What display technology do you use?
All of our Canvas products use the latest E-Ink Spectra 6 technology, delivering vivid full-color images with natural tones and no glare or harsh backlight. The 28.5” screen in particular uses Sharp IGZO technology, offering even better display quality.
How is E-Ink different from a regular display?
E-Ink displays work like real paper — they reflect ambient light instead of emitting light themselves. This means no glare, no eye strain, and very low power consumption. Even when the power is off, the image remains on the display.
How many colors can the display show?
The display uses a 6-color E-Ink Spectra 6 panel. We use a dithering algorithm to create a full-color viewing experience. For more details, please visit: https://www.eink.com/brand/detail/Spectra6
Does the display look like real paper?
It is very close to paper, but it is still an E-Ink display. It has a matte finish, but it is not exactly the same as traditional printed paper. From a normal viewing distance, the difference is barely noticeable.
Are the colors of the color e-paper dimmer than traditional prints?
Colors on Spectra 6 are slightly softer compared to traditional prints, but this is currently one of the best-performing color e-paper displays available.
What are the resolutions of each size?
- 7.3”: 800 × 480 (127.8 PPI)
- 13.3”: 1600 × 1200 (150.4 PPI)
- 28.5”: 2160 x 3060 (131.4 PPI)
What is the actual visible screen area for each size?
- 7.3”: the visible screen area is approximately 160 × 96 mm
- 13.3”: the visible screen area is approximately 202.8 × 270.4 mm
- 28.5”: the visible screen area is approximately 418.0 × 592.2 mm
What is the difference between the standard Spectra 6 displays and the Sharp IGZO 28.5” display?
The Sharp 28.5” display uses an IGZO backplane, which provides more vivid colors and better color reproduction compared to standard Spectra 6.
How long does a display refresh take?
A full refresh on a Spectra 6 display takes about 20 seconds. This is to achieve the vivid color effect.
The display looks darker/greyer than paper, and whites are not really white. Is this expected?
This is part of how color E-Ink (Spectra 6) works:
- The panel has no backlight and relies entirely on ambient light, so in dim rooms it will naturally look darker than paper.
- The color layer slightly lowers the “paper white,” so the background will look a bit grey compared to real white paper.
We recommend:
- Placing the canvas in a bright spot (near a window or in a well-lit area).
- Editing your images with higher brightness and saturation, and avoiding very dark or extremely detailed photos that don’t translate well to E-Ink.