Printing at home vs. letting someone print for you
Feb 8, 2014 09:02:30 #
MSPhotOP wrote:
I'm wondering how everyone prints their photos... ... (show quote)
All prints not for me go to Bay Photo or Adorama. I do also use one particular place for Canvas wraps, Just cannot recall the name, CG Pro Prints or something like that.
Feb 8, 2014 09:08:10 #
Hey there, I've posted this before, but I recently purchased a Canon Pixma IX 6520. Does a wonderful job and WILL PRINT up to 13x19 prints. Has a rather large 'footprint'.....cost, not terribly expensive.....ink is reasonable. However it does us a lot going thru its 'warm up'. All the reviews seem to mention this. But I can tell you it FAR FAR surpasses walmart prints which I will not use. Just my '2 cents'. I'm still trying to figure out how to post pictures to this site!
Feb 8, 2014 09:09:54 #
I get good results from using Snapfish....the only time I didn't was when my monitor was not calibrated properly. Not saying that's what caused your issue, but I've been using them for years to produce everything from prints to calendars.
Feb 8, 2014 09:14:30 #
RON 11
Loc: Pittsburgh
I only print my own so am presently restricted to 13x19. It is all about control. The digital age allows us to control every aspect of our photos from inception to hanging on the wall. I am not going backwards. If I want bigger prints I will buy a bigger printer.
Feb 8, 2014 09:14:45 #
MSPhotOP wrote:
I'm wondering how everyone prints their photos... ... (show quote)
I couldn't find a home printer that didn't wind up costing and arm and a leg for the toner or ink cartridges. When I sat down and did the math, and looked at the quality, I wound up letting Costco print my images. All of my work right now are 4x6 or 5x7 prints. Costco charges 13¢ and 39¢, respectively.
8x8, 8x10 and 8x12 are $1.49 each.
11x14, 12x12, and 12x18 are $2.99 each.
I upload my pictures at resolutions of 300 ppi in the evening and Costco has them ready to pick up by noon the next day.
And the pictures sparkle. They put all the home printers to shame, even when using all that special photographic paper that supposedly is made for home printers.
When one adds the cost of the special photographic paper to the cost of the ink and toner cartridges, home prints can really become expensive, especially those 8x10s.
Feb 8, 2014 09:16:37 #
I normally use Costco for "proofs" and snapshots, and a local custom printer for the few "good" prints.
Feb 8, 2014 09:23:13 #
miamithom wrote:
I use an Epson 1400, a custom color profile on matt paper. And a continuos flowing ink supply system. The print's tone matches the reproductio prints done in my darkroom, which I still have and use.
Morning Thom... I have a 1400 also... What do you mean by a continuing flow ink supply system? I would be very interested! I still use the darkroom my Dad built for me when I was 12. (66 now) Enjoy your day.
:thumbup:
Feb 8, 2014 09:23:41 #
miamithom
Loc: Cutler Bay, Florida, USA
Concerning ink. I strongly recommend a CISS ink setup. Mine was $35.00 including cartridges with ink. Bottles of another complete six inks only $12.00 ! ! !
Feb 8, 2014 09:26:40 #
miamithom
Loc: Cutler Bay, Florida, USA
miamithom wrote:
Concerning ink. I strongly recommend a CISS ink setup. Mine was $35.00 including cartridges with ink. Bottles of another complete six inks only $12.00 ! ! !
I have to out for a while. When I return I will send a link.
Feb 8, 2014 09:30:31 #
I use my Epson Picturemate 225 for 4x6 photos. If I am printing something larger that is going to be framed, I use Mpix--good quality and they take great care in how the photos are shipped.
Feb 8, 2014 09:39:26 #
LFingar wrote:
I prefer to print my own up to 8.5x11 and I am looking at a large format printer for future use. If I want something printed I usually want it NOW. I don't want to have to run into town to a local service or wait several days for an online service. Plus, if I don't like the looks of a photo I can re-edit and reprint right then and there.
Ditto.
Plus, I always print a 4x6 before an 8.5 x 11 to double-check for un-noticed errors that need adjusting.
I use an Epson Artisan 50 on Costco paper. Beautiful results. May not be cheap, but I get what I want.
Cheers, Neil
Feb 8, 2014 09:59:58 #
SharpShooter wrote:
I print at home, not because it's cheaper, it may or may not be.
But I enjoy printing, and I can print at 3 in the afternoon, or 3 in the morning. ;-)
SS
But I enjoy printing, and I can print at 3 in the afternoon, or 3 in the morning. ;-)
SS
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: I'm with you! There are times I use Bay Photo or Mpix for large, or special client requests (gallery wraps, metal) but having my own darkroom since I was 12 I have always embraced printing as a vital part of the creative process... Giving me total control. The learning curve is fairly steep and an investment of time and dollars, but the results are very rewarding. I have just upgraded my Epson 1400 to the 3880 ( Epson and Micro Center had a deal I just couldn't pass up!! :roll: ) and my children just sent me an Artisan 1430 that I haven't unboxed yet.
At 66 years old, it's a lot more exciting at 3:00am to be creating a perfectly processed 13 by 19 print... Than watching infomercials in your bathrobe, eating cream of wheat, and wondering where all your friends have gone !!
:shock: Thanks Sharp Shooter for letting me know I am not alone out there!
Feb 8, 2014 10:06:12 #
dpullum wrote:
Do you have an AirWick container filled with "Hypo" to give you that comfort smell of Home-Cooked Prints.
Ah... I love the smell of hypo in the morning... :lol:
Feb 8, 2014 10:15:06 #
Feb 8, 2014 10:17:42 #
miamithom wrote:
I have to out for a while. When I return I will send a link.
Thanks Thom!
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