Agreed. I print from both PSE 10 and LR 5.2 to an Epson R2000 using
much the same workflow with similar results. I use mostly Red River
paper, and...as Paul said, a 13x19 works out to a cost for paper and ink
of about $3.00.
-p
On 11/9/2013 5:40 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
Over the years I've pretty much perfected my printing workflow. I use an Epson
2880 and never have a problem with clogged heads. I use only Epson ink and keep
a fresh supply on hand. I print on Epson Ultra Premium Luster paper My files
are in Prophoto RGB color space, 16 bit and PhotoShop controls color when
printing. I calibrate my monitor about twice a month. I believe my prints are
as close a match to what I see on the screen as is possible. I rarely have to
make a second print. I've ordered prints from labs that supply an ICC profile,
including some of those most highly recommended here. They do good work, but
with the tweaks I can apply to my own output, I can top it. Plus, my cost for a
13 x 19 print is only about $3.
On Nov 9, 2013, at 3:07 AM, Richard Womer <[email protected]> wrote:
I agree with that key part statement, Paul.
Alas, when I had a printer, there just wasn't time; and what time I had I spent
replacing inks and cleaning print heads and trying to get the damned thing
working again.
So I found a printer that starts with the Adobe 98 color space, and asks that I
include the profile, and in a week I get back beautiful prints that are closer
than I could ever get to what I see on my monitor.
YMMV, as usual.
Cheers,
Rick
On Nov 8, 2013, at 20:27 , Paul Stenquist wrote:
More important, on a personal level, is printings role as a key part of the
process. I've been printing my own work for more than 50 years. I find it very
fulfilling: It's the culmination, the conclusion, the final step in creating
the image.
Paul via phone
On Nov 8, 2013, at 8:19 PM, "Bob W" <[email protected]> wrote:
That is so, and that is what soft-proofing is for, but it depends on your
eye. My eyes are colour-blind, so I do my best not to rely on them. Luckily
I live in London, where there are labs who can match profiles accurately (as
far as I can tell).
B
From: PDML [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist
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
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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 :-)
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