prior Panorama size:

Frame Size                     Window opening size

44.9" X 21.9"                      11.8" X 35.4" (1:3)

1140mm X 555mm       300mm X 900mm


Frames used.

Blick Gallery Metal Frame 20X24. 17085-2014 

http://www.dickblick.com/items/17085-2014/

Good for posters


DISPLAY2GO 36X12 Aluminum Frame for Panoramas (40X16 w/o Mat)

SKU PNFA3612MB

They have other sizes 14X35

http://www.displays2go.com/P-22774/36-x-12-Black-Panoramic-Picture-Frame-with-White-Mat-Board


Nielsen Bainbridge Artcare frames

Use for 8X10 prints, no mat

http://www.utrechtart.com/item/default.aspx?itemno=1016817

Other sizes: 11X14, 12X16, 11X17, 16X20, 14X18, 9X12


Square Frames (hard to find):

https://www.wayfair.com/Craig-Frames-Inc.-Square-Framed-Mats-Picture-Frame-EQI1082.html

Or a cheaper version:

http://www.craigframes.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=161601B14A


Print Sizes:

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