We have worked professionally with photographic images & printing for over ten years:  scanning original large format transparencies and 35mm negatives, working with digital images, color correcting and preparing the images for printing on many different types of printers and papers for fine art photography prints, magazine, calendar and photography book publications.  From this combined experience, we have found a mix of products & methodology that allows us to produce consistent, high quality archival photography prints with an impressive color gamut at an affordable price.

From this mix we have selected three different photographic papers for you to choose from, available for all images so that you can have not only the photographic image you want but your preferred finish and texture of the photography print... and a choice of prices.

The Archival quality of a photography print is not just the paper, it's the combination of the paper, the inks and the printer that make the difference.  HP's Vivera Pigment Inks for their Designjet Z series printers with a 12 ink printing system give life and vibrance to photography prints.  In addition, the printer has a Gloss Enhancer ink to minimize gloss differential and image "bronzing" that can occur with glossy, semigloss and satin photography papers.  A built-in spectrophotometer (based on GretagMacbeth/X-rite Eye-One technology) calibrates/linearizes the printer producing accurate ICC profiles on a wide range of photography papers, fine-art papers and canvas materials.  

The combination of our HP Designjet Z3100 and our selection of photography papers produce exquisite high quality photography prints that have excellent Print Permanence Ratings from HP's Image Permanence Lab and Wilhelm Image Research.

HP Premium Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper — 260gsm — Thick Paper

This instant-dry premium photography paper features unrivaled image quality and immediate handling for worry-free lamination.  Compatible with HP dye and pigment inks, this paper offers excellent versatility across a broad range of photography and display-graphics applications.

• Unrivaled gloss uniformity
• Photographs with vivid colors and rich detail when printed with HP pigment and dye inks
• Durable, high-impact outdoor display graphics when printed with HP pigment inks
• Fade-resistant images for more than 200 years with HP Designjet Z Series Printers utilizing HP 70 Vivera pigment inks (Wilhelm Imaging Research & HP Image Permanence Lab Testing)**

HP Premium Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper — 260gsm — Thick Paper

This instant-dry premium photography paper with a satin finish features unrivaled image quality and immediate handling for worry-free lamination. Compatible with HP dye and pigment inks, this paper offers excellent versatility across a broad range of photo and display-graphics applications.

• Reduced glare from indoor lighting due to satin finish, ensuring that photgraphy prints always look their best
• Unrivaled gloss uniformity
• Photography with vivid colors and rich detail when printed with HP pigment and dye inks.
• Durable, high-impact outdoor display graphics when printed with HP pigment inks
• Fade-resistant images for more than 150 years with HP Designjet Z Series Printers utilizing HP 70 Vivera pigment inks
  (HP Image Permanence Lab Testing - not yet tested by WIR on these printers)**

**Display Permanence ratings (fade-resistance) are for interior displays/away from direct sunlight, under glass tested by HP Image Permanence Lab and/or by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc.

Hahnemühle Photo Rag Pearl — 320gsm — Heavyweight Paper

Photo Rag® Pearl 320 has a smooth homogen surface structure with a unique pearl-coating. This natural white paper - consisting of 100 % cotton - is free of OBA's* (Optical Brightening Agents) so there is no interference with Color permanence and is reminiscent of a natural white baryta paper. 

• The exclusive use of rag in this premium photography paper makes it extremely age resistant and conforms to the highest conservation requirements.
• The paper features a high Dmax and a large color gamut that enables the reproduction of finest color and black/white nuances in three-dimensional prints.
• The precious feel of a real cotton paper offers also a "4th dimension“: sensuality and emotion.
• It is especially suitable for black and white and color photography with warm gray and color tones.

*The Library of Congress defines an archival paper to be OBA-free.
This paper has not yet been tested by Wilhelm Imaging Research on HP printers/inks, however, WIR testing of Hahnemühle papers on HP printers typically test out at > 200 years.

HP’s Commitment to Rigorous Permanence and Durability Testing

Durability and Longevity
"Our customers demand both outstanding image quality and long-lasting, durable performance across a wide range of large-format printing applications from vehicle wraps to tradeshow displays to document storage.

To ensure every printing system meets the needs of the customer, HP designs the entire large-format printing system — the printer, Original HP inks, and HP large-format printing materials — together.

Our customers can print with confidence, knowing that HP’s commitment to rigorous permanence and durability testing ensures reliable, consistent results, print after print."

Indoor – home and office display
"A typical application example is HP photo prints, tested to ensure image permanence under common indoor lighting and environmental conditions. HP uses both state-of-the-art internal labs (HP’s Image Permanence Lab) and Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) to produce these results."

Ink and Media Technology Innovation
"HP invests heavily in research and development around image permanence and durability, focusing on sophisticated ink and media interactions as new printing systems are developed and current technologies are enhanced.

All Original HP inks and large-format printing materials must meet rigorous tests developed by HP and relevant standards organizations or independent test labs."

Verified Results
"In addition to following multiple ISO standards, HP uses recognized image permanence testing laboratories to confirm internal HP Image Permanence Lab results."

Indoor Home & Office Display: Wilhelm Imaging Research
"WIR has become a world-renowned and industry leading 3rd party durability test facility for inkjet and other print technologies. HP has teamed up with WIR to provide customers ensured and verified image permanence results."

The above are summarized Quotes from HP's website.

Note:
All paper and printer performance, and permanence ratings are quoted from HP, Hahnemühle & Wilhelm Image Research websites.