| It is often the simple things that spoil an image. Using | | | | It is often very effective to add a white border in |
| simple techniques and a little care, you can easily give | | | | Photoshop before printing. If you decide against |
| you images the attention that will do them justice. The | | | | Photoshop I would recommend that you mount your |
| materials used in printing your images play an important | | | | image before framing. |
| factor in the quality of the finished print. | | | | When finished printing match your prints to your |
| Printer: When buying a printer think about the materials | | | | computer screen. If you think you have a problem with |
| that you'll be using. If your are going to be printing your | | | | your final print you may need to calibrate your |
| images in large format buy a printer that can handle | | | | computer. This is a common problem with a lot of |
| rolls of photographic paper. These printers are usually | | | | people printing at home. Most advance photographic |
| more expensive, but great savings can be made when | | | | software comes with a basic calibration program, |
| buying paper. | | | | which can be simply used in improving results. |
| Paper: Photographic paper comes in many different | | | | Printing Tips: |
| sizes and textures. It doesn't do any harm to test a | | | | Before you print your images do a final check to make |
| few different papers from different manufacturers to | | | | sure colours are perfect and that there are no marks |
| see which one suits your needs. | | | | on your image. |
| Ink: When buying inks for your printer I would strongly | | | | Make sure that you have the right quality settings on |
| recommend that you buy from your printer's | | | | your printer. |
| manufactures. Third party inks will give you great | | | | Always use the best printing options available on your |
| savings but may not be suited for your printer. | | | | printer. |
| When buying a printer, photographic paper or inks, it is | | | | If you are using heavyweight paper - load the paper |
| advisable to plan well in advance. If you are only going | | | | one sheet at a time. This will avoid clogging. |
| to print a small amount of images it may be better | | | | Once you are happy with your printing, allow your |
| using your local photo lab. If you're planning to sell a | | | | prints to rest for 24 hours, place a sheet of plain paper |
| large amount of images, your own printer will be very | | | | between each print when storing your images. |
| valuable. Having your own printer will ensure that you | | | | Other printing tips: Most ink and paper companies claim |
| can process orders immediately after getting them. | | | | that their product dry instantly - this means that they |
| In today's world, offering a speedy delivery can be the | | | | are dry to touch. If you print you own images there are |
| difference in making a sale. Using a third party to print | | | | a few important points to follow before framing. |
| your images may take a week or more before you'll | | | | 1 - allow your prints to rest for 15 minutes after printing. |
| get your images back. This will not be good for your | | | | 2 - after 15 minutes place a sheet of white paper over |
| business. | | | | the print - use standard paper - don't use photographic |
| Presentation. | | | | paper. The paper acts as a sponge absorbing the |
| When you are happy with the quality of your printer | | | | outgoing gases from the printing process. Allow this |
| you now need to consider presentation. Placing an | | | | process to continue for twenty-four hours. |
| image in to a cheap frame will not do anything for your | | | | 3 - if the plain paper is crimped once removed, repeat |
| prints. Presentation is all about giving your images the | | | | the process for another twenty-four hours. If not, your |
| impact they truly deserve. Before you print your | | | | image is ready for framing. |
| images start thinking about presentation. | | | | |