How to print photos at home?

[SeanAngelo]

So basically I wanna get into printing my own photos at home as I wanna frame them and hang them around my desk area, but I don't know what to have as the "starter" kit.

 

I do have a printer but I don't know if its suitable for photo printing. Do any of you have any knowledge on what to 'have'? I want to print 6x4 images and maybe bigger so I will be getting photo paper on whichever size I wanna print.

 

Do I need any specific photo papers? any specific printers?

 

Thanks alot,

Sean.

[rmac52]

A lot of photo printers have 4x6 slots for 4x6 paper.

I'd probably recommend a cannon printer. They seam to get the best overall reviews.

I don't know much about printing good prints at home. I generally use adoramapix.

[Merlorz]

http://www.ncix.com/detail/canon-selphy-cp910-black-wireless-fa-101509.htm

 

They don't use ink cardridges btw

[paprikman]

So basically I wanna get into printing my own photos at home as I wanna frame them and hang them around my desk area, but I don't know what to have as the "starter" kit.

 

I do have a printer but I don't know if its suitable for photo printing.Do any of you have any knowledge on what to 'have'? I want to print 6x4 images and maybe bigger so I will be getting photo paper on whichever size I wanna print.

 

Do I need any specific photo papers? any specific printers?

 

Thanks alot,

Sean.

Yes, u should need a special photo parer (it comes as glossy or mate).

Also, getting a laser printer will result in larger costs, but the quality is nearly the same as if u'd use a simple "painting" printer.

Go this way: make a test image with all rainbow colors (u can find it in a web, for designers) and print it on any printer in the store. That's how u will find out the best quality.

[dizmo]

I'd keep an eye out for Canon Pixma Pro 100 printers. They quite often go on sale at over 50% off.

You can also find them on Craigslist or eBay quite cheap (new, in the box of course)

[SeanAngelo]

A lot of photo printers have 4x6 slots for 4x6 paper.

I'd probably recommend a cannon printer. They seam to get the best overall reviews.

I don't know much about printing good prints at home. I generally use adoramapix.

 

 

http://www.ncix.com/detail/canon-selphy-cp910-black-wireless-fa-101509.htm

 

They don't use ink cardridges btw

 

 

Yes, u should need a special photo parer (it comes as glossy or mate).

Also, getting a laser printer will result in larger costs, but the quality is nearly the same as if u'd use a simple "painting" printer.

Go this way: make a test image with all rainbow colors (u can find it in a web, for designers) and print it on any printer in the store. That's how u will find out the best quality.

 

 

I'd keep an eye out for Canon Pixma Pro 100 printers. They quite often go on sale at over 50% off.

You can also find them on Craigslist or eBay quite cheap (new, in the box of course)

thanks a lot for the quick replies guys!

 

I did some research and found out that my printer can do photo printing. It's a HP Deskjet 3050 J610 Series. Will be looking forward on experimenting with this

 

Thanks a lot again!

-Sean

[.spider.]

I can't recommend using an inkjet printer.

Often these pictures look too grainy.

I'd consider to order prints from a good lab the quality is far superior and the possibility to choose special paper like Kodak Endura Metallic and Fujiflex is nice to have.

If I'd need a picture within minutes I'd use an inkjet, though.

[Williamchan87]

Epson and Canon have some semi pro photo printers. Illford, canon, epson, kodak and fujifilm make decent photo paper, tho they come with a price