oops RE: second attempt at this question about digital printing...

Sorry forgot to proofread.

"If I upload tonight, prints would be ready by noon tomorrow usually since I
tell them not to print directly with no color correction no their side
(which they offer free of charge), I live in NYC so I can pick up in
person."

Should be...

"If I upload tonight, prints would be ready by noon tomorrow, usually, since
I tell them to print directly from file with no color correction by them,
which they offer free of charge. I live in NYC so I can pick up in-person."

I hate when I change sentences around and forget to remove the extras
leftover.

-----Original Message-----
From: Christopher Lovenguth [mailto:chris@chrisportfolio.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2006 5:08 PM
To: alt-photo-process-l@usask.ca
Subject: second attempt at this question about digital printing...

I know this might be sort of off topic, and I asked this a few months ago,
but I know a majority of you all print digitally at home and I hope someone
can answer this.

I'm still trying to figure out if it's cost beneficial for me to purchase an
ink jet printer. I'm looking in to buying an Epson R800. Right now when I
need something printed I use Adorama's services. They have the ability to
upload from home and print using Noritsu 31 pro digital printers and they
print on both Kodak Royal and Endura papers. Royal 8"x10" costs $1.99 and
Endura $2.49, 4"x5" - $.19 and $.26. The can print from wallet size to
12"x18". I have been incredibly happy with how the prints come out and
turnaround is fast. If I upload tonight, prints would be ready by noon
tomorrow usually since I tell them not to print directly with no color
correction no their side (which they offer free of charge), I live in NYC so
I can pick up in person.

So, what I wonder is with the costs of the printer, paper, ink replacement,
messed up printing and having to reprint, etc. is it cost beneficial for me
to stay with just using Adorama? The only benefit I see if it costs the
same or more to print at home is instant gratification and not having to get
on the subway.

Does anyone have a thought about this?

Thanks,

Christopher Lovenguth
http://www.christopherlovenguth.com
Received on Wed Feb 15 16:12:26 2006