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Peter Howe
Digital & Print Lab

Providing the space, technology and equipment for artists to explore digital media arts

Artists can use the full suite of Adobe programs and other photo and video editing apps, or combine digital and analog processes using cross-disciplinary processes.

Make custom-sized, professional-grade fine art prints up to 60″ wide (and even longer in length) on the wide-format printer.

The Lab is named in memory of the artist Peter Howe.

View a list of available lab equipment, learn more about independent Lab Usage, and ink & paper pricing.
Find upcoming instructed workshops here.

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Equipment

hardware & software

  • Apple MAC Studio Computer - Adobe Creative Suite installed (8x)
  • BenQ 27" LED Monitors (16x)
  • Samsung 49" TV Screen

printers & scanners

  • Cannon PRO-6100 60" Wide Format Printer
  • Epson SureColor P900 17" Photo Printer
  • Epson SureColor P800 17" Photo Printer (2x)
  • Epson Perfection V850 Pro Photo Scanner - 8.5x11" bed (2x)

misc.

  • Paper cutter - 60"
  • Mat cutter - 60"

lab usage

View more information about Lab Usage here

Lab Usage Rates:

  • Hourly Lab Rental $20/hr
  • Daily Lab Rental $80/day

    from 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

  • Digital Lab Technician $30/hr

    The Technician's services are required for any use of the Wide Format Printer, and are scheduled to meet the day of the rental. Their role includes providing support preparing files, completing any tests needed and operating lab equipment.

Lab users must be current members of Five Points Arts. Memberships start at $35 per year, click the button below for more information and registration.

Memberships

Ink Usage Pricing:

  • Wide Format Printer Ink $0.03/square in.
  • Epson 17" Printer Ink $0.02/square in.

    Ink usage is measured and charged by the dimensions of printed area (in square inches)

Ink Coverage Pricing Examples:

Wide Format 60″ Printer  

  • 8.5" x 11" $2.81
  • 13" x 19" $7.41
  • 17" x 22" $11.22
  • 24" x 36" $25.92
  • 24" x 48" $34.56
  • 40" x 60" $72.00
  • 50" x 60" $90.00
  • 60" x 60" $108.00

/  Epson 17″ Printers

  • $1.87
  • $4.94
  • $7.48

Paper for Purchase

Price per sheet or foot in length

Unless supplied by user, paper may be purchased from Five Points Arts

Click here to view chart as PDF

Artista-II

Photograde RC Lustre, 252 gsm
  • 8.5 x 11" $1.00
  • 13 x 19" $2.25
  • 17 x 22" $3.15
  • 24" x (roll) $2.00/ft.
  • 60" x (roll) $4.75/ft.

Awagami

1JP Inbe thick white, 125 gsm 
  • Lighter weight, smooth creamy white
  • Japanese Washi paper look & feel
  • 8.27 x 11.69" (A4) $3.00
  • 16.54 x 23.39" (A2) $12.50

Canson

Arches 88 Matte, 130 gsm 
  • Heavy weight, smooth white
  • 8.5 x 11" $3.75
  • 13 x 19" $8.00
  • 24" x (roll) $9.00/ft.

Canson

Arches Aquarelle Rag, 130 gsm 
  • Heavy weight, textured, creamy white
  • 8.5 x 11" $3.75
  • 13 x 19" $8.00
  • 17 x 22" $13.00
  • 24" x (roll) $9.00/ft.

Canson

Infinity Photo Lustre Premium RC Paper
  • 44" x (roll) $6.60/ft.

Epson

Hot Press Bright Matte, 330 gsm
  • 60" x (roll) $12.60/ft.

Moab

Entrada Rag Natural Cold Press, 300 gsm 
  • Textured/Rough
  • 8.5 x 11" $3.50
  • 13 x 19" $7.25
  • 24" x (roll) $6.25/ft.

Kodak

Water Resistant Scrim Banner (vinyl) 
  • 60" x (roll) $14.95/ft.

Pictoro

Transparency Film
  • 8.5 x 11" $1.50
  • 11 x 17" $3.00
  • 13 x 19" $5.00
For more information or to schedule lab usage, please contact:

Five Points Arts Center
(860) 618-2167

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