Paper Quality:

1. Fine Art: High-quality, acid-free papers (rag paper, fine art paper) with specific textures, weights, and surface finishes.
2. Commercial: Lower-cost, standard papers (bond paper, glossy paper) typically used for documents, brochures, and advertisements.

Ink Type:

1. Fine Art: Pigment-based, archival-quality inks with wide color gamut and longevity.
2. Commercial: Dye-based, quick-drying inks that may fade over time.

Printing Process:

1. Fine Art: Often uses specialized equipment like giclée printers that produce high-resolution images with smooth transitions.
2. Commercial: Uses more common printing methods (lithography, digital press) that emphasize speed and cost-effectiveness.

Longevity:

1. Fine Art: Designed to last decades or longer, with archival materials resistant to fading and degradation.
2. Commercial: Less durable, may fade or discolor over a shorter period of time.

Purpose:

1. Fine Art: Used for creating limited edition prints, artwork, and collectible pieces.
2. Commercial: Used for business documents, marketing materials, and mass-produced items.

Value:

1. Fine Art: Higher-priced due to specialized materials, expertise, and artistic merit.
2. Commercial: Lower-priced, focused on cost-efficiency.