A printer question if I may

Ken, I'm curious. What printer software are you referring to? I've been
printing photographs since I purchased an Epson stylus inkjet??? a
decade or so ago and, while I process my pix and open the printer driver
from another application (back then PS4 now PS CS), I've never used
anything but the drivers that come with the printer to do the actual
printing. Does this software you speak of control spooling different or
does it just offer more options as far as layout?

Ken Lucke wrote:
> In article <ywgjh.514204$5R2.352937@pd7urf3no>, Faz
> <chuckfaz.RemoveThis@shawdelete.ca> wrote:
>
>
>>I am planning my firsy foray into the printing world and of course I'm
>>trying to learn everything I can. Do I need special software to allow me to
>>print photos or can I use the software that came with my D70 camera and also
>>hopefully with the printer.
>
>
>
> Yes and yes. :^) How's that?
>
>
> Yes, you CAN use the software that came with your camera/printer. Yes,
> you need special (read: designed for the purpose, as opposed to general
> purpose with printing thrown in) software to make the MOST of your
> photos, printing wise.
>
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In article <B1ijh.75448$6O4.35970@fe09.news.easynews.com>, Alan
<tmp01 RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote:

> Ken, I'm curious. What printer software are you referring to? I've been
> printing photographs since I purchased an Epson stylus inkjet??? a
> decade or so ago and, while I process my pix and open the printer driver
> from another application (back then PS4 now PS CS), I've never used
> anything but the drivers that come with the printer to do the actual
> printing. Does this software you speak of control spooling different or
> does it just offer more options as far as layout?

I'm not talking about the drivers, I'm referring to the software used
to prepare the image for printing.

> Ken Lucke wrote:
> > In article <ywgjh.514204$5R2.352937@pd7urf3no>, Faz
> > <chuckfaz RemoveThis @shawdelete.ca> wrote:
> >
> >
> >>I am planning my firsy foray into the printing world and of course I'm
> >>trying to learn everything I can. Do I need special software to allow me to
> >>print photos or can I use the software that came with my D70 camera and also
> >>hopefully with the printer.
> >
> >
> >
> > Yes and yes. :^) How's that?
> >
> >
> > Yes, you CAN use the software that came with your camera/printer. Yes,
> > you need special (read: designed for the purpose, as opposed to general
> > purpose with printing thrown in) software to make the MOST of your
> > photos, printing wise.
> >

--
You need only reflect that one of the best ways to get yourself a
reputation as a dangerous citizen these days is to go about repeating
the very phrases which our founding fathers used in the struggle for
independence.
-- Charles A. Beard
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"Faz" <chuckfaz.DeleteThis@shawdelete.ca> wrote in message
news:ywgjh.514204$5R2.352937@pd7urf3no...
>I am planning my firsy foray into the printing world and of course I'm
> trying to learn everything I can. Do I need special software to allow me
> to
> print photos or can I use the software that came with my D70 camera and
> also
> hopefully with the printer.
>
> Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.....Chuck.
>

You are going to spend £500, (Epson R1800), on a Printer, and yet you seem
to know less than nothing about printing.

You don't even seem to have any kind of editing program.

You need to do considerably more research, or stop trying to kid this group.

Roy G
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Roy - Haven't spent any money yet, still asking questions. But you're
right....I know next to nothing and was hopeful to learn through this group.
The Epson printer was a question only as I had heard it was the cadillac of
desktop printers. I have been reading books, but so far I've found more info
here. Also no kidding intended.

Chuck.


"Roy G" <roy.gibson1.DeleteThis@REMOVE.tesco.net> wrote in message
news:ENijh.23424$n36.6048@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net...
> "Faz" <chuckfaz.DeleteThis@shawdelete.ca> wrote in message
> news:ywgjh.514204$5R2.352937@pd7urf3no...
>>I am planning my firsy foray into the printing world and of course I'm
>> trying to learn everything I can. Do I need special software to allow me
>> to
>> print photos or can I use the software that came with my D70 camera and
>> also
>> hopefully with the printer.
>>
>> Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
>>
>> Thanks.....Chuck.
>>
>
> You are going to spend £500, (Epson R1800), on a Printer, and yet you seem
> to know less than nothing about printing.
>
> You don't even seem to have any kind of editing program.
>
> You need to do considerably more research, or stop trying to kid this
> group.
>
> Roy G
>
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"Ken Lucke" <ken.RemoveThis@glass-stones.com> wrote in message
news:231220061657398554%ken@glass-stones.com...
> In article <B1ijh.75448$6O4.35970@fe09.news.easynews.com>, Alan
> <tmp01.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Ken, I'm curious. What printer software are you referring to? I've been
>> printing photographs since I purchased an Epson stylus inkjet??? a
>> decade or so ago and, while I process my pix and open the printer driver
>> from another application (back then PS4 now PS CS), I've never used
>> anything but the drivers that come with the printer to do the actual
>> printing. Does this software you speak of control spooling different or
>> does it just offer more options as far as layout?
>
> I'm not talking about the drivers, I'm referring to the software used
> to prepare the image for printing.
>

Hi Chuck, one such program is QimagePro. You can download a trial at
http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage. It will do the re-sampling and
sharpening for you. It has a built-in editor which can be used to do simple
editing which is applied at the time of printing. Great program if you
really want to get the most out of your printer.

Mark
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On Sat, 23 Dec 2006 20:42:06 +0000, Faz wrote:

> I am planning my firsy foray into the printing world and of course I'm
> trying to learn everything I can. Do I need special software to allow me to
> print photos or can I use the software that came with my D70 camera and also
> hopefully with the printer.
>
> Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks.....Chuck.

You do need a printer driver. Other than that, photo editing software or
word processor will allow you to print it out.
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Faz wrote:
>
> "Roy G" <roy.gibson1.RemoveThis@REMOVE.tesco.net> wrote in message
> news:ENijh.23424$n36.6048@newsfe7-gui.ntli.net...
> > "Faz" <chuckfaz.RemoveThis@shawdelete.ca> wrote in message
> > news:ywgjh.514204$5R2.352937@pd7urf3no...
> >>I am planning my firsy foray into the printing world and of course I'm
> >> trying to learn everything I can. Do I need special software to allow me
> >> to
> >> print photos or can I use the software that came with my D70 camera and
> >> also
> >> hopefully with the printer.
> >>
> >> Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >> Thanks.....Chuck.
> >>
> >
> > You are going to spend £500, (Epson R1800), on a Printer, and yet you seem
> > to know less than nothing about printing.
> >
> > You don't even seem to have any kind of editing program.
> >
> > You need to do considerably more research, or stop trying to kid this
> > group.
> >
> > Roy G
> >
>
> Roy - Haven't spent any money yet, still asking questions. But you're
> right....I know next to nothing and was hopeful to learn through this group.
> The Epson printer was a question only as I had heard it was the cadillac of
> desktop printers. I have been reading books, but so far I've found more info
> here. Also no kidding intended.
>
> Chuck.


Hello, Chuck:

My Epson Stylus Photo 825 (a cheap model) produces stunning prints,
even on plain paper. When photo paper is used, they're practically
indistinguishable from those made at most commercial labs.

The 825 has an annoying tendency to clog, yet I'm willing to put up
with such quirks, due to its fantastic performance. If you want the
very best photo-quality output, and can tolerate a few ink-related
hassles, I'm convinced that Epson is the best way to go.

Good luck!


Cordially,
John Turco <jtur.RemoveThis@concentric.net>
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