BetterPhoto Q&A: Printing Digital Pictures

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  Digital Images Look Blue When Processed
We've been learning about our digital camera and took pictures that looked fine when downloaded into the computer. But when I had them processed, they all came out blue, and the lab tech said s...
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August 01, 2007
 
  Calibrating a Monitor
I am looking into getting a color calibrator for my monitor, can anyone suggest one that they prefer? I have done my research but reviews seem equal on the main products out there such as Pantone ...
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July 30, 2007
 
  Best Prints Possible!!!
I was wondering what are the best DPI, resolution, or other wise little tricks to do, to get the best possible prints for 4x6. 5x7, 8x10, and 11x14. Also if I am using MPIX.com to print my photos, ...
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September 01, 2007
 
  Prints: How Long Do They Last? And What Care?
I would like to print some photos to hang in a room. What do I have to do to ensure they will not fade after a couple of years? What do I have to ask for at the printer to ensure I get what I wan...
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June 30, 2007
 
  Matching Prints to Monitor
My printer (Epson Stylus Photo R1800) is not printing true colors. While looking at the computer screen, they look fine, but when I print them, they are dark. Any suggestions? Thanks in advance ...
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June 08, 2007
 
  Scanning for 8x10 Photos
What is the best size for 8x10 from scanned color negatives? Right now, I scan the 35mm film @ 1200 dpi and then when I use the preset crop control, then I can only fit so much of the photo that wa...
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April 02, 2007
 
  Help!! Printing the Whole Picture
Hi,How can I print the whole image that I captured without Photoshop croping some of it out when I print? I capture in Raw off a Canon 5D and am using Photoshop CS2, printing on a Epson 3800. I am ...
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February 06, 2007
 
  Mounting Inkjet Photos
Can you use a heat-press to mount inkjet prints printed on the better inkjet papers? ...
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January 28, 2007
 
  Printing the Right Size Image
Hi,I am having trouble with printing. This has long been a struggle for me. What do I have to do to get the exact size image printed on an 8.5 X 11 sheet of paper? Say, for instance, I want to p...
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January 24, 2007
 
  Large Prints
All,I have been asked to print some pretty big prints - 35in x 25in. I use a Canon 350D 8.3 megapixel. When I size these prints to 35x25, the dpi reduces down to 88dpi. My printer only accepts pho...
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January 16, 2007
 
  Printing 4x6 and Cropping
I have a Nikon D50, and when I send out pictures to be printed, some are cropped, others are printed full image. What is the key to getting full images that are not cropped? ...
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December 12, 2006
 
  Difference in Colors: Monitor Vs. Prints
I'm hoping you can help. I have a Digital Rebel SLR 300D. I also have Photoshop CS2 and others. My main problem is that the pictures look great on my monitor with colors, etc., yet when I print...
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December 22, 2008
 
  Do-It-Yourself Framing?
Is there a more cost-effective way to get my photography framed, like doing it myself? The amount of money that professional framers charge seems to be completely ridiculous. Are their tools/educat...
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January 18, 2006
 
  I Need a Good Photo Printer
I need suggestions, please. I'm working on a home-based (2-bedroom-apartment-based) studio. I need a good photo printer that would be used solely for printing photos and (small) posters. Obviou...
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January 05, 2006
 
  Print Quality of Digital Images
When I had some digital images printed at the local photo store, some of the images (faces) had a distorted color appearance. It seems that certain areas of the picture had too much color. The ph...
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January 01, 2006
 
  Framing for Wedding and Portraits
Hi everybody.I've got a question on how those of you who shoot 3:2 format cameras (digital or film that use 35mm lenses) frame your subjects for enlargements. I am looking for a way to see the ...
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November 20, 2005
 
  Printing Difficulties at Home
When I print digital images on regular paper, the color is fine. When I print the same images on photo paper, the images are green. I make selections for paper type, etc., and I bought new photo ...
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November 27, 2005
 
  Matte or Glossy - Preference?
Hi everyone,What are some of you guys and gals printing Matte or Glossy. Is there a difference between the two besides personal preference. What are the pros and cons? Thanks for your help....
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October 12, 2005
 
  Resizing/Cropping Digital photos
Hello! I need some help! I did a photo of a family of 13, and they would like a 8x10 pic. I use Buckeye Lab to do my prints but I can not get the image to all fit in an 8x10 area. I've trie...
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September 15, 2005
 
  Color Management Problems
I am having problems with my color management system. My Rebel is set to adobe RGB. I have a HPPhoto 7960 printer, and my monitor is Adobe Gamma-calibrated. What do I set my printer to print color...
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September 06, 2005