Printing your own photos

[Andy]

Is there any way of working out how much it costs to print a picture including the cost of the ink? I'm not sure there is a way without wasting all your new ink.

 

[Sparkles33]

Not sure but I know it's alot more cost effective to get it done somewhere online like snapfish or photobox if you're wanting more than just a couple.

 

[artona]

Hi Andy

Its really hard isn't it. I have seen very complicated formula on the web. What I do know is that the HP printer we have uses far less ink than the epsons we used to use

stew

 

[Ceejay]

Another one to try Fuji Internet Printing. 15 X 12 ? £1-10
I think good value without having to wait too long.
It all depends what you want though. I prefer printing my own for exhibition, but it is not cost effective for general sale though especially postcard size.
c

 

[Andy]

Thanks guy, its hard to say I know.

Home printing is more but you get it instant(ish) and without leaving your house.

 

[classcams]

It all depends whether you buy the makers own ink, or find good quality ink thats cheap. I did. But the bottom line is LONGEVITY.

 

[admirable]

Remember to factor in postage!

 

[artona]

Thanks guy, its hard to say I know.

Home printing is more but you get it instant(ish) and without leaving your house.

thats why its not really fair to compare. I don't even look at outside printers, everything is done in house


stew

 

[mastertrinity]

dont forget if a printer cost £200 and all the printing cost you 20p per photo and having them developed usally cost 40p then you'll only save 20p a photo which means you'll only start saving until you reach 1000 prints. you also have to bear in mind about callibration etc.

hope this helps

 

[Andy]

You can get some really good photo printers now for around £100. so 500 prints? That will come one day im sure