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  1. Why ProPhoto RGB as Working Color Space?

    March 24, 2019
    In an earlier post on my printing workflow, I mentioned using the ProPhoto RGB color space for editing (“working color space”) and the reasons behind that choice. This post explores this topic further, looking closer at the gamuts of photos and modern output devices and how they relate to sRGB…

  2. Starting a Printed Portfolio

    February 23, 2019
    The goal of building up a printed portfolio was one of the reasons for me buying a printer. So soon after getting the printer I started to put some thoughts and research into how to present that portfolio. A bound book would provide great look and feel, but I ruled…

  3. Choosing Paper from Hahnemühle’s Glossy FineArt Collection

    April 18, 2018
    While choosing a printer and finding a printing workflow were rather mundane, technical steps on the way into the world of printing, testing and selecting different types of fine art paper was much more emotional and fun. The feel, visible texture and finish of high-end paper contributes a lot to…

  4. Canon PRO-1000 Media Types

    March 10, 2018
    In this article I’d like to shed some light on managing media types with the Canon PRO-1000 (and other Canon printers), based on my own experience and Canon’s documentation on the topic Why should you care? For Canon printers, the media types tell the printer how to handle a specific…

  5. Finding a Printing Workflow

    February 21, 2018
    In the first few months after buying the Canon PRO-1000, I spent a lot of time figuring out a good and efficient printing workflow. This article describes the steps I now take for preparing an image for print and sending it to the printer, with the hope to help other…