Digital Lab & Printing
From file organization and scanning, to image editing and printing, we’ve got you covered.
PCNW’s digital lab and printing facilities are equipped to help you achieve your editing needs and the highest quality of archival digital printing for any job, big or small.
>> ACCESS & RENTAL
>> EQUIPMENT & SOFTWARE
>> EDIT / PRINT IT YOURSELF
>> DIGITAL PRINTING SERVICE
Access & Rental
Amateurs and professionals alike may reserve space in the darkrooms, digital labs, or studios up to a week in advance of the desired appointment date. If you are new to PCNW, a free orientation to assess your skills and to cover policies, equipment use, check-in procedure, and safety issues is required. To make a reservation and/or schedule your orientation, call us at 206.720.7222 x0 or e-mail pcnw@pcnw.org.
All of the equipment and software necessary for editing and printing in the digital lab is provided by PCNW and is included in the facility rental and printing rates. Renters are required to provide their own USB or other portable drives that can be read by Mac computers. Renters may bring their own paper for printing or utilize available PCNW stock paper.
Please note:
Our lab monitors are trained to assist only with the paper that is stocked at PCNW. If a lab user chooses to bring their own paper or substrate to print on they are responsible for their own print workflow set up. ICC profiles and printing workflow settings for lab user supplied paper must be configured by the lab user themselves.
Digital Printing Service
PCNW offers online printing services through our Digital Lab. This service allows users to submit digital files directly to be printed by our staff, with an average turn around time of three business days. Visit our Digital Printing Service page for complete details.
New to Digital Imaging & Printing?
We offer a range of classes and workshops that will prepare you to take full advantage of the capabilities of PCNW’s digital labs. From camera basics to advanced printing, and Lightroom to Photoshop, gain the tools to navigate the imaging and printing process.
Free Group Orientations for the Digital Lab:
PCNW offers free group orientations for the digital lab at the beginning of every month!
If you want to learn how to digitize your film negatives then sign up for the scanning orientation which takes place on the first Wednesday of every month, 4-5pm.
If you are curious about turning your digital photographs into prints then join us for a printing orientation on the first Monday of every month, 4-5pm.
Orientations are free and go over the basics of using our DIY digital labs. Orientations are geared toward those who have prior experience with digital photography workflow. If you are a beginner with no experience, please sign up for a class or workshop to get started.
To sign up or ask questions, please email sking@pcnw.org or contact our front desk!
