Serving artists, photographers, businesses and collectors across the Bay Area since 2012. Hahnemühle authorized. G7 color managed. Real humans review every order.
Best shot of your work — a giclée print, framed piece, or press in action. Landscape orientation preferred.
Archival giclee prints, artwork photography, photographic prints, and high-resolution scanning on premium Hahnemühle substrates.
View ProductsProfessional framing, picture mats, mounted graphics, and display presentation for artists, collectors, and businesses.
View ProductsBusiness cards, brochures, postcards, envelopes, booklets, and marketing materials with fast turnaround and consistent quality.
View ProductsBanners, yard signs, feather flags, trade show displays, and large format graphics for events and businesses.
View ProductsHahnemühle archival papers. Giclée reproduction. Scan-back capture of originals. The kind of printing galleries and photographers trust when "good enough" isn't.

We don't just print your work, we help you present it. Conservation-grade framing, museum mats, mounted displays, and shadow boxes built to last decades.

Business cards, brochures, postcards, door hangers, envelopes, letterhead. The day-to-day collateral that keeps a business running, printed sharper than your usual shop.

Banners, trade-show displays, mounted exhibit graphics, real-estate signs and storefront branding. An important part of what we do, printed and finished in-house.

Industry-standard color calibration. What you proof is what you print.
Authorized dealer of the world's finest archival paper stocks.
Roll-fed up to 60" wide. Banners, backdrops, and exhibit panels.
Direct digital capture of originals up to 24×30, sharper than flatbed.
Mounting, laminating, trimming, and framing, never outsourced.
Whether you're self-serve or have a complex custom job — there's a clear path for you.
Browse the catalog or pick a category above. Not sure? Call us — we'll point you at the right paper, size, and finish.
Self-serve buyers upload artwork through the catalog. Custom projects get a quote within 1 business day.
Every order gets a digital proof before anything goes to press. You sign off, we print. No surprises.
Pickup at our Richmond studio, or ship anywhere in the U.S. Most orders ship within 3–5 business days. Rush available.
Kevin personally reviews every color-managed file before it prints. Not automated. Not outsourced.
Hahnemühle fine art papers, archival inks, and a G7-certified color workflow. Your prints will last.
Tight deadline? Call us. We have delivered complete event print packages for clients who came to us with impossible timelines.
We are Robyn and Kevin. We answer the phone. We know your name. Some of our clients have been with us for over 14 years.
A sample of what we've helped Bay Area artists, photographers, galleries, and businesses bring into the world.
Please provide: 3–5 numbered archival prints laid out together on a table or light surface. Show edition numbers, paper quality, and print detail. Fine art photography style.
Please provide: Close-up or full view of a finished conservation-framed piece — show the mat border, moulding, and glazing. Could be a painting, fine-art photo, or original artwork.
Please provide: Foamcore or gatorboard exhibit panels installed in a gallery, museum, or event space. Multiple panels if possible. Shows professional large-format output in context.
Please provide: A warm, professional photo of both owners together — at the press, at the framing bench, or holding finished work. Approx 3:4 or 4:5 ratio. Should feel real and approachable, not overly posed.
Avant Printing has been ours since day one in 2012. We answer the phone, we review your files, and we stand behind every print, frame, and mounted piece that leaves the studio. When you work with Avant, you are working directly with the people who make your project.
We don't have a wall of awards. We have long-term clients — many have been ordering since we were called CANTOO.
Same owners, same Richmond location, same standards since January 2012.
Across signage, fine-art printing, framing, and color management.
When the deadline is today, we've delivered same-day signs & prints.
After 48 years in this business, I can still learn things from the pros at Avant. I give Avant a rating of 500 out of 5.
What I really love about Avant is the customer care. They always get the work done on time and on budget.
We sent over content extremely late and asked for completely unrealistic turnaround times. They managed to get us everything on time and with high quality.
Order online, request a quote, or call us. We are here Monday through Friday.
Or call us at 510-526-2150
Banners, yard signs, feather flags, trade show displays, and large format graphics for businesses and events. Fast turnaround and quality materials.
Backdrops, pull-up banners, tabletop displays, mounted panels. We print, finish, and have it ready in time for your booth.
Yard signs, riders, open-house A-frames, magnetic vehicle signs. Same-day rush is real here — we've done it in an hour.
Vinyl banners, window decals, sandwich boards, feather flags, floor graphics. Built to handle outdoor weather.
All products link to the order catalog. Custom sizes? Request a quote.
Corrugated plastic 4mm or 10mm. Single or double-sided. UV-stable outdoor ink.
13oz scrim vinyl. Reinforced hem and grommets. Indoor or outdoor.
Vertical flags for events, storefronts, open houses. Pole & base available.
Rigid mounted signs. Foamcore (indoor), gatorboard (heavy-duty).
Pop-up banners, tension-fabric backdrops, tabletop displays. Hardware + graphics.
Cut-vinyl lettering, perforated window film, slip-resistant floor decals.
Heavy-duty, weather-resistant, banner-grade. Reinforced hem & grommets standard.
4mm or 10mm. Lightweight, outdoor-safe, ideal for yard signs and short-term displays.
3/16" foamcore for indoor. 1/2" gatorboard for heavy-duty rigid signs.
Gloss or matte over signage for added UV & scratch protection. Extends outdoor life.
Sample pricing on common sign jobs — your exact quote is confirmed before we print. Full quantity discounts on the catalog page.
Indicative pricing — your final quote is confirmed before anything goes to press.
Yard sign? Banner? Trade-show backdrop? Browse the catalog or call if you're not sure.
Print-ready PDF preferred. We check for color accuracy and bleed before pressing.
Digital proof for sign-off. Trade-show jobs can get a hard proof — just ask.
Most signs finish in 24–48 hours. Rush available. Ship anywhere in the U.S.
Browse the catalog for self-serve orders, or call 510-526-2150 for custom jobs.
Giclee printing, archival photographic prints, artwork scan-back, and high-resolution scanning on Hahnemühle fine art papers. For artists, photographers, and collectors who demand accurate color.
Show prep, gallery editions, portfolio reviews, personal archival work. We handle ICC soft-proofing and match your tone profile across runs.
We scan or photograph your original, color-match to the source, and produce limited or open editions on archival paper or canvas.
Scan-back capture for originals up to 24×30. Limited editions with COA. Estate documentation and archival inventory work.
Most of our fine-art work runs on Hahnemühle — the global standard for archival giclée printing. We're an authorized dealer.
100% cotton, smooth matte. Hahnemühle's most popular paper for fine-art reproduction.
Warm-tone, eco-conscious. Bamboo + cotton blend. Beautiful on warm-tone work.
Glossy archival baryta — photographic look with decades of archival life.
Heavy archival canvas, available stretched (gallery wrap) or rolled.
Archival pigment on Hahnemühle cotton rag. The studio flagship for fine-art reproduction.
High-resolution photo prints. Gloss, lustre, or matte. For portfolios and exhibition.
Archival canvas stretched on solid wood bars. Ready to hang. Sides print-wrapped or mirrored.
Direct digital capture of originals up to 24×30. Sharper than flatbed scanning.
For originals too large for scan-back. Color-managed DSLR capture in our studio.
Numbered & signed editions. COA available. Workflow built for serious artists.
Indicative pricing — confirmed before printing. Quantity discounts on editions of 10+.
Digital file ready? Upload it. Original artwork? Bring it in for scan-back or DSLR capture.
Not sure which paper? We produce test prints on 2–3 stocks so you choose with your eyes.
ICC soft-proof or hard proof for critical editions before the full run goes to press.
Single print or edition of 50. Picked up locally or shipped flat/rolled across the U.S.
Because it does.
Professional custom framing, picture mats, and mounted display for artwork, photography, and business presentations. We help your work look its best.
Acid-free mats, UV-protective glazing, archival backing. The standards used by museums — for work you want to keep for decades.
Consistent framing across a series. Float mounts for photography. Shadow boxes for 3D pieces. Sized for gallery standards.
Photos, prints, artwork, certificates, memorabilia. Wide moulding library — minimalist gallery to traditional ornate.
Standard archival mat + frame for prints & photos. Wide moulding selection.
Museum-grade. Acid-free everything, UV-protective glazing, archival hinges.
Print appears to float on the mat. Used for photography & deckled-edge prints.
For jerseys, medals, memorabilia, 3D pieces. Deep frames with archival lining.
Cut to any spec. Single or double mat. Museum or standard core. Any color.
Print bonded to aluminum composite — flush, frameless, contemporary presentation.
Wide color library. Single, double, or triple mat. Custom cut to any specification.
UV protection up to 99%. Anti-reflective coating available. Lightweight acrylic for shipping.
Wide library — modern minimalist gallery profile to traditional ornate. Local & imported options.
For conservation work. Standard backing available for non-archival framing projects.
Drop by the studio or call to schedule. We'll measure, discuss the work, and talk about how you want to display it.
We pull real samples from our library so you see materials against your piece — not on a screen.
Itemized estimate before any work starts. No surprises on the final invoice.
Standard turnaround. Rush for show deadlines. We'll call when it's ready.
In-person consultation is free. We'll pull samples, measure, and quote — no obligation.
Business cards, brochures, postcards, and marketing materials produced with consistent quality and fast turnaround. Corporate clients have trusted us for over a decade.
Standard marketing collateral printed with G7 color accuracy on premium stocks. Your brand colors come out right, every time.
Set up a house account for recurring orders — letterhead, envelopes, folders. We keep your specs on file for fast reorders.
Direct-mail postcards, door hangers, magnetic business cards. Quick reorder for ongoing campaigns.
Standard or premium stocks. Matte, gloss, soft-touch. Foil or letterpress finishes available.
Bi-fold, tri-fold, z-fold. Letter or legal size. Premium stocks with optional UV coating.
4×6, 5×7, 6×11. EDDM-ready sizes available. Full bleed color.
14pt or 16pt stock. Single or double-sided. Pre-punched hanger hole standard.
#10 standard, A2, 9×12 mailer. Single or full-color custom printing.
Custom letterhead, notecards, presentation folders. House account discounts available.
Indicative pricing — confirmed before printing. House accounts receive additional discounts.
Self-serve on the catalog, or call for a house account setup.
A selection of projects produced at Avant Printing, from fine art giclee to trade show displays.
Please provide: Multiple numbered archival prints from a limited edition, laid out or displayed. Show Hahnemühle paper quality. Wide crop (this is a large card).
24 prints · Hahnemühle Photo Rag
Finished framed piece: mat, UV glass, archival backing visible. Elegant, museum-quality look.
Museum mat + UV glass + archival backing
The original artwork alongside or the finished reproduction print. Shows scan-back/DSLR quality.
30×40 original · 3 editions on Bamboo 290
Gallery-ready mounted prints displayed in a show or laid out together. Fine art photography style.
12 prints · gallery-ready mounting
Flatlay of cards showing soft-touch matte finish and spot UV logo detail. Clean, sharp lighting.
Soft-touch matte + spot UV logo
Multiple mounted foamcore panels + vinyl text + framed prints installed in a gallery. Wide crop (large card). Real installation preferred.
Mounted foamcore panels + vinyl text + framed prints
Float-mounted photo prints in gallery frames, displayed as a series. Show the float mount detail.
Float-mounted prints · gallery frames
Foamcore or gatorboard panels for a trade-show or event backdrop. Installed or being set up.
Foamcore panels · trade-show backdrop
Perforated vinyl or cut-letter window graphics installed on a real storefront. Exterior shot preferred.
Perforated vinyl + cut lettering
Browse the catalog for self-serve orders, or call us to discuss a custom project.
Avant Printing opened January 1, 2012 with one mission: make it genuinely easy to get high-quality printing without settling for less.
Please provide: Candid or professional photo of both owners at work — operating the press, reviewing prints, or at the framing workshop. 4:5 ratio ideal. Should show the real people and real studio environment.
Avant Printing opened January 1, 2012 with one mission: make it genuinely easy to get high-quality printing without settling for less.
Before Avant, we operated as Cantoo. Many of our current clients have been with us since those days. Some for over 14 years.
Kevin manages color. He has spent decades developing an eye for density, contrast, and resolution that we would put up against any lab in the Bay Area. When a file comes in, Kevin looks at it personally. That is not a policy. That is just how we work.
Robyn runs everything else. Client communication, scheduling, rush orders, making sure your job arrives on time and exactly as you expected. He is the person who calls you when he has a question rather than guessing.
We are located just off the Central Ave exit from 80 or 580, right by the Richmond Costco and Point Isabel Dog Park. Free parking in front and at the north end of the building. Come in.
Robyn & Kevin
Hahnemühle papers are the gold standard for fine art printing. Being an authorized dealer means we stock the real thing and we know how to use it.
G7 is a professional color calibration standard used by printers who take color accuracy seriously. Your files print the way you intended them to.
Robyn, Kevin, and the Avant team bring over six decades of printing knowledge to every job, small or large.
Industry-standard color calibration. Prints up to 60" wide. Fine art, signage, photographic output.
Direct digital capture of originals up to 24×30 in our controlled studio environment. Sharper and more accurate than flatbed scanning.
Mounting, laminating, trimming, mat-cutting, and framing all done in-house by our team. No outsourcing on any finishing step.
Conservation and display framing. Wide moulding library. Mat-cutting. UV-protective glazing. Shadow boxes.
I have been working with Avant for 14 years. I am not a big company who brings in a lot of work, and yet, they handle my orders with extreme attention. Robyn and Kevin are true pros, and they have provided me with consistent superb service. I have a pretty high sense of photographic quality control, and it is so fabulous to go to a lab who is better than I am, rather than me having to tell the lab how to do things. After 48 years in this business, I can still learn things from the pros at Avant.
Kevin's scans of my paintings have very accurate color. Mr. Wright is technically savvy when it comes to operating the many adjustments on the Photoshop program. The portfolios I had done at Avant cover California deserts, waterfalls in Hawaii, swamps in South Carolina, California coastline, and portraits of toddlers and children.
Just off I-80/580 at Central Ave exit. Right by the Richmond Costco and Point Isabel Dog Park. Free parking in front.
Order online anytime, or reach us directly for custom projects, rush jobs, and anything that needs a real conversation.
510-526-2150
Mon–Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–4pminfo@avantprinting.com
We reply within 1 business dayQuotes are great for custom framing, exhibits, fabric display systems, mounting and art reproduction. Standard items — signs, cards, photo prints — you can configure and order instantly online.
Questions about a project? Want to see a sample? Need a custom quote? We're an easy call or a short drive from anywhere in the East Bay.
510-526-2150
Mon–Thu 9am–5pm · Fri 9am–4pminfo@avantprinting.com
We reply within 1 business day2700 Rydin Rd Suite F, Richmond, CA 94804
Off Central Ave exit from I-80/580 · Near Richmond Costco · Free parkingMonday – Thursday · 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday · 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday · Closed
For standard print orders, use the online catalog. For custom quotes, framing consultations, and large projects — use this form.
2700 Rydin Rd Suite F · Richmond, CA 94804
Exit Central Ave from I-80 or I-580 · Near Richmond Costco & Point Isabel Dog Park
Get Directions →Avant Printing LLC ("Avant Printing," "we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This policy explains what information we collect, how we use it, and your choices regarding your information.
We collect information you provide directly: name, email address, phone number, shipping address, and any project files you upload. We also collect standard server logs (IP address, browser type, pages visited) and order history for customers with accounts.
We use your information to process and fulfill orders, send order confirmations and status updates, respond to inquiries, and improve our services. We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties for marketing purposes.
Print files you upload are stored securely and used only to complete your order. We retain order files for 90 days after completion unless you request longer archival storage. Longer archival is available — ask us about file storage plans.
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By placing an order with Avant Printing LLC, you agree to these terms. Please read them before submitting your order.
Payment is required at time of order for all standard products. Custom jobs (framing, trade-show displays, exhibit graphics, large format runs over $500) may require a 50% deposit before production begins. House accounts with established credit terms are available by arrangement.
We send a digital proof for every order before going to press. Production begins only after you provide written approval. By approving a proof, you confirm the content is correct and authorize production. We are not responsible for errors (spelling, color, content) that were present in the approved proof.
Standard turnaround is stated per product on our catalog. Rush turnaround is available for most products at additional cost. Turnaround begins after proof approval and full payment. Turnaround times are business days and are estimates, not guarantees.
You are responsible for providing print-ready files that meet our specifications (see File Prep Guide below). Avant Printing is not responsible for print quality issues arising from low-resolution files, incorrect color spaces, or files that don't meet our stated specifications.
Correct file preparation is the single most important factor in print quality. Following these specs ensures your job prints as expected.
Format: PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 preferred · Color: CMYK · Resolution: 300 DPI at final print size (150 DPI minimum for large format) · Bleed: 0.125" on all sides · Safe zone: 0.25" from all edges
All files must be submitted in CMYK color mode. RGB files will be converted to CMYK before printing — colors may shift during conversion, particularly bright blues, greens, and oranges. If color accuracy is critical, convert to CMYK yourself and verify colors in a soft-proof before submitting.
All print files must include 0.125" (1/8") bleed on all four sides for any element that prints to the edge. Keep all important content (text, logos, faces) at least 0.25" (1/4") from the finished edge to account for trimming variation.
Embed all fonts in your PDF, or convert text to outlines before exporting. Missing fonts will default to a system substitute, often changing your layout.
Questions about your file? Call us before submitting — 510-526-2150. We'd rather catch an issue before it prints than after.
We never go to press without your sign-off. Here's how the approval process works for every order type.
After you submit your order, we check your file for obvious issues (resolution, bleed, color mode). We send a digital proof by email within 1 business day. You approve or request changes. Production begins immediately after approval. Standard turnaround begins from approval — not from order submission.
For trade-show displays, exhibit graphics, and other large-format custom jobs, we may produce a hard proof (physical print) before the full run. Hard proofing adds 1–2 business days but is strongly recommended for projects over $500 or where exact color is critical.
Framing orders are confirmed with an in-store consultation or a detailed written quote. You approve the quote (materials, construction, timeline) before we begin. Changes after fabrication has started may incur additional costs.
Because print products are custom-made to your specifications, we cannot accept returns for reasons of buyer's remorse or changes of mind. However, we stand behind the quality of our work.
Contact us within 5 business days of receiving your order. Email info@avantprinting.com with your order number and photos of the issue. We respond within 1 business day and will make it right if the error is on our end.
By submitting files to Avant Printing, you represent that you own or have appropriate rights to reproduce all content in the submitted files, including photographs, illustrations, logos, and text.
Avant Printing will not knowingly reproduce copyrighted material without authorization. We reserve the right to decline any order where we have reasonable grounds to believe the content infringes on a third party's copyright or other rights.
We do not claim any ownership of the artwork, photographs, or designs you submit. Your content remains yours. We use it only to complete your order.