Select the photo or picture for printing. If it is not a digital file on your computer, scan the image with a quality scanner to make a good quality digital print. If you don't have access to a scanner, use the services of a camera shop to scan the image and make a CD with the digital file.
Head to an office supply store, or the office supply section of discount or craft stores. Buy a pack of printer canvas sheets. Find these in the same section where you buy photo paper for your printer.
Insert a canvas sheet into your printer where you normally place your printer paper.
Open your digital image file on your computer using your preferred software, such as iPhoto or Windows Photo. Select the print icon and send the file to the printer, selecting the best quality printing option available for your printer and full page or 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches as the page size.
Allow the ink on your canvas print to dry completely before handling.
If you need to make a print larger than the capacity of your printer, simply upload your picture to a site like Shutterfly and have it printed on gallery wrapped canvas which can be hung directly on the wall with no framing for a more artistic look. This option is a bit more pricey but a good option if you want a bigger canvas print than your printer can give you. If you don't need the print right away, sign up for a shutterfly account and receive weekly email specials. Wait until they have a discount on canvas prints to place your order. Another website with good prices is called Quality Canvas Photos.
Select the photo or picture for printing. If it is not a digital file on your computer, scan the image with a quality scanner to make a good quality digital print. If you don't have access to a scanner, use the services of a camera shop to scan the image and make a CD with the digital file.
Choose a vendor for printing canvases larger than a full sheet of paper, or if your photo printer quality isn't sufficient. Vendors vary from online retailers who offer digital printing services to those who specialize in digital printing for canvases. Retail outlets, including camera shops, also typically offer this service.
Upload the photo to your vendor, if using an online provider. If using a retailer, see if the retailer offers an online upload or if you need to bring a CD with the image on it to the shop.
Select the size and quality you prefer. Using wraparound framing means that the canvas image wraps around the frame, showing the image on the sides of the canvas and removing the need for a frame, which is cost effective.