Written by an expert author with 25 years experience in the field, this illuminating guide demystifies every aspect of the inkjet printer. An actual photo in hand is sometimes worth two on the screen. That's why photographers struggling with the new digital printing technologies - or who want to improve their printing skills - will snap up this comprehensive guide. In reader-friendly language, it explores the entire process of creating, managing, and printing digital photos at home on any inkjet printer. From getting a good quality image to using advanced editing software, it's all here. Begin by selecting the printer, taking into account factors such as cost, color, speed, longevity and other features. See how to establish image files; do proper archiving and backup; and use editing software to get the best photo possible. Find out how to calibrate your monitor to match your printer, create a test print, and select papers and inks. There's also helpful information on printer maintenance and troubleshooting to keep your printer in tip-top shape.

At present the textile industry produces the majority of its 34 billion square yards of printed textile fabric by screen printing. However as we move into the digital age developments in digital printing of paper are being adapted more and more for the textile market. Inkjet textile printing is growing while growth in analog textile printing remains stagnant. As digital print technologies improve offering faster production and larger cost-effective print runs, digital printing will grow to become the technology that provides the majority of the world's printed textiles.This comprehensive introduction to the subject is broken into five sections. After two introductory chapters, it goes on to look in a number of detailed chapters at printer and print head technologies. The next section examines the printer software required for successful colour design and management. The digital printing colouration process is explored next, with chapters on substrate preparation, pigmented ink, aqueous inkjet ink, pre-treatment and printing on cationized cotton with reactive inks. The book is concluded with three chapters on the design and business aspect of digital printing.Digital printing of textiles contains fundamental technical explanations along with recent research, and is an invaluable guide for product developers, retailers, designers and academic researchers. - Provides coverage of all the current developments in digital textile printing - Covers important areas such as printer and print head technologies, printer software, digital printing colouration and design and business for digital printing

The best, full-service guide to the best full-service printer is now thoroughly updated, with the latest information on the new Epson printers, materials, software and other products. Epson is the company at the cutting edge of digital photo quality printing, and their superb equipment makes possible for everyone to print sparkling photographs at home. With the help of Rob Sheppard, editor of Outdoor Photographer and PCPhoto magazines, and this fully updated manual, amateurs can enter Epson's brave new world with all the latest information on printers and papers. Two-page spreads with write-ups and pictures from acclaimed photographers George Lepp, John Shaw, Greg Gorman, Jack Reznicki, Joyce Tenneson, and others explain how Epson printers and digital photography have enhanced their art and expanded their business. There's advice on choosing a printer, selecting standard and specialty papers, using image processing programs to refine photos, adding finishing touches that turn a good print into a great one, and much more.

Printed Perfection: Techniques for Shirt Printing is your comprehensive guide to mastering the art of screen printing and transforming your designs into stunning apparel. Dive deep into the fundamentals of screen printing, from choosing the right inks and preparing artwork to mastering emulsion techniques and advanced printing methods. Explore alternative printing methods like DTG, heat transfer vinyl, and sublimation, expanding your creative horizons. Develop a strong brand identity, navigate the business of design, and build a thriving online presence. This book empowers you with the knowledge and skills to create a successful screen printing business, offering sustainable practices and a forward-looking perspective on the future of textile printing.

This book describes step-by-step everything you need to know about four-color seperations, using specialty films and vellums, and printing with Post-Script printers.

Companion CD contains logos, artwork, photos, and designs that demonstrate various techniques discussed in the book, along with project and exercise files! Photoshop CS3 for Screen Printers details the features of Photoshop CS3 and explains how to utilize the software in print facilities. This book takes you through the process step-by-step with a number of projects relating specifically to the needs of screen printers that range from configuring settings and creating custom background colors to building images with layers and colorizing images. Discover the impressive toolset Photoshop provides for creating and editing artwork. Learn how to create images and logos best suited for screen printing and offset printing. Find out how to perform color separations and print those separations using specialty films and vellums. Understand the pros and cons of using spot color, sublimation, heat transfers, and other printing technologies.

For photographers, nothing’s more important than superior image quality. Thanks to advancing technology, and this exciting new resource from long-time professional Derek Doeffinger, that’s a goal any digital photographer can reach. Doeffinger has created the only book on the market that fully explains how to obtain maximum image quality at every step. In detail, he discusses how to achieve the ultimate result by choosing the right equipment, knowing the ideal camera settings for every situation, and intelligently adjusting exposure, focus, focal length, and shutter speed. Find out how to get the most out of digital software; color-correct, sharpen, and resize; or stitch numerous images together for maximum resolution. There are even tips for ensuring that the printed picture matches the quality of the original.