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  • 08-01-2019 3:54pm
    #1
    Portlawslim
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭


    After getting a decent photo printer over the Christmas I was wondering if anyone else on here prints at home and would they like to share their preferences(papers) and experiences?
    After just getting the printer and getting a loan of a Spyder 5 Pro to calibrate my screen it's very satisfying to print your images just after processing. Lots to experiment with i.e papers


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    #2
    Adrian.Sadlier
    Registered Users Posts: 2,693 ✭✭✭Adrian.Sadlier


    Hi George

    I use an Epson Sure Color P800 for all my printing. I have never had a photo printed "professionally" so can't make a comparison. However, I haven't had a single complaint or criticism of print quality in the last few years so I must be doing something right.

    One of the main reasons I print myself is that I have total control of how the finished image looks - size, paper, etc. And I believe it works out cheaper as I print quite a bit (200-300 A3 images per annum).

    As long as I use genuine ink (never "compatibles") and good quality paper its reliable and predictable.

    As for papers, I most use PermaJet and the odd bit of Canson. I buy nearly all of it in Gunne's of Camden Street.

    As to what type of paper, it depends on the image. I save the more expensive paper (around €3 per A3 sheet) for prints I sell or serious competition. Otherwise I tend to use PermaJet Oyster.

    I'd use more Ultra Matt paper if it wasn't for the fact that the Epson's tend to swap black inks when I use them. This can be quite wastefull.

    As for the screen calibration I find the Spyder Pro 5 to be great - I just don't use it enough (I should do it every month).

    One thing I found out quickly is that I need to brighten images before I print them, usually by 30 in Photoshop.

    Make sure that "Photoshop Manages Colour" is selected when printing and that you always use the correct ICC profiles for the paper/ink/printer combination.

    And watch out for paper misfeeds when using heavier paper - you usually cannot use the sheet feeder for this.

    Adrian


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    Portlawslim
    Registered Users Posts: 585 ✭✭✭Portlawslim


    Adrian.Sadlier wrote: »
    Hi George

    I use an Epson Sure Color P800 for all my printing. I have never had a photo printed "professionally" so can't make a comparison. However, I haven't had a single complaint or criticism of print quality in the last few years so I must be doing something right.

    One of the main reasons I print myself is that I have total control of how the finished image looks - size, paper, etc. And I believe it works out cheaper as I print quite a bit (200-300 A3 images per annum).

    As long as I use genuine ink (never "compatibles") and good quality paper its reliable and predictable.

    As for papers, I most use PermaJet and the odd bit of Canson. I buy nearly all of it in Gunne's of Camden Street.

    As to what type of paper, it depends on the image. I save the more expensive paper (around €3 per A3 sheet) for prints I sell or serious competition. Otherwise I tend to use PermaJet Oyster.

    I'd use more Ultra Matt paper if it wasn't for the fact that the Epson's tend to swap black inks when I use them. This can be quite wastefull.

    As for the screen calibration I find the Spyder Pro 5 to be great - I just don't use it enough (I should do it every month).

    One thing I found out quickly is that I need to brighten images before I print them, usually by 30 in Photoshop.

    Make sure that "Photoshop Manages Colour" is selected when printing and that you always use the correct ICC profiles for the paper/ink/printer combination.

    And watch out for paper misfeeds when using heavier paper - you usually cannot use the sheet feeder for this.

    Adrian
    Hi Adrian,
    Thanks for replying with such in-depth answer much appreciated, It's a steep learning curve but enjoyable.

    George


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