Archival Inkjet Photo Printing By Inspire Madras - Upload Your Files

Our archival inkjet printing service is ideal for photographers, artists, institutions, and collectors who require museum-grade, conservation-aware prints that stand the test of time—both visually and materially.

All prints are produced at Inspire Madras, a Hahnemühle Platinum Certified Studio located in Chennai. We combine four decades of imaging expertise with state-of-the-art printing technologies and deep knowledge of photographic conservation. Our workflow is fully color-managed, from screen to substrate, and rigorously calibrated using X-Rite profiling tools.

This service is best suited for exhibition-quality works, limited edition prints, archival documentation, and portfolio-grade presentation. With our conservation background, we ensure every print is not just beautiful, but built to last.

What Sets Us Apart

• Print Expert: Karthik brings over 40 years of professional experience in high-end photographic printing, working across the silver halide and digital pigment printing eras.

• Certified Facility: We are a Hahnemühle Platinum Studio, operating with calibrated wide-gamut monitors, daylight-balanced proofing lights, and in-house profiling using an X-Rite i1Pro2 spectrophotometer.

• Archival Standards: All materials used meet or exceed global archival standards for permanence and color stability.

• Conservation Insight: Every print benefits from our in-house photographic conservation expertise, helping ensure maximum longevity and visual fidelity.

Print Process

All prints are made using high-resolution Epson printers:

• Epson 20070 (64", 10-color)

• Epson 7350 (24", 12-color)

• Epson D700 (6-color micro printer)

We work with a range of fine art and photographic papers from Hahnemühle and Felix Schoeller, including cotton rag, lustre, matte, and canvas finishes. Paper profiles are built in-house to match printer-ink-paper combinations.

How It Works

You upload your high-resolution file and choose your preferred paper, size, and quantity. We take care of alignment, layout adjustments, and trimming. Optional interpolation is available for image upscaling.

Minimum File Sizes:

• A4 / 12x12: 3MB

• A3 / 17x17: 7MB

• A2: 10MB

Packing & Shipping

Prints are packed with protective sheets and secured flat. Archival prints include:

• Rigid backing

• Moisture-resistant wrapping

• Bubble wrap (if required)

• Tracked shipping (India only)

Turnaround Time

Prints are processed and shipped within 3–5 business days, depending on order volume and size.

File Formats

• Accepted: JPG, TIFF, PNG

• Minimum resolution: 300dpi recommended

• Color Profile: AdobeRGB or sRGB preferred
  

If you care about the lifespan, nuance, and presence of your prints—this is the service for you.