One of the Printers we use - Canon W6400

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As a complete professional printing solution the compact W6400 delivers quality, high resolution prints no matter what the deadline. This new model features increased usability, compatibility and an ingenious new Canon print driver.

Features

Full bleed photo printing
Fast output – full colour A1 photo in 1.3 min.
High definition – max. 2400 x 1200dpi resolution, UV resistant pigment inks
High capacity, single ink tanks
Small footprint
Compatible with wide range of media
Full network support for Mac and PC(Option)
Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black





The new Canon W6400 combines best in class image reproduction, cost-effective performance and new enhanced technology to offer more powerful productivity and greater business impact than ever before. Increased maximum resolution, an ingenious print delivery system, new print driver and improved usability and compatibility, ensure the W6400 delivers against the tightest deadlines with higher quality. A compact, complete professional printing solution with a small footprint, it will play an invaluable role in building your business.


Get through more work in less timeUnique bi-directional printing is made easy by Canon’s one inch wide high-density print head. Featuring 7,680 nozzles (1,280 per colour) the print head enables high resolution printing over a wide area in a single pass, saving time and ensuring absolute colour stability. And with Canon’s advanced MicroFine droplet Technology™ ejecting more drops, more quickly, print times are accelerated even further.


UV resistant inks ensure lasting imagesFor outdoor media and prints exposed to bright lights, durability is a must. The W6400 uses full-colour, UV static, fade free pigment inks. The result is unsurpassed colour fastness and bright, vivid images that look as good as the original, and stay that way.


Borderless printing brings images to lifeNothing is more impactful than full-bleed printing, especially for photographic work. The W6400 supports fast, mess-free output to all four edges on 10”x12”, 8”x10” and B2 and B3 posters and 6-colour printing process ensures enhanced colour precision and tonal depth. Large capacity ink tanks and continuous ink supply are perfect for extra-long printing and ink tanks can be replaced during printing without affecting print quality.


Productive network support and flexibilityThe W6400 supports both Mac and Windows environments, fitting seamlessly into your network and enhancing its value. With an output plug-in for Adobe Photoshop and HDI Drivers for AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT, this new printer offers greater usability. Plus Canon’s NetSpot® Suite software enables integration management of every printer on your network.

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ApplicationsDigital images and photographs, Proofs, Storyboards, Presentations, Impositions, Packaging concepts, Concepts & layouts, POD final posters, Computer-created artwork, Reproductions, Photographs/Manipulated photographs, Special sized artwork

Mothers Day at Choose Canvas

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Mothers Day is fast appoaching & what better way is there to show your love than a canvas print?


Whether it be your own personal photo or a print from one of our categories a canvas print is a perfect gift. Perhaps you have a family photo, or a photo of the family pet or maybe a holiday photo. You can upload them to us via our website & have them on canvas for life.







Why not combine your print with our added option of Lyson Print Guard. Giving your canvas print 2 light coatings with Lyson Print Guard ensures that your canvas will be protected against natural elements such as sunlight, dust & heat.

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Valentines Day is just around the corner so why not buy a canvas print to show your love. Flowers & chocolates are all well & good but they are throw away items which have gone within a fortnight. For the same price you can get your own personal photo converted onto canvas which will last a lifetime.

Sounds so simple when you read it in black & white. Why purchase something that will be gone in 14 days when you can buy something that will last forever for the same price or even less?
Alternivately you can browse through our many categories & prints which include some great for Valentines Day.

Favourite Canvas Prints - Part 2.

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Following on from my partners list of their favourite canvas prints I thought I had better follow suit. Here is my list:

Abstract Prints: A Sea of Sand, Car Lights & Chocolate Silk.

Animals & Wildlife Prints: Cool & Calm, Serenity & Tropical Fish.

Cityscapes: A Birds Eye View, MIami Vice & Night Lights.

Flower Prints: Bluebell Woods, Host of Red Tulips & Red Berries.

Landscape Prints: Golden Gaze, Sunset & the Sea, Wild Geese.

Legend Prints: Elvis Presley - The King, Marilyn Monroe & Marilyn Monroe - Abstract.

Local to us in Essex: Colchester Castle, Monks Eliegh & Wivenhoe Sailboats.

Seascape Canvas Prints: Flowing Stream, Jersey Lighthouse & Port Isaac, Cornwall.

Superheroes Prints: Batman, Superman & Superman 3D.

Weather Prints: Cloud Waves, Black & White Clouds & Sunrise through the Clouds.

For both of us it was very enjoyable & interesting doing this. Not only did we have a good look through all the canvas prints we have on our website but found out that what we both like in art prints is quite different.

Our favourite Prints.

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Just for fun I thought I would have a look through our own website & come up with my 3 favourite prints in each category. Here they are:

Abstract: A Splash of Colour, Make Believe & Luck of the Dice.

Animals & Wildlife: Black & White Cat, Mum & Me & Ugly Ducklings Definitely Not.

Cityscapes: High Time in London, Times Square Taxi & Rush Hour Times Square - Going Home.

Flowers: Yellow Lily, Sunny Sunflower & One Alone.

Landscapes: Golden Sunset, Tree in Stormy Sky & Black & White Lighthouse.

Legends: Audrey Hepburn, Elvis Presley - The King & John Lennon - Montage.

Seascapes: Port Isaac Cornwall, Jersey Lighthouse & Sunset Sailing.

Superheroes: Superman, Superman 3D & Superman - The Original

Weather: Black & White Clouds, Sunrise Through the Clouds & Mauve Lighting.

Later in the week my business partner will list their favourites !!

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Sepia Effect

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Over our next few blog posts we will be writing about all the different effects that be added to canvas prints now days. Whether it be a simple black & white effect, sepia or a blurred effect all can add to your canvas print.

First up is the Sepia effect.

Sepia effects are particurly effective when used on portraits or on photos of towns & villages. The sepia effect is one of the oldest around yet it is still pretty much the most popular. On canvas prints it can give a real touch of class & will make your print look that much more unique. In short a Sepia effect will make your print look like it was made in the 1930’s, 40’s or 50’s.

You can use any number of programmes now days to get the desired effect that you are looking for. Whether it be an expensive top of the market programme or a free online tool both will get the job done. But obviously you get what you pay for.

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How do we package our canvases?

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If you have decided to purchase a canvas you obviously want it to arrive at your front door in perfect condition. This is why we use 2 part telescopic boxes to protect our canvases.

Telescopic boxes are made especially for the safe delivery of canvases & picture frames. We have 3 different sizes: Small, Medium & Large. After printing and assembling your canvas onto the stretcher bars we will then choose the best size box for your print & place inside.

We also bubble wrap your canvas many times & then add even more bubble wrap inside the box for extra protection.

Finally we add strong tape around the box to make extra safe & then write ‘Fragile’ on the box so the delivery company know to handle with care.

All the above precautions mean that you have piece of mind that your canvas will arrive at your front door in exactly the same condition as when it left us.

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Canvas buying tips

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When buying a canvas print the biggest problem is choosing the 1 out of a huge selection that you like. You can literally put any picture or photo in the world onto canvas. So when we say there is a huge selection we mean it.

A bright & bold print can bring a dull room to life in an instance. But likewise a simple abstract or black & white print can give a dull room a touch of class & still bring the room to life.
All our prints look great on a white or light beige colour wall. However they also look fantastic in bars & restaurants - a lot of which have wooden based walls.

Our number 1 tip when buying a canvas is: Make sure YOU like it. If the canvas is going in your house or premises then as long as you like it nothing else matters.

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What Stretcher Bars do we use?

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Choosecanvas use only top grade 1.5 inch wide gallery stretcher bars (the wooden frame over which the canvas is placed).
The stretcher bars are made from light but very strong pine wood with male/female joints at each end to guarantee a perfect fit.
Our canvases come complete with corner wedges for maximum stretch.





Over time canvases naturally may sag a little. Should this happen tapping the wedges lightly with a small hammer will retighten the canvas.
This procedure can be repeated as necessary, to keep your prints ultra tight.

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Choose Canvas at Christmas

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Light up a loved ones Christmas this year with a canvas print. We recommend using our Personal Photo on canvas service.

Upload a personal photo to us via our website & we will convert onto canvas for you. Whether it be a photo of the grandchildren for the grandparents or a photo of the children for the parents it will certainly make someone happy this Christmas. Maybe you have a photo of the whole family that you would like on canvas to show the world. If you are an animal lover why not upload your pet photos. Do you have a holiday snap that reminds you of a great week of your life?
Send it to us & you can have it on the wall forever.

We also offer a Gift Wrap & Personal Message service. If you unable to see a loved one at Christmas then you can choose this service and we will post the canvas directly to the person you tell us to. We will then include a message card with your personal message on it.

What canvas do we use?

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We use a top grade canvas with a water resistant property. This means all our canvas’s offer vivid color, high resolution & excellent lightfast and anti-aging properties. The special coating on the canvas enables prints to be stretched without any cracking which means a longer life for your canvas.






Canvas Specification:

- 100% Cotton- 380gsm

- Water Resistent Matt Finish

- Whiteness - more than 90%

- Opacity - more than 85%

- Tested at 720, 1440 and 2880 dpi


The key point from above is the 380gsm. This effectively means we use a thick canvas which is higher in quality, can be pulled tighter around the stretcher bars & thus will last longer.

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4 Part Canvases to be added to Website shortly.

We will shortly be adding some 4 part canvases to the website. These will mainly be found in the abstract section but may also be added to other sections in the future. 4 part abstract prints will look great in any room or setting. Whether it be at home, in an office or a bar/restaurant. Eye catching yet simple.