planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

I have some Ilford Galerie Prestige Smooth Gloss (310g) that I got shortly before my $29 Epson NX110 all-in-one printer started acting up for the last time...I have had so many problems with clogged nozzles, strange color casts, non-matching colors (when compared to my computer screen) and rejected ink cartridges I decided that when this Adorama sale came along it was a good time to upgrade. I have enough points on my credit card for a $100 Amazon gift certificate and with the $300 AMEX gift card, this effectively makes it a free printer :)

Photographer Jim Loc: Rio Vista, CA

I pretty much agree with most of what lighthouse is telling you. Once you start printing larger, you'll get giddy with joy and start culling through your files looking for those images you always wanted to see bigger. It's a temptation that is hard to resist!

I also agree that while there is expense involved, "waste" need not be an overburdening concern. After all, you're taking and printing images because you love photography. Give yourself permission to indulge a little and experience the joy your photography was meant to provide.

I also agree that sticking to Canon inks is worth while. I won't rehash the endless debate over OEM vs. "Compatible" inks; just suffice it to say that you have a really great printer and the Canon inks are plain and simply excellent.

I do disagree (well, disagree may not be quite right) about sticking to Canon papers. Don't get me wrong, they are excellent papers, and will make fine prints. However, there are a number of extremely good alternatives out there that are of equal (and IMHO) or better quality. I like Canon's Pro Platinum, but I seldom use it because I really don't like high gloss prints that much. A great alternative for me has been Moab's Exhibition Luster 300gsm. It takes the Canon inks wonderfully, and has a very attractive luster finish. It is also about half the price of Canon's Pro Platinum per 100 13x19 sheets. As you become more involved with your new printer, and more experienced with what you want in your prints, don't be hesitant to try some of the papers by other reputable manufacturers, such as Moab, Ilford, or Hahnemuhle.

Enjoy your new printer!

IBSteve Loc: Kauai

You will probably need to print a number of pictures in the full size just to get used to the new printer, and to learn what are preferred settings, etc. None of that should be considered waste. By the time you have done that, you will probably have answered your own question.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

After checking your MetaData, it appears that you could print that photo to 13" X 19" at an equivalent of 258 ppi. While there is no direct correlation, you have more than enough resolution to print at a corresponding 258 dpi. If your printer requires any adjustment, you should be to see the interpolated print rate in the set-up menu. Warning: If you use this picture as a wall-hanger, put it behind a chair or sideboard. While it is an excellent picture, it does not appear to have enough sharpness to undergo close scrutiny.

firtree Loc: Florida, USA

It is a nice picture. Personally, I 'up' the color a little bit before I print because when I blow things up and then print, the images seem a little dim. Could just be the cheap garbage I use, could be that I am addicted to brighter colors. Just something to consider.

jeryh Loc: Oxfordshire UK

Nothing wrong with that photo- even if it was an experiment !

Gary Truchelut Loc: Coldspring, TX

Printing your photos is the culmination of all your hard work. Tracking down that elusive subject, finally getting a good shot of it, developing it to the piece of art you envision and then seeing it in print. It is like nothing else to be able to actually hold it and view it. You will love the fun and frustration of getting it just right. Good luck and have a great time.

Peekayoh Loc: UK

Anything and everything that's good enough. Prints are absolutely the best way to view good images.

Planepics IMO no, it's not good enough, if you're going to print big, any deficiencies will be more obvious and that image needs to be sharper. I think that most literal images like this need to be pin sharp.

Make sure you get a printer profile from Ilford to match your printer if you want to use this paper. Until you are familiar with printing big, I would follow Lighthouse's advice and stick to Canon Ink and paper which already have profiles built into the print driver and will give excellent prints.

You should prepare your print file at a resolution of 300ppi. The print driver prefers 300ppi files so don't be tempted to use a lower resolution, as someone suggested. If necessary resize in PS or in a dedicated resizing program.

lukevaliant Loc: gloucester city,n. j.

what is raw?

warrior Loc: Paso Robles CA

I use the Canon Pro 9000 Mark II :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Psergel Loc: New Mexico

I just bought one of these a couple of weeks ago. Unbelievable deal through Adorama!!
I spent a lot of time, ink and paper trying to get an exact match between my screen and the prints using Photo Studio Pro that comes with the printer.
Then I started reading. I guess what I was trying to do is very difficult, even with a calibrated monitor.
Anyway....I say all of this because I eventually gave up obsessing about getting an exact match and went for close enough.
I just printed a picture of a snow leopard cub taken at the Albuquerque Zoo on the Canon Semi Gloss paper that was part of the Adorama deal.. It probably isn't Nat Geo quality but..... Damn it looks fantastic to me (and anyone I've shown it to).
This is one hell of a printer.
I've also done some flowers on the Lustre paper and.....I think I like the Semi Gloss Better.

bersharbp Loc: Texas

You question is one for you to answer -- you have to look at it; choose the ones you like to look at most

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

This quote from the 40's is as true today as it was back then: enlarging makes a good photo better and a bad one worse.

Dlevon Loc: New Jersey

I usually run test four by sixes! Larger versions almost always seem to come out the same. Saves money too!

planepics Loc: St. Louis burbs, but originally Chicago burbs

Here is the reprocessed photo, with upped saturation and noise reduction (unavailable in Picasa)