Ann -
I would agree with Mark C re: to get the exact output you want you can
best do it by printing your own images. Not only do you have more
control over the process, you have a wider range of paper surfaces from
which to choose. Plus...it's most impressive when you can report that
the print was created by the photographer and not sent out for a lab to
do the printing. And, of course, you never call them "inkjet" prints,
you call them "Giclée" <vbg>
I have been using an Epson R2000 for the past several years and the
resulting prints are great. Unlike some of the other Epson photo
printers, the R2000 has both matte black and photo black in its ink
lineup so you don't need to swap black inks when going from a matte
paper to luster or glossy, thus not having to waste ink purging the ink
system. The R2000 will make prints from 4x6 to 13x38.
Red River Paper has done some tests to determine the cost of ink for
several different printers and sizes of paper. See it here:
http://www.redrivercatalog.com/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
They also have some longevity info on pigment vs dye ink here...
http://www.redrivercatalog.com/infocenter/articles/dyerorpigmentink.htm
IMO pigment is the only way to go if you want prints that will last.
-p
On 4/17/2015 9:05 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote:
I don't think I can do this too soon, but I wish I had a way to make my
own 11 x 17 or 12 x 18 prints
reviews? suggestions?
ann
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