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08/27/2005 12:08:49 AM · #1 |
i want to start printing my digital photos. I wan't hard copies of many prints, and some extras to sell as well.
since i'm new (to printing), are the online labs better quality than consumer printers? and how much does a good at home printer for photos cost? (roughly)
would it be cheaper to just do my prints through online services?
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08/27/2005 12:17:53 AM · #2 |
I've never done printing at home, and I'm happy to keep it that way... I don't print all that much, and I've always been leary of the quality of home prints...
The stuff I do print is normally through Walmart.com, Samsclub.com or Mpix.com. (depending on how much of a time crunch I'm in, and who/what it's for...)
As far as costs of home prints, I think I recall hearing that 8 x 10s cost around a $1 each when all is said or done (?)(I may be totally off though...)
I hope this helps! =]
Peace. |
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08/27/2005 02:25:17 AM · #3 |
| Printing at home cost time, ink and paper. If you figure your cost, this may be ok for you. You need a printer that takes at least 6 ink cartridges to get good quality. I have a Canon S620 that does a a decent job and I have sold some prints from it. The ink cost about $11.00 per color. The color runs out at different times so it is easier to afford refills.I use Epson Premium Glossy Paper in it most of the time. Kodak paper looks really bad in this printer. If you're printing at home you have to consider the paper and the printer and maybe experiment. Epson sells a packet of sample papers.I have also used the Epson Stylus C4600 at work with great results. Both cost about $99.00 and the Epson had a card reader. I will probably purchase one for home in the future. It maybe be cheaper to go online for you. I have tried MPIX also and have been very pleased. It was very close to what I printed at home. They do not offer glossy but they have a nice metallic paper. It's easy to order from them. www.mpix.comand alot of people here use them because I asked a question similar to this awhile back. The life of your paper should be a consideration also. I think Mpix Kodak Endura paper has a life of 100 years ( may be quoting this wrong, check out site.)You can also go to this website //www.steves-digicams.com/it seems pretty popular and it actually helped me pick out my camera and printer awhile back. I knew exactly what I was getting because the reviews were so detailed. |
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