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Printing Digital Images - Page 2 (or back to page 1)

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

	Just Add colour: Printer Pigments and Inks	The pigment the printer uses makes a huge impact on the quality of the print. The inks used by inkjet printers and thermal dye printers are more finely ground and pure than the finest artists pigments. But ink is also an overlooked cost factor in printing. Over time the cost of ink can cost more than the printer itself. Compare ink refill prices too when shopping for a printer. Laser printers use similar toner powders as used by colour photocopiers. This limits the quality of their images. For the best image quality use a thermal dye printer or an inkjet printer.		Surebasic are the UK's leading Printer supplies specialist and sell a huge range of OEM and equal performance Generic equivalents Call one of our dedicated specialists today 0800 08 08 08
	TONER INKJET   OEM Reman OEM Reman Cost of Printer £150.00 £150.00 £100.00 £100.00 Cost of Cartridge £40.00 £20.00 £36.00 £18.00 Cartridges used 7 7 13 13 Photos Printed 1000 1000 1000 1000 Total Cost of ownership £430.00 £290.00 £568.00 £334.00			People new to inkjet printers may be shocked when they buy their first replacement ink cartridges. These inks are finely ground pigment designed to fit through the tiny pores of an ink jet nozzle without clogging. Each printer manufacturer designs their printers to work with a particular ink. However, many people choose third-party refills to save money. Many third party refills will work as well as the manufacturer’s ink, but there is an increased risk of clogging or printing problems. This can be annoying if the ink clogs while printing on expensive photo paper. When using third party inks, be sure to only buy from an experienced specialist.
	Printing Paper: Cost and Quality
		The print is only as good as the paper it is printed on. There are hundreds of paper products available that will work with an at-home printer. But they fall into three main categories for printing digital photos: Plain inkjet paper Photo quality inkjet paper Photo paper		Surebasic sell a huge range of OEM and equal performance Compatible Speciality Printing Papers INKJET PRODUCTS: Coated Papers: Premier Papers: Instant Drying Glossy Photo Papers: Professional Photo Papers: CAD Papers: Inkjet Films: Display Films: Self Adhesive Inkjet Films: Vinyl's: Speciality Papers & Textiles: Speciality Films:
	INKJET PAPER	This is the thin, smooth paper we use for printing just about everything else from resumes to lost dog fliers. But for printing digital photographs, it has its drawbacks. Inkjet paper is relatively porous making your dye spread and images blurry or dark. It is too thin to absorb much ink, so high-quality mode may soak the paper and make it wrinkle and curl. However, it is extremely cheap and is a good paper to make low-quality test prints before printing on more expensive paper stock.		Surebasic sell a huge range of OEM and equal performance Compatible Speciality Printing Papers DRAFTING & PLOTTER FILMS: LASER/COPIER(DRY TONER FUSION):
	PHOTO QUALITY PAPER	Photo quality papers are usually thicker than plain paper. They can absorb more ink without wrinkling. They also have a special chemical coating that helps to dry the ink quickly without bleeding. Photo quality paper will produce sharper, brighter images than ordinary bond paper.		Instant Drying Glossy Photo Papers: P152CPDG Instant Drying Photo Paper-150gsm P182CPDG Instant Drying Photo Paper-180gsm L200CPDP Instant Drying Self Adhesive Label Paper-85gsm L280CPDP Instant Drying Self Adhesive Paper-145gsm P195CPDD Instant Drying Photoflash Duo-195gsm P220CPDG Instant Drying Photo Card - 220gsm
	TRUE PHOTO PAPER	True photo paper actually has a thin coating resting on top of the paper that holds the ink. This coating keeps the droplets of ink separate without bleeding so that the image has the best possible clarity and brilliance. The coating also provides a bright smooth surface that is more resistant to damage from water, light, wrinkles and scratches. These papers offer the best possible printing quality, but they can be expensive. For any large volume of prints, it is more economical to use commercial print services		Professional Photo Papers: P210CPUS Photo Universal Satin -210gsm P281CPDG Professional Photoflash Gloss -280gsm P281CPDS Professional Photoflash Satin -280gsm P182CPRG Photo Resin Gloss -190gsm P182CPRS Photo Resin Satin -190gsm

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