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The type and number of inks, and what you lay
them on, can have a massive eff ect on photo-
printing quality. Matthew Richards shows you
how to make your images look good on paper
I
n my previous article on inkjet
printing [Get your best-ever prints,
reprinted in AP 9 May 2020], we
looked at the main choices you need
to consider when buying a photo printer.
You’ll need to consider the maximum size
of the prints you want to make – for
example, A4 or A3+ (19x13in) – and
whether you’re more into colour or black &
white photography. There’s also the matter
of dye-based versus pigment-based prints,
where dye inks give a smoother fi nish on
glossy photo paper, whereas pigment inks
tend to resist fading better if you’re going
to hang your prints on the wall.
The choice of dye or pigment inks also
aff ects print speed. Dye-based prints are
pretty much touch-dry even as they leave
the printer, especially when using glossy or
lustre paper. In comparison, you might
need to leave pigment-based prints for an
Look g reat
on paper
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