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1  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: Where to print 12"x12" digital scrapbook pages on: January 23, 2008, 12:34:11 PM
I find that I pay, roughly, per print (12 x 12 size that is) $3.85. This is an estimate based on me running a variety of papers and prints through my printer until the ink was out. I combine the price of the paper with the cost of a set of ink and divided it by the # of prints I made and this is about what I got for pricing.

Dang Kristi!  You never cease to amaze me with the info! 
2  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: Where to print 12"x12" digital scrapbook pages on: January 20, 2008, 05:44:38 AM
You have a few options for wider printers depending on what your budget is.  HPB9180, Epson r1800, Canon ipf5000, and many more.  Google any of these and you can get general information on printer and ink cost but I will tell you that I have an older Epson, (model 2200) that I bought on ebay for $250 and I spend about $200 a year on ink.  I am happy to provide more specific information on printing your own if you are interested.
Amy Lemelin
Hawk Mountain Papers


Also how much do those printers cost that print the larger sizes??  approx?? Also is the ink more expensive?

Thanks for you help
3  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: Printer Recommendations on: November 06, 2007, 12:00:27 PM
You have many options but of course it depends on budget.  I have customers with the Epson r1800 http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?oid=53540919&ref=r0302LLb4K&s_kwcid=epson%20r1800|677053920&gclid=CJTt9YvQyY8CFQGnPAod8hXg-g
and some with the HP B9180 http://www.shopping.hp.com/webapp/shopping/store_access.do?template_type=product_detail&product_code=Q5736A%23ABA&jumpid=oc_R1002_USENC-001_HP%20Photosmart%20Pro%20B9180%20Photo%20Printer&lang=en&cc=us.
Both give you excellent color but are over $500...I bought a used Epson 2200 a couple of years ago on e-bay for $250 I think.  It runs great but the ink is getting to me.
There are some other models listed here that I am not as familiar with http://www.consumersearch.com/www/computers/inkjet-printers/index.html
Good Luck!
4  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / How Often Are You Printing? on: October 24, 2007, 04:42:44 AM
The reason I ask is that I have recently encountered some issues with my printer because I stockpile my printing and then print all at once. This makes for some cobwebs in my printer and a lot of headaches at 10:30 at night trying to get all my ink heads to fire correctly.
Does anyone have an, I don't know, schedule that they find works for them?  I am always looking to make things quicker and easier!
5  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: what kind of things have you printed on? on: October 04, 2007, 03:42:12 AM
There is also a company called Ink Aid www.inkaid1.com that makes a coating that you can put on pretty much any surface to make it printable with an inkjet printer. 
6  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: what kind of things have you printed on? on: October 02, 2007, 05:23:08 AM
The type I currently carry works with all kinds of ink and printers; however, I find I need to cut the ink saturation down before printing.  I am not referring to opacity, (although that also helps).  I mean when you go to print, in the print preview section of most printer drivers, you have the option of lowering the amount of ink that is put down.  If anyone has more specific questions, I will try to help you further.
7  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: what kind of things have you printed on? on: October 01, 2007, 03:21:40 AM
I print mostly on cotton, (matte, archival), photorealistic, canvas, and a little vellum.  I have an Epson and it is pretty versatile.
8  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: A Reader's Questions about Printing on 12x12 Layouts on: September 17, 2007, 06:15:35 AM
What a great tutorial! Do you mind if I post it on my site?
9  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: A Reader's Questions about Printing on 12x12 Layouts on: September 17, 2007, 03:59:39 AM
I have a printer that prints 13"x19" also.  Printing your own pages gives you so much flexibility.
10  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Re: Assistance with printing on: September 17, 2007, 03:54:16 AM
Amy,
Nice to hear from you!  You have many options for 13"x19" paper.  If you still have the 5000, I would say, stick with matte or if you want gloss or luster, make sure it is compatible with your printer.  It should have a micro-porous coating so it will dry quickly and give you accurate color.  If you are interested in Hawk Mountain Specifically, our Sparrowhawk, (Matte) and Sharpwing Luster, (photo) are a good fit with HPs in general.
11  The Printing Center / Printing FAQ / Assistance with printing on: September 06, 2007, 10:41:21 PM
Hi all!  Post your paper, printer, ink, finishing questions here. I am here to help in any way that I can.  I have over 8 years experience in the inkjet printing industry and currently work with Hawk Mountain Papers over at www.digitalscrapbookpaper.com.  Amy Lemelin
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