Contents -- Introduction -- Who This Book Is For -- What Equipment You Need -- How This Book Is Organized -- About the Book's Images -- Companion Web Site -- Chapter 1 Getting Started -- Decide Whether Inkjet Is Right for You -- TIP 1 Determine your budget for a printer or multiple printers -- TIP 2 Figure in the added cost of ink and paper -- TIP 3 Think about the number of prints you plan to make in an average month -- TIP 4 Decide how much control you want to have over your prints -- TIP 5 Determine your quality requirements -- TIP 6 Consider buying a color laser printer -- TIP 7 Consider using a continuous-tone digital photo service -- TIP 8 Consider buying a dye-sublimation printer or using an outside print provider -- TIP 9 Consider the amount of computer knowledge necessary to start printing your work -- TIP 10 Think about the space necessary for a printer -- TIP 11 Consider how far the printer will be from the computer -- TIP 12 Take into account your time -- Using Outside Printing Companies -- TIP 13 Ask for a sample print -- TIP 14 Visit in person if possible -- TIP 15 Match your lighting -- TIP 16 Buy a smaller version of a similar printer -- TIP 17 Ask your printmaker to keep a sample of each approved image -- Chapter 2 File Preparation: An Overview -- Transforming Your Images from Pixels to Prints -- TIP 18 Find appropriate imaging books and look for good magazine and web resources -- TIP 19 Learn the difference between DPI and PPI -- TIP 20 Learn about resolution and file dimensions -- TIP 21 Choose an appropriate resolution for your prints -- TIP 22 See how file sizes change as PPI increases in The Resolution Chart -- TIP 23 Use Photoshop as a Resolution Calculator -- TIP 24 Set your file size to its print size -- TIP 25 Calibrate and profile your monitor and printer, and print a standard calibration image.

TIP 26 Print a test at multiple resolutions and with different settings -- TIP 27 Take notes and change file names when necessary -- TIP 28 Interpolate in steps using Bicubic Smoother or Sharper -- TIP 29 Interpolate using special software -- TIP 30 Interpolate using the print and scan method -- TIP 31 Interpolate through the driver -- TIP 32 Know some sharpening history and Photoshop's built-in options -- TIP 33 Sharpen with care and keep sharpening on a separate layer (or layers) -- TIP 34 Try sharpening using other options -- TIP 35 Add noise in Photoshop to create film grain in your images -- TIP 36 Add or remove noise using other software options -- TIP 37 Save your layered file and flatten before printing -- TIP 38 Understand the benefits of working in 16-bit color or grayscale mode -- TIP 39 Consider printing from 16-bit files, especially with grayscale images -- Chapter 3 Choosing an Inkjet Printer -- How to Choose Your Next Inkjet Printer -- TIP 40 Fill out the InkjetSelector checklist -- TIP 41 Decide whether you want a printer with dye or pigment inks -- TIP 42 Consider a 4- or 5-inch-wide printer -- TIP 43 Consider an all-in-one printer -- TIP 44 Consider a mobile letter-sized printer -- TIP 45 Consider a letter-sized dedicated photo printer -- TIP 46 Consider the Epson Stylus Photo R1800 -- TIP 47 Consider the Epson Stylus Photo R2400 -- TIP 48 Consider the Epson Stylus Photo 1400 -- TIP 49 Consider the HP Photosmart Pro B9180 -- TIP 50 Consider the Canon imagePROGRAF iPF5000 -- TIP 51 Consider the Epson Stylus Pro 3800 -- TIP 52 Consider the Epson Stylus Pro 4800 -- TIP 53 Consider the Epson Stylus Pro 7800/9800 -- TIP 54 Consider the HP Designjet 90/130 -- TIP 55 Consider the HP Designjet Z3100 -- TIP 56 Consider the HP Designjet Z2100 -- TIP 57 Consider the Canon imagePROGRAF 8000/9000 -- Chapter 4 Color Management.

Color Management Tips and Techniques -- TIP 58 Understand drivers, RIPs, firmware, and plug-ins -- TIP 59 Understand the basics and benefits of color management -- TIP 60 Learn the difference between calibrating and profiling -- TIP 61 Understand calibration, maintenance, and linearization -- TIP 62 Set up, calibrate, and profile your display -- TIP 63 Use and install supplied printer profiles -- TIP 64 Have custom profiles made, or make your own -- TIP 65 Consider dry down time and the patch reading surface -- TIP 66 Soft proof and choose the right rendering intent for your work -- TIP 67 Avoid double profiling -- TIP 68 Decide which working space profiles to use -- TIP 69 Learn about color gamuts and tools for mapping gamuts -- Chapter 5 Black and White -- Black and White Tips and Techniques -- TIP 70 Look at books and darkroom prints as a guide for color and density -- TIP 71 Choose a color printer with multiple black and gray inks -- TIP 72 Consider a dedicated black and white inkset -- TIP 73 Print with a single black ink only -- TIP 74 Optimize your color to black and white conversions and toning -- TIP 75 Consider a RIP for better black and white -- TIP 76 Buy a small printer and use it for proofing -- TIP 77 Use the gloss enhancer with compatible papers if available -- TIP 78 Coat your prints to reduce bronzing and gloss differential -- TIP 79 Consider participating in a print exchange -- TIP 80 Visit trade shows and exhibitions -- TIP 81 Find appropriate papers for black and white -- TIP 82 Control your midtones and shadows with specific tools -- TIP 83 Keep your lighting in mind -- Chapter 6 Inkjet Paper, Canvas, and Coating -- Inkjet Substrate Selection and Usage -- TIP 84 Do some research before buying paper or other substrates -- TIP 85 Consider glossy/semi-gloss RC inkjet papers -- TIP 86 Consider fiber gloss/semi-gloss inkjet papers.

TIP 87 Consider matte and watercolor inkjet papers -- TIP 88 Consider matte, semi-gloss, or gloss canvas -- TIP 89 Consider other substrates -- TIP 90 Use a gloss enhancer/gloss optimizer on semi-gloss and gloss papers -- TIP 91 Decide whether to use sheets, rolls, or both -- TIP 92 Use sprays or brush-on coating options -- TIP 93 Use inkjet-compatible labels for tracking, exhibitions, and more -- Chapter 7 Portfolio and Presentation -- Portfolio and Presentation Options -- TIP 94 Consider albums and portfolio books with plastic sleeves -- TIP 95 Consider albums and portfolio books without plastic sleeves -- TIP 96 Consider a wire or plastic bound book -- TIP 97 Make books using saddle stitching, ribbon bindings, or fasteners -- TIP 98 Choose good cutters and a self-healing mat -- TIP 99 Use pre-cut mats or have mats custom cut -- TIP 100 Find the right boxes, cases, and online resources -- TIP 101 Mount your work on acrylic or other materials -- TIP 102 Frame it right and consider standard sizes -- TIP 103 Make your own custom business card/promo pieces -- Chapter 8 Specific Printer Tips and More -- Getting Specific -- TIP 104 How to use compact photo printers more effectively -- TIP 105 How to save ink with Epson Stylus Pro printers -- TIP 106 Pre-feed with any printer, and save time with the HP Designjet series printers -- TIP 107 How to quickly tone black and white images and create compelling image effects -- TIP 108 How to uncurl roll or sheet paper -- TIP 109 Consider a printer stand, wall shelving, or organizer -- TIP 110 Save ink and learn to save your print settings -- TIP 111 Place prints on paper prior to hanging on a wall -- TIP 112 Decide whether you should keep your printer on -- TIP 113 Discover resources for scrapbooking and paper arts -- TIP 114 Donate or recycle your inkjet-related items -- Guest Artist Section.

Chapter 9 Inkjet Paper Tips -- Using Hahnemühle's Photo Rag and Other Coated Watercolor Papers -- TIP 115 Print with custom profiles and experiment -- TIP 116 Brush prior to printing to reduce "flaking." -- TIP 117 Cut sheets from roll papers before printing -- TIP 118 Avoid using paper near the end of a roll -- TIP 119 Let the paper dry before packing or framing -- Using Crane's Museo Silver Rag -- TIP 120 Use an inkset with Photo Black -- TIP 121 Print using Epson's Advanced B&W Mode -- TIP 122 Handle Silver Rag with care and avoid rolling -- TIP 123 Dry mount and spray if appropriate -- TIP 124 Take a look at Hahnemühle Fine Art Pearl -- Printing on Uncoated Fine Art Papers -- TIP 125 Choose the right art paper(s) for your work -- TIP 126 Do your own fade testing -- TIP 127 Profile and choose the right paper settings -- TIP 128 Hang your rolls and vacuum your paper -- TIP 129 Send paper through twice for a stronger black -- TIP 130 Take special steps when printing with deckled edges -- Displaying Work Using Posterhängers -- TIP 131 Use multiple Posterhängers to hold a series of tiled prints -- Achieving Saturated Color on Art Papers -- TIP 132 Choose a wide gamut RGB space when converting -- TIP 133 Use custom profiles and softproof -- TIP 134 Choose the right paper or other media -- Chapter 10 Art Reproduction, Canvas, and Finishing -- Art Reproduction: Image Capture and Color Management -- TIP 135 Use quality targets when capturing artwork -- TIP 136 Use appropriate lighting and light the art evenly -- TIP 137 After capture, move images through the workflow in the same color space -- TIP 138 Adjust the colors in the reproduction file using Photoshop and ColorPicker -- TIP 139 Use a high quality device to produce custom canvas and paper profiles -- Printing on and Coating Canvas.

TIP 140 Choose good quality materials from reliable media suppliers.