Gregger wrote:
I am thinking of getting a wireless photo printer. I have a few questions. Are there any members that print their own? The present best printer I can get for around or under at $400. Should I get only a photo printer or a all in one? Ink is expensive, but we have a store not far from us that sells refilled ink. I have used refilled before will poor success. Though this is close to ten years ago. My own personal feeling is when prints are made at Walgreens, Costcos or practically anyone they then have your photos to do as they please. I looked in the UHH search section and there is no new information concerning printers. I also feel I can print in my home without having to take and wait. Thanks for any help. Gregger
I am thinking of getting a wireless photo printer.... (
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One NEVER saves money by printing at home. Economy is a completely false hope! Printers are very inexpensive compared to paper and ink.
There are MANY legitimate reasons why you might want to print your own, though:
You're a control freak who knows color management from camera to paper.
You calibrate and profile your high-end monitor at least monthly, using a colorimeter or spectrophotometer and software (Datacolor or X-RITE).
You know how to configure your software to use the correct monitor profile, printer profile, and proofing or simulation profile to get the color you want.
You don't have a good relationship with a professional color lab, or you DO, but want a rapidly accessible, higher end alternative.
You need to keep your work private, to protect yourself and your clients.
You want to print in 16-bit mode, directly out of Lightroom Classic CC (etc.), for maximum color gamut.
You have a genuine Canon or Epson photo printer.
You use OEM inks, paper, and profiles, or you use *professionally-sourced* replacements.
You want the ultimate in archival print quality.
You want to print on special papers and other substrates that are not available for silver halide (wet process) printing.
Head on over to the "Printers and Color Printing" section... There's lots of good info archived there.