Where do you get your photo's printed?

[Capn' Grey Beard]

Okidata color lazer printer.

after editing and sizing, of course.
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Much of my "printing" is to simply burn them to CD for those who want them.

[catherine96821]

are you people with printers using archival inks?

and how does that cost compared to outsourcing?

[Capn' Grey Beard]

Originally Posted by catherine96821

are you people with printers using archival inks?

and how does that cost compared to outsourcing?

Oki laser uses toner.
4-colors CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow [K]Black)

The Toner is fused to the paper after printing is done (unlike inkjet and bubblejet that sprays ink onto paper)
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While the cost of each toner cartridge is about $100.00, they last 30 times longer than ink cartridges (anywhere from 19,000 to 25,000 sheets)
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So, by cost analysis, it is VERY cheap to use toner over ink, and the fusing process eliminates the need for a special archival ink.
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Initial cost of the laser printer was $498.00, but it came with all four toner cartridges, and 1 year of onsite repair (if needed)

[cdiver2]

Originally Posted by catherine96821

are you people with printers using archival inks?

and how does that cost compared to outsourcing?

I use archival ink, I have never compared the cost as I enjoy doing it myself. I use glossy paper most of the time as it seems to be a sharper picture (to me), I occasionally use other papers when I want a soft or dreamy look.

[catherine96821]

So, by cost analysis, it is VERY cheap to use toner over ink,

so..should I want this? how much was the printer?

[justleesa]

Capt, Have you ever tried printing on watercolor paper or artist paper?

[justleesa]

Catherine, that is the type of printer we were looking at last year.

[Capn' Grey Beard]

Originally Posted by catherine96821

so..should I want this? how much was the printer?

So, by cost analysis, it is VERY cheap to use toner over ink, and the fusing process eliminates the need for a special archival ink.
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Initial cost of the laser printer was $498.00, but it came with all four toner cartridges, and 1 year of onsite repair (if needed)

That is the price in this are from my local computer store. I don't know about your area

Okidata C3200
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Please understand that I am by no means a pro at photography. It is only the item I use. Someone with more photography experience may be able to give you their experienced advice

[havnmonkey]

Originally Posted by Charlie99

Why? Reflections of room lighting on the glossy photos?

I prefer glossy. I dislike seeing the matte texture when looking closely at photos.

Quality-wise from Walmart... I wasn't too fond of glossy, I only go there for my carry around photos, and maybe a poster.

For my artsy-fartsy framed pics I go to Ritz or Beach Photo.

[roadkils]

www.myphotopipe.com

Get on their mailing list and they have some pretty good deals.

Dwight