Our Equipment and Paper		  
 
   

     HS Photo has become a leader in the photo industry using the most advanced technology available today. This enables us to provide our customers with finished prints of the highest standard of quality. In order to accomplish this we have invested in only the best software, printers, paper, hardware, chemicals and materials for our production. Having all these areas working together has allowed us to continually provide consistent color control through the years, and products that truly will last a lifetime.

 

     Here is a list of just a few of the devices and materials that go into producing the beautiful images you have come to expect from HS Photo.
   

Photographic Paper

HS Photo processes all photographic prints using Kodak Endura papers. We offer glossy, metallic, and luster finish.

 

ENDURA MEDIA FEATURES AND BENEFITS

 

State-of-the-art print-life longevity*

100 years in typical home display

200 years in typical dark storage

1–5 years for commercial display

Wide color gamut

Soft, smooth, realistic flesh-tone reproduction

Rich, bright color saturation

Intense blacks
   

Chemistry

In combination with our Kodak Printers and Kodak Endura Paper, it only makes sense that we also use Kodak Chemistry.

 

- Primarily designed for digitally exposed output.

- Produces extra-high D-max with KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA PAPER

- Higher contrast that makes images pop

- Increased color saturation that pleases the eye

- Deeper D-max for dark intense blacks

  
   

Printers         

 

            Kodak Professional RP 30 & SRP 30 Laser Printers

For the bulk of our printing we use both the KODAK PROFESSIONAL RP 30 and SRP 30 Laser Printers. These machines print everything from 3.5x5” up to 12x18” prints.

 

            Durst Theta 76

The DURST Theta 76 is a fully integrated printer/processor using a specially designed, proprietary fiber-optic LED technology for continuous printing on KODAK PROFESSIONAL ENDURA Paper and Display media up to 30".

Designed to handle print sizes from 5x5" up to 30" wide and up to 13 ft in length, the printer’s flexibility offers a broad range of applications.
   

Fine Art / Inkjet Media

 

            Epson Stylus Pro 9800
 A New Level in Color Photographic Printing

New 8-color high-density pigments for an extremely wide color gamut.

High-gloss Microcrystal Encapsulation™ technology.

Higher black density for significantly richer blacks.

Superior color and clarity with an almost three-dimensional look that goes beyond what a traditional silver halide photograph can reproduce.

Unique driver technology taking full advantage of our three-level black system to produce professional black-and-white prints from color or grayscale image files.

Proprietary Epson screening technology developed specifically for black and-white printing Produces a truly consistent image with no color crossover or cast.



 
 
 		  
 

InkJet Media/Paper

 ImagePro Gloss and Satin are a high-quality, resin-coated, photo-based paper with the latest in microporous coating technology. It provides superior imaging qualities with outstanding dot control, a wide color gamut, high color density, excellent image sharpness and instant dry times.

 

 Sunset Fibre Matte has been modeled on the traditional fibre-based material used in conventional photography. Its ultra-smooth surface and brilliant white color make it the perfect digital alternative. The surface has a special matte coating, designed for high-quality fine art and photographic reproduction print applications with inkjet (giclee) technology.

 

 Instant Dry Satin Canvas represents the latest in microporous coating technology applied to an artist’s canvas and designed for the professional. This 19-mil, woven, cotton fabric is ideal for fine art reproductions that will be stretched and mounted. The instant-dry coating is water-resistant and highly resistant to cracking.

 

 Water-Resistant Polypropylene w/ PreLume.

Introducing the next generation banner material, a banner material that will set a new standard for image quality. Water-Resistant Polypropylene w/ PreLume raises the performance bar by providing a white point never before seen on a banner substrate. With the award winning PreLume technology, images are visually enhanced to produce stunning graphic output.

                       

 DuraGraphix Vinyl BannerJet.
 DuraGraphix™ water resistant coating on scrim blockout vinyl. Vinyl can be sewn and grommeted. Base is flame retardant for indoor or outdoor use.