So what is Digigraphie?

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Epson Digigraphie® is a seal of excellence for photographers, artists and museums…It is the result of several years of research by Epson on the technical performance of its printers and on the resistance and quality of its range of UltraChrome™ pigment inks. Visible on prints as an embossment, the Digigraphie seal describes a print that has been created following a specific digital process. It assures customers that their art is a genuine reproduction and it opens new opportunities to provide a wider range of limited edition works.

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Digigraphie by Epson is a symbol of quality and longevity, offering photographers, artists and museums an additional unique selling proposition for their work.

Digital prints that qualify for the Digigraphie stamp are produced using an Epson Stylus Pro professional printer with UltraChrome™, UltraChrome K3 and UltraChrome K3 ink with Vivid Magenta. There is also a range of certified papers that will deliver the high-quality standards required. The art is authenticated by being numbered and signed by the artist and accompanied by a certificate.

The Epson Stylus Pro printer range, UltraChrome ink range and papers offer a number of characteristics which meet the expectations of professional photographers and artists. They include a wide color gamut with the eight-color inkset. The smoothest of gradation and absolute control over the tone and hue of black and white prints thanks to the three densities of black ink and an advanced the printer driver. Consistency of output with the permanent, Micro Piezo™ printhead and longevity of prints with Epson’s patented pigment ink process.

Karsten Winther, Epson Europe, says, "We are seeing the demand for digital photography and art increase year after year, as customers realize they can own their favorite works as limited edition prints. For professional artists and photographers, it is essential that they remain in control of all their reproductions to protect the value and legacy of their work. That is why, Epson is launching Digigraphie. Our quality and experience of digital print making has ensured that the Digigraphie qualifications will meet the needs of the both customer and professional."

What does this mean?

More freedom and visibility for artists!

Artists are the primary beneficiaries of this new printing technique. Digigraphie gives artists more freedom, more visibility and allows them to control their own quality and production.

The Digigraphie prints are certified to retain color. Due to the longevity of the inks and papers used in the Digigraphie process, artists are free to print their works over time, when they wish, without the risk of tarnishing their creation. Digigraphie guarantees perfect reproduction of colors and nuances IN EVERY PRINT. The work does not change over time. Artists can, therefore, produce their works based on demand.

The Digigraphie limited-edition feature for large print runs further helps the artist by preventing any plagiarism of artwork as each piece of work is numbered, stamped and signed. This feature also eases the minds of buyers and collectors as Epson’s computer system strictly controls the management of limited-edition prints & guarantees them with certificates of authenticity. Once the edition quantity is reached the system does not allow additional prints to be made.

An additional bonus in printing artwork through the Digigraphie technique is that artists now have the option of presenting their work to the masses in their own gallery on the digigraphie.com website. Each artist can register and present their portfolio of Digigraphie prints for free!

So, as you can see, using Digigraphie means extending the life of a work, it means artists have a new form of expression and a new support for renewing their heritage. Isn’t that what you’d call a valuable alternative to either single work printing or large print-runs?

Interested in learning more of the nitty-gritty details that make up the Digigraphie process? Check out http://www.digigraphie.com/uk