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 <[email protected]> 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, <[email protected]> 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" <[email protected]> >> 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 <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]> 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 ? Recommendations based on above please :-) > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > [email protected] > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
