Digital Photo Printing Dos and Don'ts

Posted: Feb 06, 2011 |Comments: 0 |

Technological advancement has made it possible for digital photo printing to be done at home. Since the emergence of this particular advancement, the need to get photographs developed by professionals has been greatly reduced. This reduction can be directly linked to the abundance of digital cameras, and ink jet printers. As digital photography continues to advance, home photographers are becoming more interested in digital photo printing do's, and don'ts.

Digital Photo Printing Do's and Don'ts

Over the years the quality of printers, inks, and paper have vastly improved where reliability is concerned. Some photography materials now have a lifespan of 100 years or more, this is particularly good for those wanting to share their memories in the future.

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Do: Ensure that the printer used to print digital photos is designed to facilitate that type of printing. The paper, and ink quality should complement each other, as well as be durable. This can be done by ensuring that the printer, paper, and ink are bought from the same manufacturer.

Don't: Avoid the use of materials used in framing, mounting, and matting pictures, as this helps to reduce print life. Coverings which are made from corrugated cardboard and PVC materials should also be avoided.

Handling

Do: Ensure that prints produced at home are dried before they are held, framed, or stored. A minimum of three hours is usually recommended.

Don't: Since photographs printed at home are prone to damage caused by the oils in one's skin, in addition to the graze created by simply brushing against them, touching is strictly prohibited.

Display

Exposure to light, moisture, and impurities in the air are additional factors which can cause damages to prints. The display of an uncovered print can prove to be harmful.

Do: Prints that need to be displayed should be placed in a frame that has an anti-UV glass cover. If this frame cannot be obtained it is then recommended that prints are covered by a clear protector, even though the use of polyvinyl chloride is not endorsed.

Don't: Prints that are displayed in sunlight are susceptible to premature fading, so is prints that are placed in areas with lots of heat, and moisture.

Storage

Do: The placement of digital photograph prints in albums is a convenient way of preserving then while they are on displays. However, it is recommended that the album used is free from lignin, acid adhesive, and PVC protection.

Don't: Storage in areas where light, heat, and moisture is great such as basements should be avoided.

Digital cameras and printers offer many conveniences, particularly for those wanting to share their memories with their future generations.

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