Difference in printing paper for photo quality
Re: Difference in printing paper for photo quality
Posted:25 May 2010 (16:42 UTC)Lindsay,
Greetings from PrestoPhoto and thank you for your interest.
We offer two print processes and different paper options for the different print options.
For the quick bound print process we offer 2 paper options
1) photo satin - paper doesn't have any shine to it
2) photo silk - this paper has a little bit of a shine. It is not the slick gloss of magazines or prints, and you have to turn the paper in the light to see the shine. The real benefit of this paper is that it has a protective coating so if you spill something on the book you have a second or two to get a towel to wipe the paper before the liquid sinks into the paper.
For the premium print process we offer one paper option.
This paper is very similar to the photo silk but just slightly heavier. The real difference here is the premium production process which is ink based. Here is a page that highlights the premium products http://www.prestophoto.com/wiki/PrestoPhoto+Premium
The 14x11 product and the 11x8.5 calendar also offer a heavier paper.
All of our paper options were selected to be good paper for images so you will be happy with either paper.
As a note:
For each book there is a base fee and the per page fee. The base fee for our softcover books is $4.99. The base fee for our hardcover books is $14.99. The fee covers the set up, printing the coves, and binding. The per page fee is .25 for the digital satin paper and .30 for the digital silk paper. You can create a page with as many pictures as you like on it and the price per page remains the same.
If you have other questions or if I missed something let me know and I'll do my best to help.
Kettie
PrestoPhoto Support
Greetings from PrestoPhoto and thank you for your interest.
We offer two print processes and different paper options for the different print options.
For the quick bound print process we offer 2 paper options
1) photo satin - paper doesn't have any shine to it
2) photo silk - this paper has a little bit of a shine. It is not the slick gloss of magazines or prints, and you have to turn the paper in the light to see the shine. The real benefit of this paper is that it has a protective coating so if you spill something on the book you have a second or two to get a towel to wipe the paper before the liquid sinks into the paper.
For the premium print process we offer one paper option.
This paper is very similar to the photo silk but just slightly heavier. The real difference here is the premium production process which is ink based. Here is a page that highlights the premium products http://www.prestophoto.com/wiki/PrestoPhoto+Premium
The 14x11 product and the 11x8.5 calendar also offer a heavier paper.
All of our paper options were selected to be good paper for images so you will be happy with either paper.
As a note:
For each book there is a base fee and the per page fee. The base fee for our softcover books is $4.99. The base fee for our hardcover books is $14.99. The fee covers the set up, printing the coves, and binding. The per page fee is .25 for the digital satin paper and .30 for the digital silk paper. You can create a page with as many pictures as you like on it and the price per page remains the same.
If you have other questions or if I missed something let me know and I'll do my best to help.
Kettie
PrestoPhoto Support
Lindsay
Difference in printing paper for photo quality
Posted:24 May 2010 (21:01 UTC)Looking through the catalog can be intimidating to a new user. I am seeking information about the paper my photos would be printed on. Photo Silk Paper, Premium Photo Printing Paper, Satin Paper, Gloss Paper... what are the differences in the end result? What is good, better and best for photo quality? I had a poor experience with a PrestoPhoto competitor and am seeking the best(wedding album photos ended up looking like yearbook quality photos.) I apologize for my ignorance and thank you for your time!
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