Over the years I've pretty much perfected my printing workflow. I use an Epson 2880 and never have a problem with clogged heads. I use only Epson ink and keep a fresh supply on hand. I print on Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper My files are in Prophoto RGB color space, 16 bit and PhotoShop controls color when printing. I calibrate my monitor about twice a month. I believe my prints are as close a match to what I see on the screen as is possible. I rarely have to make a second print. I've ordered prints from labs that supply an ICC profile, including some of those most highly recommended here. They do good work, but with the tweaks I can apply to my own output, I can top it. Plus, my cost for a 13 x 19 print is only about $3.
On Nov 9, 2013, at 3:07 AM, Richard Womer <rwomer1...@yahoo.com> wrote: > I agree with that key part statement, Paul. > > Alas, when I had a printer, there just wasn't time; and what time I had I > spent replacing inks and cleaning print heads and trying to get the damned > thing working again. > > So I found a printer that starts with the Adobe 98 color space, and asks that > I include the profile, and in a week I get back beautiful prints that are > closer than I could ever get to what I see on my monitor. > > YMMV, as usual. > > Cheers, > > Rick > > On Nov 8, 2013, at 20:27 , Paul Stenquist wrote: > >> More important, on a personal level, is printings role as a key part of the >> process. I've been printing my own work for more than 50 years. I find it >> very fulfilling: It's the culmination, the conclusion, the final step in >> creating the image. >> >> Paul via phone >> >>> On Nov 8, 2013, at 8:19 PM, "Bob W" <p...@web-options.com> wrote: >>> >>> That is so, and that is what soft-proofing is for, but it depends on your >>> eye. My eyes are colour-blind, so I do my best not to rely on them. Luckily >>> I live in London, where there are labs who can match profiles accurately (as >>> far as I can tell). >>> >>> B >>> >>> >>>> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist >>>> >>>> That's theoretically possible, but very few labs are capable >>>> of accurate profile matching. And doing it yourself allows >>>> for more fine tuning. Reflective art is never an exact match >>>> of an electronic display image. >>>> >>>> Paul via phone >>>> >>>>> On Nov 8, 2013, at 7:56 PM, Bob W <p...@web-options.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Well, the theory is that a colour-managed workflow on both >>>> sides gives you that control. >>>>> >>>>> B >>>>> >>>>>> On 9 Nov 2013, at 00:30, <kwal...@peoplepc.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Regardless of the ink cost (I get my Epson ink at a >>>> discount from Atlex.com) I prefer printing my own due to the >>>> control I have. I'd never use any of the Walmarts/Costcos for >>>> my printing source and there just aren't any really good >>>> local shops that I'm aware of. >>>>>> >>>>>> Kenneth Waller >>>>>> http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller >>>>>> >>>>>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob W" <p...@web-options.com> >>>>>> Subject: Re: Printer Recommendation >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> I got rid of my printers because I never used them and >>>> space is at a premium in a small house like mine. If I need >>>> to print text I do it at work. If I wanted to print photos >>>> regularly I'd investigate the long-term costs of having to >>>> buy ink versus printing at a lab. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> B >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On 8 Nov 2013, at 01:19, Bruce <bkday...@daytonphoto.com> wrote: >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> I've found that the ink for all printers is pretty cheap >>>> as long as you don't print anything. I didn't see any >>>> mention of actually printing, so you could be pretty safe >>>> recommending just about anything. >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Bruce >>>>>>>> -- >>>>>>>> Sent from Sony Tablet S >>>>>>>> >>>>>>>> Steve Cottrell <co...@seeingeye.tv> wrote: >>>>>>>>> Had a request from the boy. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Verbatim: >>>>>>>>> --------------------- >>>>>>>>> Your task for the evening (should you choose to accept >>>> it (which >>>>>>>>> you should(upon death if you dont))): >>>>>>>>> need a printer that is semi-good, cheap and reliable and >>>>>>>>> affordable ink. >>>>>>>>> Preferably comes with scanner. You have 24 hours to comply. >>>>>>>>> ---------------------- >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Hmm a printer that is 'semi-good' whatever that means. Cheap - >>>>>>>>> well plenty of cheap printers about, we all know they make the >>>>>>>>> money on the inks. Reliable?? Most printers do a fair job. >>>>>>>>> Affordable ink? Well, not the manufacturers ink then. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> I use an Epson P50 with Hornsea inks >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> <http://www.hornseaink.com/> >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> and touch wood, not had a problem with these inks since started >>>>>>>>> using them about a year ago. >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Strange, I paid £130 for the P50, now they are retailing for >>>>>>>>> closer to £200 ! >>>>>>>>> >>>>>>>>> Anyway, anyone ? 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