Lightjet exposes silver-halide photographic paper using three digitally controlled lasers (red, green and blue laser light) onto the photo-sensitive emulsion on the paper medium (or back-lit transparency substrate). The print is then processed using traditional photochemical means. After which, the photographic print is handled just as any other photo-print.
Lightjet natively supports RGB raster files. The 24 bit color continuous-tone device uses a large multitude of colors (up to 16,777,216) rather than the small number of colors available to 4-color press and 8-color ink-jet type devices. With a file of good integrity, posterization and banding are unlikely.
Our LightJet can image a 50" x 120" area. Prints are economically priced, and in larger quantities are less expensive than comparative inkjet printing. Lightjet photopaper is more fragile than traditional inkjet and therefore must be protected after imaging. A wide variety of photographic papers are available in gloss, matte, and supergloss. In addition, special metallic paper can be used to give your digital photo art a distinctive look. Also available are back-lit materials such as Duratrans and Duraclear transparencies.
My favorite mounting option is acrylic, providing a stunning smooth face surface. Acrylic comes in several thicknesses and depending on the size of the print, you’ll want to select a thickness that will look great given the final location. The print is generally mounted to the back side of the acrylic using an optically clear two sided adhesive. Once mounted to the face, a backer is added for additional protection and to permit hanging. Other mounting options for these fine customized digital photo prints can include Gatorfoam, foamcor, and sintra; UV lamination can be applied to the surface of the prints for added protection from the environment. A digital die cutter (CAD cutter) can rout out complex shapes and forms for custom contoured signage.
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