COLOUR MATCHING

There are a few limitations of the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) colour system to print certain colours e.g. Ultramarine blue and Cobalt blue--which tend to become either too warm or too cool. Another example is Cadmium orange, a color with a chroma too intense to be duplicated with yellow and magenta. So there is a certain amount of give and take in reproducing original art or transparencies as many colours cannot be reproduced exactly as the original.

Once the proofing is complete the image is stored on a CD so that any image can then be printed on demand. However there is the misconception that results can be duplicated exactly at any time. The factors that contribute to repeatability are numerous and include paper, inks, temperature, humidity etc. Many fine art papers are made in Europe in old mills and the spring water used in the production is an integral part of the process. Winter paper is more consistent than spring and summer paper. Also the inks that are used are subject to variation. When a gain in longevity is established by the introduction of new dyes or pigments, operators always want to utilize them. This almost always produces a slightly different color gamut from the previous set. So it isn't expected that an image stored on a CD can be repeated exactly year after year. The print will be very similar but not exactly the same as a print printed previously

INSURANCE
The artist/owner is responsible for insuring all artwork left with Precision Colour Imaging. We will take the utmost care in handling artwork but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage. Precision Colour Imaging cannot assume any responsibility for delays in printing or scanning due to equipment failure. We restrict our liability to the cost of the prints and services we have provided.

PAYMENT
Scanning and proofing charges are to be prepaid.
In order to maintain our level of service, discounts and pricing, all print orders require a 50% deposit and balance due on a C.O.D. basis. For your convenience we accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express, cash or company cheques. 

Note: All digital files created to produce the printed images on behalf of the artist remain the property of Precision Colour Imaging. We do not provide any guarantees for long term archiving or storage of your digital files so you may want to ensure you obtain a copy of the file from us.