11-04-2010, 12:22 AM
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1288617264' post='3870']
HM <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> I am not sure what the message really is in general, but thanks for your input. There really seems to be no consensus regarding printing. Let me ask the question differently; DO MOST OF YOU USE A PRO PRINTER FOR YOUR PRINTS? I have never used one, but I am tempted to try them out. 50ç for an A4 print in top quality is not expensive. Kindly Vieux Loup PS I cannot imagine that you do not print yourself Wim <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> DS.
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Hi,
Just my 2 cents worth: I used to do a lot of printing at home, but I found there was too much wastage and the ink quality did not ensure long life of the images. But since then, printer/ink technology had improved drastically, so I'm sure there are some good options if you are prepared to invest a good amount of money on materials.
Nowadays I can get excellent A3 prints on very good paper for around 5 euros apiece, and when I sell them the profit margin is quite high. If I print larger, I'll go to a truly fabulous local printer who will do an archive quality print on Tetenal, Hahnemühle, Schoeller paper (among many others) within 3 days - the results are guaranteed, and I don't have to worry about any technical stuff or wastage/maintenance etc. For professional customers and for display/portfolio prints, this is the only way to go for me.
Economically, this is probably not the best solution if you want prints for family and friends, but if you want to exhibit/sell your work it's worth seeking out a really good professional printer's and giving them a try.
HM <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='
' /> I am not sure what the message really is in general, but thanks for your input. There really seems to be no consensus regarding printing. Let me ask the question differently; DO MOST OF YOU USE A PRO PRINTER FOR YOUR PRINTS? I have never used one, but I am tempted to try them out. 50ç for an A4 print in top quality is not expensive. Kindly Vieux Loup PS I cannot imagine that you do not print yourself Wim <img src='http://forum.photozone.de/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> DS.[/quote]
Hi,
Just my 2 cents worth: I used to do a lot of printing at home, but I found there was too much wastage and the ink quality did not ensure long life of the images. But since then, printer/ink technology had improved drastically, so I'm sure there are some good options if you are prepared to invest a good amount of money on materials.
Nowadays I can get excellent A3 prints on very good paper for around 5 euros apiece, and when I sell them the profit margin is quite high. If I print larger, I'll go to a truly fabulous local printer who will do an archive quality print on Tetenal, Hahnemühle, Schoeller paper (among many others) within 3 days - the results are guaranteed, and I don't have to worry about any technical stuff or wastage/maintenance etc. For professional customers and for display/portfolio prints, this is the only way to go for me.
Economically, this is probably not the best solution if you want prints for family and friends, but if you want to exhibit/sell your work it's worth seeking out a really good professional printer's and giving them a try.