Epson scanner and printer...Newbie

[drew bedo]

Ok...Took the PLUNGE! I will be getting an Epson V750 scanner and a R2400

printer. I work in 4x5 and 8x10 and up to now have had others scan and print

my work. I'm a babe in the woods here and need to know the easiest way to

educate myself. Please be gentle and keep it simple.

 

Drew Bedo

www.quietlightphoto.com

[roger_smith4]

A book like Real World Adobe Photoshop will give info on scanning, printing and the meat that ties them together- photo editing.

 

For scanning start with scantips.com and the archives here. Topics to pay special attention to- film flatness and film holders and shadow detail.

 

For printing try a few sample paper packs from places like inkjetart.com to get a feel for what type of paper you like.

 

Have fun!

Roger

[diane_madura]

Drew, I found this site to be the most informative and thorough of all. Better than any book I had seen. All of his information in his book is on his Web site, but I bought the book just because I prefer to read out of the book. I think since you're using 4 X 5 and 8 X 10, it's probably worth your while to be thorough.

 

http://www.scantips.com/

[patricklavoie]

that should help you for the print part;

 

http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=00OftB

[beartooth1]

I have the almost the same set up (V700) instead of the 750... I work almost all digital other than the boxes of slides, negs, and prints from the film days. I love the combo. I use Ilford papers with great success.

http://www.ilford.com I find the Epson Software works better than the copy of Silverfast that comes as an add on. Good Luck ;)