Hi guys, One of my labs does excellent work from scanned files as well as negs. While they may cost a bit more than an inkjet print, I don't have the investment cost of buying the printer to deal with, so, for the time being, it's a great deal for me. The quality is quite good, especially when using the appropriate profiles supplied by the lab. Thus far, better than I've seen from inkjet prints.
That said, I'd like to compare the results I'm getting with the results some people are getting from their inkjets. Cotty is supposed to have sent me "one of his best" and I got a print from Bruce as well, plus have been able to compare with a couple of prints made locally by friends. This far the only print that looks good by comparison is Bruce's, although he didn't make the print himself, but sent it to a lab and had it printed on a certain Kodak paper, so maybe that's not a fair test. Anyone else want to send me a print (and perhaps even the file on a disk). I'd be happy to pick up any costs and expenses. I'd love to have a number of comparisons before plopping down $$ for an expensive printer. Shel > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 12/19/2004 12:08:40 PM > Subject: Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing > > Really? My digital minilab does decent work, but they get $10 for an 11x14. I can print a far superior 11x 17 for about $4 on my Epson 2200. And I get to keep the full frame without going up another print size. > Paul > > > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > Subject: Re: OT: Ink or Laser printing > > > > > > > Laser printers are for mass production and speed. If you want photo > > > quality prints, you have to go with an inkjet. I've printed for > > > gallery shows, my portfolio and various other critical projects > > > with my Epson 2200. The quality is outstanding. > > > > > > Often, you can get away from the cost of inkjet by using a digital > > minilab. > > I am having very good results from a couple of pro boys who have > > taken the time to profile their systems to mine. > > I won't go back to inkjet unless I absolutely have to. > > > > William Robb > > > >
