vdschoor 0 #1 September 7, 2004 All, I wanted to get a feel of who is home printing their pictures. The reason for this is that I see a lot of the pictures that are printed at home fade in a couple of weeks time, they turn yellow and just "disappear" During the Byron Boogie we want to setup a photo concession so we can print some pictures right there for people that are interested in getting a photo of their jump, but I absolutely refuse to sell something that will fade in a couple of weeks. Any recommendations / experiences with certain printers / ink / papers that do last? Your feedback is very much appreciated. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #2 September 7, 2004 I print the majority of my stuff at home... I use an Epson 1280, Epson Ink, and Epson paper... been doing so since 2001... I can't even begin to estimate how many pictures I've printed, and have only had to replace one due to fading... Some inks, and some papers don't mix, so I wouldn't recommend just buying the generic photo paper from wally world, at least not for pictures that you're selling (maybe for proofs)... JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #3 September 7, 2004 I print at home. I use an HP printer and HP paper and I have never seen any of my pics fade. I did try prinint on canon paper and they faded real quick, so I guess it's all about the right ink on the right paper. Dont f#%k up...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
salsicha 0 #4 September 7, 2004 well, about the printer, what I can say is that if you are going to print a large number of pics, it's better to use a HP, if not, an Epson.___________________ salsicha - shaggy www.skydiveinrio.com Rio de Janeiro - Brazil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EDYDO 0 #5 September 8, 2004 Whatever you do, don't try using a Lexmark. They do not make a water resistant ink. I have had good results with HP. Best Buy had a factory rep for Epson this week. I spoke with him about water resistance and fading. They have an ink that he swears by. I have forgotten the name, but it is something "Brite", I believe. The printer has to be compatible with the process or it won't work. You can't just buy the cartridge. Ed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jdhill 0 #6 September 8, 2004 Quotebut it is something "Brite" I believe its called DuraBrite... most, if not all, of their photo printers are compatible with it. JAll that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. - Edmund Burke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoym 0 #7 September 8, 2004 Epson's line of printers using 'UltraChrome' inks are supposed to have a 100 year life without fading. I don't have any actual experience using any of these but at the moment, I'm planning to buy the R800 this fall/winter. Here is a link to a review that is worth reading. http://luminous-landscape.com/reviews/printers/epson-r800.shtml Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GravityGirl 0 #8 September 8, 2004 We use an HP with HP Paper and HP ink. Why don't you come over this weekend and check it out. All the pictures in the Pro Shop are printed on it. Geez. All you had to do was look upstairs?!? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Peace and Blue Skies! Bonnie ==>Gravity Gear! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #9 September 8, 2004 Quote Geez. All you had to do was look upstairs?!? Ok hun, I will come upstairs this weekend and check them out. I guess the key here is once again, the right paper with the right ink. I know a couple of other photos around the dropzone are home prints out of a HP printer, and they faded within weeks, I guess the wrong paper or ink was used, I don't know. Personally for photo stuff, I am leaning towards Epson (I love the R800) but if you can convince me on HP, that's fine too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #10 September 8, 2004 The pictures on the outside of my locker have been there for about a year in the sun and the heat. They still look pretty good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #11 September 8, 2004 what equipment are you using deuce? Dont f#%k up...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deuce 1 #12 September 8, 2004 Epson 2200 with Epson paper and inks. And how are you doing? Gonna be out at Eloy for the Holiday Boogie again? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #13 September 8, 2004 I'm doing freaking great man. How bout you? Am I going to be at the Holiday boogie this year??????? What kind of question is that?? Of course I'll be there. I'm being smart this year and booked myself a team trailer for the week. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #14 September 8, 2004 I have the same setup - Epson 1280 with Epson paper and ink, and have the same results: None of my pics have faded at all. _Am__ You put the fun in "funnel" - craichead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 September 9, 2004 You'll get better quality long lasting images if you can get a dye sublimation printerYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #16 September 9, 2004 yep yep, I've got two. peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krishan 0 #17 September 9, 2004 Dye sublimation printer? what's that? how do they differ from say an HP deskjet? Dont f#%k up...... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lewmonst 0 #18 September 10, 2004 QuoteDye sublimation printer? what's that? how do they differ from say an HP deskjet? Read this: http://science.howstuffworks.com/question583.htm It's a completely different process than a deskjet. The prints are higher quality. The most noticeable difference is the continuous tone and the colors won't fade or bleed. You can also handle the print as soon as it comes out, no drying needed. I have an 8x10 dye sub printer and now a 4x6 dye sub printer. I love them! peace lewhttp://www.exitshot.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
videointhesky 0 #19 September 10, 2004 What is your cost for each dye sub print? paper, printer costs. What is the largest size you can print? Is the finish only a glossy one? How long does it take to print your largest photo size? Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vdschoor 0 #20 September 10, 2004 QuoteWhat is your cost for each dye sub print? paper, printer costs. What is the largest size you can print? I'd never heard of it, but it sounds really nice, here's a link to a Kodak 8x10 printer http://www.kodak.com/global/en/professional/products/printers/8500/8500.jhtml They are a lot more expensive than inkjet though, I think working with the UltraChrome inks from Epson you can get really nice prints that last too. Iwan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chopchop 0 #21 September 10, 2004 ogh.. don't talk to me about dye-sub.. bought one of those back in the day for work.. We ended up "Office Space" ing it.. God I hated that machine.. chopchop gotta go... Plaything needs a spanking.. Lotsa Pictures Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
