12/20/2012

Professional Photo Lab Vs Inkjet Printers

By Tabitha Ferrell


Many people find the convenience in printing images with the use of inkjet printers very appealing. With the digital advancement of today, you can now download the photos from your camera and have them transferred to your printer for printing. However, there are still some instances when you will need to give much thought whether to use inkjet printers for photo production or avail of the services offered by a professional photo lab.

The toners that are necessary for image production using inkjet printers are what comprise the major expense. Toner cartridges cost at least 10 US dollars each. This may seem not too much for some, but many printers require 4 base colors at the very least. On the other hand, laboratory printing only costs around a minimum of 20 cents for every print.

The internet-based services allow for people to send in photos to nearby convenience stores. Hence, the only work that is involved in laboratory printing is only choosing the best prints, paying costs and then picking the photos up. Inkjet printing will involve running the process for every image and then providing the space for the prints to properly dry. This may turn out inconvenient especially when there are a lot of photos that require printing.

The quality of printers will also have an impact to the outcome of the printed images. People should know that printers are highly likely to malfunction. If they are not monitored, the ink levels may cause complications including head skipping. This will bring about discoloration and visible lines in the printed images.

Inkjet prints are produced with the use of water. They bleed or fade as time goes by. Lab photos, however, make use of silver halide. These prints do not only deteriorate immediately even when exposed to water or any type of moisture, they also meet various archival demands.

The services offered in photography laboratories widely vary. However, the most common are color conversion, restoration and enlargement of photos. Though many labs operating in pharmacies and groceries also offer these, intricate projects are still better left in the hands of experts. For the search of good laboratories, consider getting referrals from people who can be trusted.

Professionals would most probably be the best to seek recommendations from. Even an amateur photographer will be able to recommend some labs that can be found around your neighborhood. In addition, you may be supplied with estimates on the service cost you will possibly be charged, depending on what service you are seeking for.

People may also head to repair shops or camera stores and ask the staff about a good professional photo lab in town. Businesses that are related to photography tend to closely work with labs, especially those in small towns. Repair technicians, sales staff and store owners would surely be happy to aid potential customers in their search.




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