Exceptional Fine Art Scanning and Printing, trusted by leading artists, photographers, galleries, and museums who recognise true quality.
Feel the actual brushstroke texture!
Authentic paint texture, canvas grain and raised brushstroke detail captured by our Cruse Scanner and printed with remarkable realism.
50% off LAUNCH Special!
To celebrate the launch of this exciting new offering, we’re giving clients a 50% introductory discount on all 3-D textured printing orders until 31 July 2026.
WHY ARTLAB?
ArtLab is renowned as South Africa’s premier fine art printing studio, combining 40+ years of imaging expertise with ultra-high-resolution CRUSE scanning, archival papers, colour-critical workflows, and meticulous in-house production. From original artwork capture to gallery-grade prints, we reproduce fine art with the accuracy, depth, and respect it deserves.
FINEST FINE ART PRINTING IN SA
Museum-grade print quality, Cruse scanning capability, deep technical experience, and hands-on colour control
True fine art materials
ArtLab prints on premium archival papers, including respected fine art stocks such as Hahnemühle, as well as canvas and specialist media suited to artists, galleries, decorators, and collectors.
Guaranteed Quality
ArtLab understands the expectations of professional artists and photographers: repeatability, edition consistency, archival quality, and careful handling of irreplaceable originals.
Expert Scanning
We use the industry-leading Cruse scanner to digitise art with 1.5 billion-pixel resolution and true-to-life colour for our Fine Art Scanning and Printing.
We can scan originals up to 1.5m long (unlimited with tiling) and 15cm high, allowing us to scan framed art, even behind glass.
Museum-Quality Printing
Produce exhibition-ready prints using certified archival pigment inks on premium papers, including Hahnemühle.
Our Fine Art Scanning and Printing meets international conservation standards, ensuring the finest reproduction and longevity for your limited editions.
Paper Types
FINE ART SMOOTH
Archival – 100% Cotton – High white – Rich high D-Max blacks
Archival – 100% Cotton – High white – Rich high D-Max blacks
A silky smooth surface structure that has the natural characteristics of a smooth high-white art paper. The surface has a special matte coating, designed for high quality fine art & photographic reproduction.
GERMAN ETCHING
310 gsm – Archival – 100% a-Cellulose, white mould-made paper
310 gsm – Archival – 100% a-Cellulose, white mould-made paper
Mould-made German Etching paper from Hahnemuehle features a distinct textured surface with the highest industry standards of density, colour gamut, and image sharpness.
MUSEUM ETCHING
305 gsm – Archival – 100% Cotton – High white – Rich high D-Max blacks
305 gsm – Archival – 100% Cotton – High white – Rich high D-Max blacks
Texture of traditional etching board – A “heavy” paper – Ideal for soft tints and grey nuances
PHOTO RAG ULTRA SMOOTH
305 gsm -100% cotton
305 gsm -100% cotton
Photo Rag® is the most popular paper chosen by photographers to create high quality fine art prints – Fine, smooth surface ideal for printing both black and white and colour photographs and art reproductions.
WATERCOLOUR PAPER
305 gsm – Archival – 100% cotton rag
305 gsm – Archival – 100% cotton rag
Natural white watercolour textured surface -Acid free to preserve both fine art and photos – A radiant white velvet surface for vivid colour reproduction and exceptional finish for black and white images.
FINE ART BARYTA
270 gsm – Authentic Barium Sulphate paper
270 gsm – Authentic Barium Sulphate paper
Fibre-based with the classical look and feel of a traditional silver halide baryta paper. Its triple coating makes for razor-sharp prints rich in contrast and makes it equally suited for colour and b/w reproductions. It is 100% acid free and extremely resistant to ageing.
PREMIUM CANVAS
100% Cotton – High white – High D-Max
100% Cotton – High white – High D-Max
This high quality 100% cotton canvas is acid free and a true premium product for photographic and fine art reproductions. It features a matte non-reflective surface with a bright white point, exceptionally high Dmax and wide color gamut.
ECO CANVAS
Low cost – Decorative applications
Low cost – Decorative applications
A great affordable canvas printed with solvent ink for long life and durability. Great for stretching and decorative graphics.
PHOTO PAPER - SATIN & GLOSS
Superb photographic image quality
Superb photographic image quality
HDR (High Dynamic Range) papers for producing images with superb clarity, high sharpness and excellent colour gamut. The high-density, resin coated heavyweight base and smooth “bright white” finish creates the look and feel of a superior photographic print.
Fine Art printing Calculator
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frequently asked questions
Everything You Need to Know
Is all Artlab fine art printing archival?
Absolutely. We exclusively use the finest cotton rag papers and canvas available. Our media is pH-neutral and acid-free, ensuring maximum stability and longevity. By pairing these substrates with genuine Epson UltraChrome inks, we can offer a 150-year guarantee against fading or yellowing (when displayed under normal indoor conditions, away from direct sunlight).
Why the Cruse printer sets us apart
Our German-engineered Cruse Scanner is a remarkable piece of technology and the only one of its kind in South Africa. We believe that a flawless reproduction starts with a flawless digital file; your print can only be as good as the original scan. Setting the global standard for excellence, this device captures your artwork with unmatched detail and colour fidelity.
- Unrivalled Resolution: Scans at an incredible 1.5 billion pixels.
- Versatility: We can scan originals up to 1.5m x 1m (and larger with tiling).
- Convenience: We can scan framed works directly through the glass.
The Result: The best fine art reproduction in South Africa, bar none.
What is a Giclée Print?
Strictly speaking, “Giclée” is just a French term meaning “to spray”—describing the inkjet process. It does not inherently guarantee quality or archival stability. We prefer the term Archival Fine Art Print. Unlike the vague “Giclée” label, our definition guarantees the use of specific cotton rag papers and certified pigment inks that meet international conservation standards.