Printing
Whether you print digital photos yourself, or send them to a photo processor, you’ll benefit from knowing these options and money-saving printing tips.
Printing digital photos
Here’s what you’ll need to know about printing photos at home. Or should you use a professional photo processor?
Aspect ratio
Cropping not only helps ensure that a photo has the same dimensions as the paper it’s printed on but can help improve the overall composition of the image.
Cheap ink cartridges
Inexpensive, third-party ink cartridges and refill ink may save you money when printing your own photos. Find out if the savings is really worth it in the long run.
Contact sheets
Useful before printing and for archiving images, contact sheets show thumbnails and data for several photos on a single sheet.
Inkjet cartridges and tanks
Ink cartridges or tanks? To refill or not refill? Here’s what you need to know to help you understand more about inkjet printer inks.
Inkjet paper
All inkjet printer papers are not created equal. The characteristics of the paper you use, such as whiteness and finish, have direct relation to how well photos look when printed.
Some inkjet papers are better for printing photos than others.
Inkjet printers
Inkjet photo printers produce prints that rival those done by professional processors. Here’s what to do to obtain quality photos when printing digital images.
Megapixels and print size
Learn about the minimum amount of megapixels you need for specific print sizes.