PC Magazine Guide to Printing Great Digital Photos [Paperback]

David Karlins (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0764575783 | ISBN-13: 978-0764575785 | Publication Date: September 24, 2004 | Edition: 1

Packed with practical, hands on guidance, PC Magazine’s Guide to Printing Great Digital Photos is the perfect book for computer users who are looking to get that little bit extra out of their color printer investment.  Digital print expert David Karlins guides readers through everything –from selecting the right kinds of ink and paper, calibrating your computer monitor and making colors match, to getting your images ready for printing and giving your photos that professional touch with a bit of editing. Readers also learn tips for printing photo projects such as invitations, stationary and greeting cards and even t-shirts!

Coverage includes:

• Taking digital photos that will print well
• Optimal file size and resolution for great digital printing
• Editing your digital artwork for printing
• Matching monitor and print colors
• Choosing the right paper and coating
• Matching papers to in ks
• Borderless printing
• Matting and framing
• Special printing projects such as t-shirts, greeting cards, stationary and more

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Printing is part art, part science

Matching paper, ink, and printers is a bit complex. Beyond choosing a paper surface that’s best for your photo (glossy, matte, or other), you need to be sure your paper is compatible with the process used to transfer ink from your inkjet printer to your paper.
–From Chapter 5

Okay, you know how to take great digital photos. Isn’t it time you learned how to make great prints?

You worked hard to get those terrific shots. Why be disappointed because what comes out of your printer doesn’t look half as good as it did in the view-finder or on your screen?

Let PC Magazine help you get the best prints possible from your color printer. Inside, expert David Karlins teaches the little-known art of monitor calibration, how to choose the best paper for the job, how to match ink to paper, what you need to know about resolution and file sizes, and all the other ins and outs of getting great digital prints every time.

Learn the science and the art

• Pick the right printer, and care for it
• Match colors so what you see on your screen is what you print
• Prepare your images for printing
• Choose editing software that meets your needs and budget
• Select paper, inks, and coating
• Print your photos online
• Create professional-quality prints
• Preserve photos through digital archiving
• Print special items like T-shirts, transparencies, and DVDs

About the Author

David Karlins is a graphic design instructor at San Francisco State University. He has written several books on Web and print design and has managed digital printing projects ranging from gallery-quality posters to prints for framing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (September 24, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0764575783
• ISBN-13: 978-0764575785
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,856,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A solid guide to digital printing, February 7, 2005

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Zach Pine "nature sculpture artist and photog... (Berkeley, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PC Magazine Guide to Printing Great Digital Photos (Paperback)

This clear and concise guide is a great resource for beginners and serious amateurs. Well-organized and well written, it covers all aspects of digital photo printing, from selecting equipment, supplies, and software to preserving and presenting photos. Windows and Macintosh users alike will find good information. Rather than focusing upon a single photo-editing program, the author gives general photo editing advice, with examples from a variety of software packages. Confusing issues like camera resolution versus screen resolution versus printer resolution are explained clearly. One shortcoming is that the explanations of how to set levels and apply sharpening to images are too brief and simplified. There are also a few too many illustrations showing equipment and supplies. The author has wisely provided ample cross-referencing between chapters, and has included a number of information-rich tables.

4.0 out of 5 stars Purchased and somehow have not found information as accessible as I'd wished., June 4, 2011

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This review is from: PC Magazine Guide to Printing Great Digital Photos (Paperback)

The seller is fine! Timely delivery, accurate representation of the product. So, I give the seller high marks. The book - for reasons that probably have to do with my personality and how I access information as well as the style in which it is written. The information is not as 'user friendly' as I'd hoped. It does hold useful information and as a reference, I"m keeping it. I'm giving high marks but it's not one of my favorite Amazon purchases - thus, I'll hold back on one little blue star. ;-)