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Printing Digital Images - page 1 (see also page 2)

Printing Digital Images/Types of Printers ! Just Add colour/Inkjet Printer Ink/Printing Paper ! Professional Printing Services ! Online Print Services ! Traditional Photo Labs ! Self-Service Kiosks ! Summary

	Printing Digital Images	Your can print digital photos for about the same cost and quality as printing film photographs. There are two ways to print digital photos: print at home or use a professional photofinishing service. Home printing is fast and convenient, while professional photofinishing typically yields higher quality prints for less. Here's what we're going to cover: Printing Digital Images Types of Printers Inks, Toner, and Pigments Printing Paper Professional Print Service	Surebasic is the UK's leading printer supplies specialist Call one of our dedicated specialists today Phone 01495 356 750
	Types of Printers	There are three printing technologies available: Inkjet printers Thermal dye printers colour laser printers
	Inkjet Printers Inkjet printers apply ink to paper by squirting tiny droplets of ink onto the page.	Models vary in speed, the number of ink colours they use (2-8), size, and the maximum dots per inch (dpi) they can print. Higher dpi, larger page size, more colour inks, and faster speed all mean better prints, but also higher cost. Inkjet printers are also excellent document printers, making them well suited for double-duty in a home office. Consumers will likely be most interested in the speed at which the printer can produce prints. More info on our Inkjet Knowhow page.......	Inkjet Knowhow How Inkjet Printers Work Choosing a Printer:- Initial Outlay, Print Quality & Running Costs Choosing Inkjet Cartridges Choosing Inkjet Media Refilling Inkjet Cartridges
	Thermal Dye Printers Thermal dye printers use heat-activated dyes sold in ribbons or rolls to colour the paper.	Also called "dye sublimation" or "dye sub" printers, thermal dye printers produce higher quality images that are more durable than inkjet prints. But their cost per print is slightly higher. Thermal dye printers are faster than inkjet printers when printing full-colour photos, but they are not well suited to printing pages of text. Thermal dye printers usually print 4x6 inches or smaller. Larger models are usually used only in commercial settings because they are so expensive. Thermal dye printers make the best photo prints.
	colour Laser Printers colour laser printers melt powdered toner to the surface of the paper like a photocopier does.	colour laser printers are the preferred technology for printing text documents. However, they are more limited in their image quality and resolution than thermal dye printers or inkjet printers. Also the printer itself is significantly more expensive. Laser printers may not be able to use thicker papers, such as high-quality photo paper. A colour laser printer is a great choice for informal prints, where photo-like image quality is not essential. They are also good for making “test” prints before sending digital files out for professional printing. More info on our toner knowhow page........	Laser Knowhow How Laser Printers Work Choosing a Printer: Initial Outlay, Print Quality & Running Costs Choosing Laser Consumables
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