Under used and overlooked is the virtual inventory system that we have at FinerWorks. When you sign up for an account you have access to a valuable time saving tool which allows you to store frequently ordered prints and products so that you don’t have to upload your files and setup your prints each time you want to order them. Below I share two examples of why it is so useful for many.
Let’s take for instance Christine, one of our users. Christine is one of our frequent customers, ordering a couple times a day to have us fulfill her Etsy and Shopify orders for her art prints. She has about 20 different images she sells in several combinations of styles and sizes for framed giclee prints on fine art papers as well as canvas prints. Overall though about 10 images were her top sellers.
Recently she said that the time to setup each print every time she needed to order was taking a toll and asked us if we had any suggestions. The first question we asked was if she had taken advantage of the virtual inventory system we have. Sadly, she had overlooked this feature and had not take advantage of it. When we explained that she could save the prints she frequently ordered, she immediately started to take advantage of it. She started by uploading the images she had us print the most often and followed up by adding the print products for those images which she had us fulfill frequently.
Now whenever she has an order she just selects the appropriate product/print in her inventory and adds it to her cart. She said that when she does not have the item in her inventory yet, she adds it there before ordering it intending to eventually have all her inventory items saved.
Another, example is the marketing department of a large home developer here in the U.S. The builder is constantly adding new neighborhoods all over the country, sometimes up to 4 a month. Each time they do so, they build a model home which is also where their realtors locate their offices.
Inside those offices they will display interior signage as canvas prints with everything from company logos and slogans to a stock images displaying happy families. Total is about a dozen large canvas prints which they have us crate and ship to the model homes.
Since their marketing department does not have time to setup 12 canvas prints each time, they set them all up only once. Now they can quickly select all the prints from their virtual inventory, add them to their cart and checkout with the delivery location.
Even if you are not like Christine or a large home developer, and only place an order occasionally, there might come a time when your order volume increases, and you become just like Christine. So, taking advantage of this tool now will help a lot.
Is the virtual inventory feature for everyone? Not at this time since many of our customers do commissioned on demand prints that might be personalized and shipped to their customers. Unless they anticipate their customer will later order additional copies there is no sense to store it as an inventoried item.
There are some limitations on inventory items. Checkout the frequently asked questions below which address some of the common questions surrounding the virtual inventory.
Photo Prints
The following items can be ordered ready to hang or will have hanging options available for ordering:
- Framed Prints (Canvas or Paper)
- Stretched & Mounted Canvas
- Wood Prints
- Acrylic Glass Prints
- Acrylic Prints – Floating Framed
- Metal Prints
- Dibond Prints
We have built in volume & bulk discounts that will cover most scenarios; however, if the scope and size of the order is not listed when checking pricing, please contact us with the details of what you want to order and the time frame so that we can work out the fulfillment and pricing of the order.
Most people order online via our website’s Print Online Setup Tool. Using this method, you will upload your image file(s), select the product type, styles, and size of print you want, then add the item to your shopping cart.
Some businesses that use us may have their websites connected to us, either through our Order Fulfillment App or one of our legacy integrations, which allow for batch order submissions.
FinerWorks is unable to accept orders by phone or email.
Home printers and many local shops can’t match the precision, quality, and archival-grade materials we use. Plus, we offer scalable solutions, professional packaging, and integration options for online sellers—saving you time and helping you grow your business.
FinerWorks uses professional lab-quality printers with archival-grade inks and photo papers to deliver stunning color accuracy and detail. We specialize in high-end photo printing for artists, photographers, and creative professionals—making us a trusted choice for gallery-quality results.
Yes! Many of our customers are artists and photographers who sell prints through platforms like Etsy or at art shows. Our photo prints are made to be displayed, framed, and sold, with consistent color quality and professional finishes.
Yes. FinerWorks offers drop shipping with optional branding customization, such as branded packing slips. This allows you to fulfill customer orders directly and professionally, without ever having to handle the prints yourself.
We offer a wide range of standard sizes such as 4×6, 5×7, 8×10, and 11×14, along with larger formats like 16×20 and 20×30. For some medias, you can also enter custom dimensions for more unique or panoramic prints.
Most photo prints are produced and ready to ship within 1–3 business days. Multiple shipping options are available, including expedited and international delivery. Our fulfillment process is fast and reliable.
You can preview them online. For a physical proof, we encourage you to order a single print as a test proof, especially for large orders or high-value images. This ensures the photo prints match your expectations before committing to volume production.
Smaller prints are typically shipped flat in sturdy mailers, while larger sizes are rolled in tubes for protection. All orders are carefully packaged to avoid damage during transit.
While standard photo prints are unmounted, FinerWorks offers framing and mounting options for some of the non-Kodak photo papers. If you’re looking for a ready-to-hang or gallery presentation, we recommend exploring those services.
Unlike consumer-grade labs, FinerWorks offers professional output tailored for artists and photographers. We provide better color accuracy, superior papers, and packaging options for resellers. Plus, our print-on-demand and drop shipping services make it easy to scale your business.
There are 3 ways you may want to try. Since different monitors and screens can be adjusted differently, you may see variations compared to a print, especially if the device you are viewing the file on is not properly calibrated.
The following article lists 3 common ways you can proof your image files before submitting them for print.
Artists and photographers will have varying levels of expectations as to what is acceptable and not when it comes to accuracy.
It’s also important to understand that different printing processes can also have varying results. When it comes to color accuracy, giclee fine art prints, photo prints, and canvas will tend to be able to achieve the greatest accuracy because of the nature of the printers and inks used. Other items and surfaces may be more limited in their capacity to achieve the same level of color accuracy or even detail, so testing on varying types of print products can be key.
Giclee Printing at FinerWorks
One of the largest ranges of paper selections, while using the highest level of archival print technology allowing superior detail and color, you can create custom giclee prints of your artwork and photos.