Bring back printing and make it count

(NC) – As digital photography increased in popularity, the desire for printed images decreased. But now the pendulum is swinging back as people yearn for tangible, hold-it-in-your-hand pictures they can store in a photo album or photo gift they can take out of their purse or pull off of a book shelf at a moment’s notice to share with friends.

As the quality of inkjet printers has advanced, it is easier than ever to create lasting, high-quality prints and documents.

Here are some tips on how:

Printers – choose wisely

Given today’s numerous options, it can be difficult to pick the printer that’s right for you. But it’s easy to narrow down your choices if you keep these points in mind as you’re shopping:

• Do you print documents, pictures, or both?
• Do you print black-and-white only, or in colour?
• Do you also need to copy, scan or fax?

If you print mainly black-and-white documents or in very high volume, you may be better off with a laser printer.

If you like colour documents and printing photos, an inkjet is for you.

If you simply want to print photos quickly and easily, and nothing else, you may want to look for a single-purpose printer to serve as a standalone photo lab.

And if you’re looking for copy, scan or fax capabilities, many all-in-one inkjet printers, like the Kodak ESP 6150 All-in-One Printer, can do it all.

Think about the ink

While the printer is a one-time investment, you’ll be buying ink cartridges on a regular basis. So when shopping, don’t just compare printer prices, compare ink prices as well.

Printer ink falls into two categories: pigmented and dye based. Look for a printer that uses pigmented ink because it dries quickly and is fade resistant and water resistant.

Select the right paper

Even if you have done everything else right, if you don’t have the right paper for the job, your results could be disappointing. While plain copy paper is fine for graphics, standard documents, and letters, you’ll want a high-quality inkjet photo paper for your favourite photos or ultra-premium photo paper for framing and archiving. Considerations include output quality, how long you want the print to last, and the choice between gloss and matte finishes.

More information can be found online at Kodak.ca.

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