Choosing the right photo paper for your printer can make all the difference when printing, displaying and typing to preserve the life of your photos. Not all photographic paper is the same and it’s a combination of good quality ink cartridges and photo paper that give the best results. The ideal paper for your photo printing will depend on the printer you are using but you will not use the standard photo paper for images.
Photos printed on plain paper tend to look lifeless and the colours are usually very subdued, details in the highlights and shadows disappear. Plain paper will also become saturated with wet ink and this will cause it to crinkle. Plain paper is best for every day use or proofing prior to printing your finished article. A photo printer is ideal and this can use up to six individual ink cartridges black, yellow, cyan, magenta, light cyan and light magenta. An individual ink cartridge system is perfect for replacing the colours as they run out rather than replacing an expensive colour or black ink cartridge.
A middle of the road paper is available for printing documents that mix text and photos. This paper is in between the plain paper and photo paper in term so quality and will give excellent result for in-house brochures or menus and responds well to both ink cartridge and laser toner printers.
A paper specially formulated for photo printing is what is required to obtain the optimum results in photo printing. These are specifically designed to work with both inkjet and laser printers and are glossy and less porous than the plain papers. Photo paper looks and feels different to plain paper and also acts differently when it comes into contact with an inkjet cartridge. Photo paper doesn’t become saturated with ink, the colours are lot more vibrant and the photo displays much more details than a standard plain paper.
The photo will also print excellent quality enlargements – the type that look as though they have come from a professional photo lab. These coated glossy paper are coated to help the ink permeate the paper properly or the laser toner to bond to the surface and prevent fading over time and discoloration. Drying time is greatly reduced and the paper is also protected from smudging and fingerprints. Canon and Epson offer a great selection of photo printers that will accept replacement ink cartridges that will greatly reduce the cost of producing quality photo prints.
Paul had vast experience gained in the graphic design and print industry for 15 years prior to his venture into on-line retailing in 2010 with ink and toner replacement cartridges. He is responsible for the design and development of the e-marketing of the company’s two websites and focuses on steady growth of sales. Working closely with the company business development manager he ensures the websites conform to Google’s search engine optimization requirements. His focus on marketing at Printerinkcartridges.ie has helped this website become a major player in the compatible ink and toner market in Ireland in recent times. The subsequent launch of the company into the UK market in 2013 as an online supplier of printer cartridges will further increase their profile and keep Paul on target with personal goals and ambitions.
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