Lumejet Process Overview - A New Printing Process

Introduction
This is an article on printing with a big difference from what I’ve reviewed before. I’m not reviewing an inkjet printer, or inkjet papers, or indeed anything you do in your house for print-making other than preparing the image file. I’m reviewing a recently developed printing process in the UK that is offered commercially – you prepare the image files, you send them to LumeJet and they return finished prints to you, along with an output report on printing accuracy. LumeJet approached LuLa to have a look at their process and consider a review. Having examined the input and output characteristics of this process, we decided it would be of sufficient interest to LuLa readers that I should delve into it and write it up. So here we are.
The details (print sizes, photo-book making service, prices) of what they provide are readily available on their L-type website (aimed primarily at professionals and users looking for a higher-volume service) and their consumer-oriented site. O...