About Us

Printlab began in Chicago in 1987 with two enlargers, a simple sink, and a commitment to making exceptional prints. Nearly four decades later, we have grown into a full-service fine art printing studio trusted by artists, photographers, galleries, museums, and collectors.

Our work combines traditional photographic craftsmanship with advanced digital imaging technology. But technology alone does not create a great print. It takes experience, careful judgment, an understanding of color and materials, and close collaboration with each client.

From a single exhibition print to the reproduction of an entire body of artwork, every project receives the same thoughtful attention. Our goal is simple: to understand your vision and help transform it into a finished piece that exceeds your expectations.

Innovation and learning have shaped Printlab from the beginning. We continually refine our techniques, expand our capabilities, and explore new ways to reproduce artwork with remarkable accuracy, depth, and permanence.

 

Our Services

We offer a comprehensive range of professional imaging and printing services, including:

  •    - Archival pigment printing using advanced wide-format printing systems
  •    - Museum-quality fine art reproduction
  •    - High-resolution artwork scanning with our METIS DCS 1220
  •    - Heidelberg Tango XL drum scanning for film and transparencies
  •    - Large-format scanning using our custom-designed reproduction system
  •    - Piezography printing for exceptionally rich and detailed black-and-white prints
  •    - Professional mounting, canvas, finishing, and custom framing


Selected Equipment

Fine Art Reproduction and Scanning

  •    - METIS DCS 1220 Plus fine art scanner
  •    - Custom-built large-format fine art reproduction system
  •    - Heidelberg Tango XL drum scanner

 

Fine Art Printing

  •    - Two Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400 60-inch printers
  •    - Three Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8400 44-inch printers
  •    - Canon Pro4600
  •    - Epson SureColor P9570 44-inch printer
  •    - Epson Stylus Pro 9900 dedicated exclusively to Piezography

 

Whether you are preparing work for an exhibition, reproducing an original artwork, creating a limited edition, or making a print simply because the image matters to you, we would be honored to help bring it to life.



 

 

 

 

handcrafted, custom photographic printing