Most wide format printers have the ability to print on canvas. Many photographers and artist are realizing the novelty and profitability of printing art on canvas. The truth of the mater is this. There are greater profit margins for printing on canvas than photo or art papers. There are a number of reasons for this, one of those being that you can produce a framed stretched museum grade art print for less than you can produce a framed photo with mat and glass of the same size.
Yes that has been my professional experience. The reason why many photographers do not print on canvas is because they do not know how to stretch it. What they do know is that a frame shop will charge a substantial amount for this service. On the other hand many know how to find an inexpensive frame mate and glass kit to create a final product with photo or art paper in there office or garage. Still I say that if they only knew how to stretch canvas, they could create a product with a greater profit margin potential.
Another tip about increasing profit margin when it comes to canvas is this. If you gallery wrap your canvas, then your canvas can be hung on a wall without a frame and still be...