Real Silver Gelatin Prints From Your Digital Files
DSI Digital Silver Prints®
You don’t need a darkroom, an enlarger, film or photo chemistry because now you can have a REAL silver gelatin print directly from your digital capture or scan. The DSI Digital Silver Print® represents the pinnacle of black & white photo printing – the fusion of cutting-edge digital technology with traditional silver gelatin printing. We use a Lightjet 430 photographic laser printer to expose light-sensitive Ilford silver gelatin paper up to 50” wide, then process the exposed paper in liquid photographic chemistry. Still can’t believe it? Watch our video below to see our amazing trademarked process.
Two Silver Gelatin Papers – Fiber and Resin Coated
DSI Digital Silver Fiber Prints®
Premium Quality Silver Gelatin on Baryta Coated Fibre Base the “gold standard” in black & white fine art prints.
- True silver gelatin baryta coated fibre base paper
- Superior silver content for rich tones and
exceptional shadow detail - Ideal for exhibitions, portfolios and fine art prints
- 310gsm double-weight for premium feel and durability
- Gloss surface (less glossy than inkjet or RA4 papers)
- Neutral image tone with excellent contrast
and sharpness characteristics - Processed in liquid chemistry to archival standards
- Chemical selenium toning available
- Available up to 50” wide for large format applications
- Turn around time: 5-10 business days
DSI Digital Silver Resin Coated Prints®
Professional Quality on Resin Coated Base ideal for tough environments and frequent handling while still retaining all the beauty of a silver gelatin print
- True silver gelatin resin coated (RC) paper
- 190gsm medium weight, water-resistant base
- Ideal for high traffic environments
- Ilford Pearl surface similar to lustre surface
- Surface resists finger prints
- Bright white base for crisp, clean presentation
- Processed in liquid chemistry to archival standards
- Neutral to cool image tone
- Continuous tone, excellent sharpness and contrast
- Available up to 50” wide for large format applications
- Turn around time: 5-7 business days
Three Ways to Order
Custom Printing Service
Ideal for customers who want to spend less time in front of a screen. This is more of a white glove service. We inspect your file, resize your image if necessary and check resolution.
- Your image file thoroughly inspected
- Cropping, resizing, custom sizes available
- TIFF or JPEG or RAW file if necessary
- File manipulation services
- Proof prints available
- Chemical selenium toning available
Direct-to-Print Service
Cost-effective option for photographers who are happy to handle their own file preparation. You get the same museum quality without file inspection and handling.
- Faster online ordering
- Discounted pricing
- Web-based interface for easy ordering
- JPEG/JPG files accepted
- Many print sizes availble
- Faster turn around
Try both Silver Gelatin Papers at a Special Price
We make you one 8.5×11 silver gelatin print on both the fiber and RC paper. Compare the prints and make an informed choice. An easy way to give this unique printing process a try. As a bonus you get a discount on your next order.
- Try both silver gelatin papers
- Discounted price
- Upload a single JPEG file
- $25 Discount on your next order!
DSI Custom Digital Silver Prints®
| Custom Digital Silver Prints® | up to 8 x 10 | 8 x 12 | 12 x 12 | 11 x 14 | 12 x 18 | 16 x1 6 | 16 x 20 | 16 x 24 | 20 x 20 | 20 x 24 | 20 x 30 | 24 x 36 | 30 x 40 | 40 x 60 | 48 x 96 |
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| Custom Fiber 1st Print | $60 | $72 | $108 | $116 | $162 | $158 | $197 | $237 | $246 | $296 | $369 | $532 | $564 | $1,128 | $1,625 |
| Custom Fiber Copies 2-10 | $48 | $58 | $86 | $93 | $130 | $126 | $158 | $190 | $197 | $237 | $295 | $426 | $451 | $902 | $1,300 |
| Custom Resin Coated (RC) 1st Print | $43 | $51 | $77 | $82 | $115 | $116 | $144 | $173 | $180 | $216 | $270 | $389 | $480 | $960 | $1,567 |
| Custom Resin Coated (RC) Copies 2-10 | $34 | $41 | $62 | $66 | $92 | $93 | $115 | $138 | $144 | $173 | $216 | $311 | $384 | $768 | $1,254 |
Standard and Custom sizes available up to 48x120 - please call |
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| DIRECT TO PRINT | 5x7 | 8X10 | 8X12 | 10X10 | 11X14 | 12X18 | 16X16 | 16X20 | 16X24 | 20X24 | 20X30 | 24X36 | 30x40 | 40x60 |
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| B&W Fiber Gloss | $55 | $55 | $66 | $68 | $105 | $146 | $154 | $178 | $214 | $267 | $333 | See Custom | See Custom | See Custom |
| B&W Fiber Copies 2-10 | $49 | $49 | $59.40 | $61.20 | $94.50 | $132.30 | $134.10 | $167.40 | $200 | $251.10 | $313.30 | |||
| B&W RC Pearl | $32 | $32 | $38 | $39 | $61 | $85 | $90 | $112 | $135 | $168 | $210 | $303 | $360 | $720 |
| B&W RC Copies 2-10 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $34.20 | $35.10 | $54.90 | $76.50 | $81 | $100.80 | $121.50 | $151.20 | $189 | $272.70 | $280.80 | $561.60 |
Why are silver gelatin prints so valuable?
DSI Digital Silver Prints® are the Best B&W Print Available Unlike standard inkjet or Digital C prints on material like Fuji Crystal Archive, DSI Digital Silver Prints® offer:
- True archival permanence of silver gelatin
- No color casts ever
- Superior tonal range and shadow detail
- Proven longevity exceeding other digital print process
- Durability – these prints can be re-washed if needed and
are naturally moisture and finger print resistant - Light fastness – silver gelatin prints have a high
resistance to fading due to light exposure
Image ©Mathieu Bitton
“Black and white fiber based prints are the ‘high watermark’ of photography in terms of permanence. The silver image itself appears black because the pure silver is not affected by exposure to light, unlike color dyes or even pigments.”
Henry Wilhelm, Wilhelm Imaging Research
What is a DSI Digital Silver Print®?
The DSI Digital Silver Print® is the perfect hybrid of digital and analog printing. These prints offer true archival permanence of silver gelatin, no color casts ever, superior tonal range and shadow detail, proven longevity exceeding any other digital print process, and very fingerprint and abrasion resistant. These prints are tough and beautiful.
Watch this video to see the making the
DSI Digital SIlver Print®