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  1. Starting a Printed Portfolio

    2019-02-23 09:23:00 UTC
    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…

  2. Choosing Paper from Hahnemühle’s Glossy FineArt Collection

    2018-04-18 14:36:00 UTC
    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…

  3. Canon PRO-1000 Media Types

    2018-03-10 13:41:00 UTC
    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…

  4. Finding a Printing Workflow

    2018-02-21 20:35:00 UTC
    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…

  5. Buying a Printer

    2017-12-10 13:13:00 UTC
    Over the course of the last few years, I became more interested in printing my work. First came calendars, simple photo books and a few framed photos on the wall. Seeing my photos in print changed how I perceive and value them. Printing itself adds an additional element of craftsmanship…