BetterPhoto Q&A: Printing Digital Pictures

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  How to Conserve Photo Paper When Testing?
I have recently purchased a wonderful Epson R2400 photo printer. My interest is in printing large prints. What is the best way to test print images without wasting large photo paper? Many time...
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September 06, 2005
 
  Resizing Photos
Is it possible to resize a digital photo by simply increasing dpi? I realize you would have to unlock the original size by unchecking things like "maintain original size" or "lock original size". ...
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August 31, 2005
 
  How to Get the WHOLE Image in Large Print?
Help!!! Frustrated and Confused here on why when I go to print my image in an 8x10 or larger, it gets cropped. I am shooting in TIFF, so the image is fine ... it's just the sizing that I am hav...
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August 02, 2005
 
  Printing a Photo with Plenty of Black
I have a moon photo that I really like, but when I tried to print an 8 x 10 on my printer at home, the black seemed to print horribly, how could I fix this or is it impossibly to print a mostly bla...
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July 26, 2005
 
  To Print or Not to Print
Hi there,I have a plan to start my own photography business - just a bit of extra cash on the side as I already have a full-time job that I will keep. Anyway, let me give you a quick overview of my...
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August 22, 2005
 
  Jpeg Compressions
I am the owner of a Canon 20D. I know that it is best to use Jpeg High. My question is: If I use Jpeg High normal instead of fine and I wanted to print an 11X14, will I be loosing lots of image qua...
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July 12, 2005
 
  Getting Sharp Images for Large Prints
I have a Digital Rebel and am having problems getting really clear images when producing anything larger than an 11x14. I recently did a 16x20, and it wasn't clear at all. I have a lab that is ...
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July 05, 2005
 
  Photo Problems - With Hair, Pinstripes
I am having a problem with some of my photos indoor and out. People's hair often looks crimped (zig-zag), and striped clothing also looks weird. Any suggestions on what is wrong here. I can ...
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March 24, 2005
 
  Home Prints Versus Lab Prints
Are the new photo printers out-performing lab prints today? I may invest in one. a. I sell enlargements from 8x12 to 20x30; b. My clients are architects, designers, and various contractors; c. My f...
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April 06, 2005
 
  Kodak Easyshare Pics as Big as Advertised?
Hello, everybody. I recently picked up a bottom-of-the-line Kodak Easyshare to fill my digital void before I get all of the money for a Digital Rebel or similar. The camera has 3.2 megapixels and a...
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January 19, 2005
 
  RGB vs. CMYK
So why is it than when you send images for professional printing, sometimes they want CMYK and sometimes RGBAnd Also if CMYK is mostly the norm for printing, why do pro cameras still default to RGB...
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January 18, 2005
 
  White vs. Black Matting on Black and White Photos?
Hi! I am just curious about other people's preferences on using white or black matting with black and white photos. What do you prefer?...
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January 12, 2005
 
  Good Place for Digital Prints
I am looking for some excellent online company to print my digital images - especially black and white. I will appreciate your recommendations. Thanks and happy new year to all....
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January 07, 2005
 
  Help with Printer Settings
Help Guys and Gals ... I just purchased the Epson R300 printer. Its print quality is outstanding. Here is my problem: I cannot figure out how to set the Portrait vs. Landscape setting so my photos ...
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January 06, 2005
 
  Borderless Prints
Hello,I am still shooting in film but now have a Canon Lide80 scanner, Photoshop Elements 2.0, and Epson r200 printer. I am trying to print borderless 4x6 photos but always get a border. Is it the ...
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January 04, 2005
 
  After-Market Ink
I remain an advocate of the manufacturer's product line - but does anyone have any thoughts on using after-market ink suppliers for inkjet printers?...
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December 28, 2004
 
  Lifespan of Prints
What is the expected lifespan of prints made at home from a digital camera? I have some black and white prints made in 1960 from a 35mm camera and they still look new. Will the ink used last that ...
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December 31, 2004
 
  Tops of Photos Getting Cut Off
Hi all,I've been noticing lately that the tops of my digital pics are getting cut off when I have the photos printed. When I asked the man at Ritz why this was happening, he explained that dig...
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October 13, 2004
 
  Which Software and Printer Works?
I am no professional photographer but love taking pictures and have recently purchased what I thought would be a good combination for developing digital photos. I use a Canon Digital Rebel, a Kodak...
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September 28, 2004
 
  Printing Problem
I am using Elements 2.0 and have a new HP 7960 printer. When I try to print a borderless 4x6, it keeps turning it into a 4x5.33. I can not get it to stay borderless. I set it up, hit preview, hi...
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September 28, 2004