Printing for art enthusiasts: how to print on canvas

Transferring an image onto canvas fabric, usually with the aid of inkjet technology, is known as canvas printing. A textured, artistic rendition of your photo or artwork that resembles a hand-painted piece is the end result. These prints are frequently shown as rolled canvases for future framing or stretched over wooden frames.

The benefits of printing on canvas include the following:

• Professional Appearance: Gives photographs a timeless, fine-art look
• Durability: Canvas is long-lasting and less prone to fading when using pigment-based inks
• Versatile Display Options: Hang them framed, gallery-wrapped, or as a series of split panels
• No Glare: Unlike glossy photo prints, canvas doesn't reflect light, making it ideal for well-lit areas
• Customizable Sizes: Easily tailored to fit any space or artistic vision

Depending on your intended display and aesthetic objectives, canvas prints are available in a variety of styles.

A crisp, ready-to-hang print is produced by stretching the canvas over a wooden frame.

A gallery-wrapped canvas includes an image that wraps around the edges of a stretched canvas to create a smooth, contemporary appearance.

For a more conventional presentation, canvas prints are positioned inside a decorative frame.

Canvas prints of high-resolution images are common for landscapes, portraits, and weddings.

The canvas that has been printed without a frame provides flexibility for future custom stretching or framing.

For an eye-catching multi-panel effect, a single image is divided across several canvases.

Fine art canvas prints reproductions of museum quality made on premium canvas with archival inks are ideal for collectors and artists.

Choose 100% cotton canvases or poly-cotton blends based on the texture and finish you want. For more vivid colours and crisper details, choose a canvas with a matte coating.

Make sure your image is colour-corrected and has a high resolution (ideally 300 DPI at the desired size). If you intend to gallery-wrap it, you might also want to add a mirror border or edge.

Use a printer that supports pigment-based inks for canvas prints of professional quality for finer detail and longer-lasting color.

Verify that the printer's feed can accommodate your canvas. Make use of flatbed printers made for thicker media or manual feed trays.

Make use of the appropriate print settings for the type and quality of the media. Before stretching or framing, let the print completely dry.

Canon's Arizona series is a superior choice for printing on canvas and other rigid or flexible materials when quality and size are important considerations. Professional print shops and high-volume production use these UV flatbed printers.

The Canon Arizona 135 GT is a flexible introduction to flatbed printing, perfect for studios and small enterprises. It produces prints on canvas that are crisp, colourful, and adhere very well.

The Canon Arizona 2380 XTF is an expensive solution that offers exceptional print quality along with quick productivity. It is ideal for reproducing fine art and supporting sophisticated features like texture layering.

View the Canon Arizona 2300 Series

The Canon Arizona 6100 Mark II Series from Canon, which is intended for industrial-level output, produces remarkable speed and accuracy on specialized substrates such as large-format canvas.

Canon Arizona Printers offer the following benefits:

• UV-curable inks for excellent durability and vibrant colours
• Ability to print directly onto rigid or flexible media
• Exceptional print consistency and detail
• Supports high-volume printing with reliable performance

Canvas printing is a classic method of enhancing your favourite photos and creative pieces; it's not just a fad. Every stage, from picking the ideal printer to picking the ideal canvas type, adds to the finished work of art.

Canon's Arizona printers provide unparalleled quality and versatility for professionals or serious enthusiasts who want to up their canvas printing game. They can produce gallery-calibre results in your studio or place of business. So, are you prepared to make your art a reality? Your next creative endeavour is printing on canvas.