At Barkley's Printroom, we proudly offer Fine Art Giclee Grade Photo Printing with a unique selection of archival, photographic, and specialty papers not found elsewhere in our region. Our advanced twelve-ink printer ensures stunning colour accuracy, allowing your vision to shine. We use the highest standards of museum and gallery quality archival inks and papers from innovative companies, delivering exceptional printed images for any application.
To explain Giclée: “Giclée” (pronounced zhee-clay) is a French term meaning "to spray," referring to a fine spray of ink used in high-quality inkjet printing. However, not all inkjet prints are Giclée prints.
A true Giclée is an A-grade reproduction made using archival inks and papers that meet rigorous standards for colour accuracy, permanence, and tonal range. Done properly, a Giclée print can capture every detail of a photograph on paper.
It requires a high-resolution inkjet printer capable of at least 8–12 pigment inks, with a minimum resolution of 300 DPI, printed with pigment inks on paper that has archival qualities and is over 250gsm, rated for 70–200 years of longevity under museum lighting.
The paper or substrate should be close to 100% cotton rag, acid-free, pH-neutral fine-art paper, or coated canvas. Printed on brands like Ilford, Moab, and Hahnemühle, colour management involves a calibrated workflow using custom ICC profiles and colour-managed monitors to ensure consistency from screen to print. A Giclée isn’t defined by marketing language; it’s defined by the technical quality of the print.
All photographs printed at Barkley's Printroom are created with Canon's newest generation 12-ink high-resolution Pro-Graph photographic printers. Our printroom includes the state-of-the-art A2 Pro-1100, released in late 2024, and the A3+ Pro-300, a 10-ink high-resolution printer that produces outstanding quality on archival fine art, photographic, and specialty papers. We look forward to adding a large-format printer when the time is right and are eager for what the future holds! We provide printing services in sizes from A2 to A4, as well as custom dimensions, including panoramic images up to 3.2 meters. Prices depend on the type of paper, and we will verify all details through communication or in-person meetings. At Barkley's Printroom, we strive to be a premier print service by drawing on insights from our own photography and printing experiences! To achieve the best results, please provide your images in JPEG format at 250 to 300 PPI, or TIF files for superior quality. Higher resolution data supplied yields better print results, so select your photographs carefully.