At 07:01 PM 12/5/00 -0800, you wrote:
Gregg,
I am in the market for a new printer and am considering doing more printing
digitally of my pinhole photos.
> Generally speaking, you get the right color match when setting up and
> "calibrating" your monitor and printer, not with each image you print. But
> in practice, I tend to make several "test" prints using cheaper paper until
> I have what I want, then print on higher quality paper (same as I've always
> done in a darkroom).
What are some of the "higher quality papers" that you have had success using
your printing digital photos? Are you cutting them to fit the printer or are
you finding them in standarts sizes?
Thanks,
-Chuck-
Chuck,
I took an easy path to go from darkroom to digital darkroom, but it may not
have been the best path. So, I wouldn't necessarily recommend it to
others. After following several digital/inkjet discussion groups for a
year or so, I bought an Epson 1270 last summer. It was much hailed and
then much criticized for what it promised but didn't completely
deliver. That said, I have been very pleased with mine. I have only used
it to print pinhole photos, mostly B&W, but some color. I have not
experienced the problems that others have reported (color shift). I use a
relatively inexpensive Epson "photo-quality" paper for test prints, and
Epson Heavyweight Matte paper for final copies. The reported life span of
the matte paper is around 25 years (if you believe Epson). There are other
(perhaps better) choices of Epson printers that allow 3rd party inks and
papers that you might want to check into, but I do believe that Epson is
the brand for photo printing. I'm not aware of any other brand that has
even shown an interest the longevity of their prints.
As with the rest of computer technology, the longer you wait, the better
the product. But, the trade-off is not gaining any hands-on experience. I
wouldn't spend too much money to get your feet wet, but you'll know what
you want for your next step up.
Gregg
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