We manufacture exceptionally high-quality photogravure plates from digital files at remarkable speed, ensuring dedicated turnaround times. Adhere to the straightforward instructions provided below, and we will promptly print your plates and dispatch them to your desired location worldwide. For bulk plate production at expedited and consistent turnarounds, kindly contact us to establish an account. We provide quantity discounts and a 30% reduction on duplicate plates within the same order (utilizing this incentive for maintaining a backup during an edition run). Additionally, all in-studio (aka at Prints on Paper) plate production is subject to a discount.

At Prints on Paper, we’ve developed a groundbreaking plate printing method that leverages cutting-edge Epson printers, Epson Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ink, Torelief steel-backed letterpress plates capable of producing 20 micrometer (µm) dot sizes, and a unique “dot-aware” dither algorithm. This intaglio plate-making technique enables exceptionally smooth tonal transitions, eliminating the dot overlaps (or noise) commonly found in legacy direct-to-plate printing services. Moreover, intaglio printmakers can now produce the finest lines and an impressive range of gray tonal values from any digital file, regardless of its format, whether it’s photographic, vector, digital-first, or any other type of input.

We firmly believe that photogravure has finally achieved its rightful place as a genuine continuous tone photographic printing method, alongside silver gelatin and inkjet. By seamlessly integrating this high-quality plate process with a digital-first approach, we unlock new possibilities for printing. What truly sets gravure apart is its boundless range of paper and ink options. Double plate printing, chin-collé, and the possibilities are endless. Gravure is an incredibly expressive medium!