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Turn pictures into
high quality prints
Are your photos stuck on a hard drive? Dan Mold shows you how to
print them out so you can showcase them on your walls at home
01 DECENT DISPLAYS
A well-calibrated monitor will help you no
end when it comes to matching what you
see on screen and what comes out of the
printer. If you can afford it, it can be worth
investing in an IPS monitor which can
deliver more consistent calibration.
02 CHOOSE A PRINTER
Dye or pigment inkjet printers are ideal for
home use, also decide between an A4 or
A3 printer – or A2 printer like this Canon
imagePROGRAF PRO-1000. A4 and A3
prints will cover most needs, just note that
larger prints mean higher ink/paper costs.03 PRINT PAPER TYPE
Fine-art paper tends to be 100% cotton
rag and acid free, which makes it last
longer, making it favoured for archiving.
Standard photo paper is perfectly capable
of producing quality prints though, and
can appear glossier with deeper blacks.STEP BY STEP PRINTING AT HOME
Set up to get professional results with your home printer
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where almost the
entire photographic
process can be
performed through a
screen. Images are
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shared online via smart
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the resurgence of instant
cameras and the popularity
of online printing outlets
are proof there’s still a huge
appetite for physical prints.
There’s something that’s
undeniably magical about holding
a photograph in your hands, or
framing and hanging one on awall. Prints are also a great way to
analyse your work – they allow
you to view your efforts with fresh
eyes. You may notice things you
missed on-screen and aspects
you’d do differently in the future,
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you’re not particularly enamoured
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potential as a physical print.
Printing is also another way
you can express your creativity.
How and what you print on can
become part of your style. If you
don’t see yourself printing very
often, or simply want to dip your
toes in the ink, a simple and
economical way to start printing
your work is via an online printer.
But if you want full control over
how your images look, nothing
beats printing at home.Together with the experts at
Fotospeed (www.fotospeed.com),
we’ve compiled this introduction
to printing, to give you an idea of
what equipment you’ll need to get
started. We think printing is a rite
of passage; every photographer
owes it to themselves to see their
work in print at least once.
There are great printer choices
from Epson and HP, but we’ve
always found Canon printers
produce great prints and offer a
wide range from affordable Canon
PIXMA printers, like the PIXMA
TS8350 Series, to pro printers like
the PIXMA PRO-100S that will
print A3+ size prints.
We’d recommend using the
printers with the high-quality
Canon inks to ensure the best
results when you’re printing.W
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everything you
need to know about
printing at home
Time needed
45 minutes
Skill level
Beginner
Kit needed
- IPS monitor
- Colour calibrator
- Inkjet printer
- Good photo paper
THE MISSION
BORDER
TEMPLATES
If you like the idea of
framing your images
for printing, be sure to
check out the free border
templates we gave away
in PhotoPlus 168!