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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: pearlstreet on May 06, 2016, 01:22:33 pm

Title: C'mon Epson
Post by: pearlstreet on May 06, 2016, 01:22:33 pm: Why do your new papers come in 17x22 inch and not 17x25??? I don't understand why you don't accommodate digital camera ratios.

Sharon
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: digitaldog on May 06, 2016, 02:04:57 pm: One could ask, why do print paper sizes have to accommodate camera ratio's..... ;)
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: tim wolcott on May 06, 2016, 02:54:26 pm: The real question that needs to be addressed is why are photographic printer companies releasing printers for PHOTOGRAPHERS in graphic sizes. I have been after these companies to make printers in and for the photographers. They need to be made for photographers and the portfolio sizes. Ash yourself why are they making for graphics industry when they don't really care what they are printing. Its our industry that needs traditional formats. I have been after them since we made the first papers and first pigment prints. They need to make a 24 inch sheet carrier with roll feeder. Its been only 22 years. Tim
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: pearlstreet on May 06, 2016, 03:30:33 pm: I agree totally, Tim.

Andrew, it just makes sense. You can print a 16x20 on 17x25 inch paper but you can't print a 16x24 on 17x22 inch paper.
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: Telecaster on May 06, 2016, 04:34:41 pm: I do sympathize…and agree. OTOH—selfishly speaking—17x22" is lovely for making 15x20" prints, and 4:3 is my main photographing, printing & iPad presentation aspect ratio these days. (With 16:9 coming in 2nd.)

-Dave-
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: pearlstreet on May 06, 2016, 05:13:03 pm: So weird to make new paper and surfaces with the old length. Oh well, I'll stick to what I use now. I just got a new p800 and was excited about the new papers but not anymore. :-)

Sharon
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: Pete Berry on May 06, 2016, 06:13:55 pm: Quote from: Telecaster on May 06, 2016, 04:34:41 pm
I do sympathize…and agree. OTOH—selfishly speaking—17x22" is lovely for making 15x20" prints, and 4:3 is my main photographing, printing & iPad presentation aspect ratio these days. (With 16:9 coming in 2nd.)

-Dave-

Yep, a great ratio for most of my m4/3 work - 15x20 with 1" borders all round. But with the iPF5100 no cut sheets except for letter and 13x19, with my proofing and presentation papers on 17" rolls.

Pete
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: dgberg on May 06, 2016, 06:45:53 pm: Quote from: Sharon VL on May 06, 2016, 05:13:03 pm
So weird to make new paper and surfaces with the old length. Oh well, I'll stick to what I use now. I just got a new p800 and was excited about the new papers but not anymore. :-)

Sharon

P800 + roll attachment = any length you desire.
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: digitaldog on May 06, 2016, 07:24:03 pm: Quote from: Dan Berg on May 06, 2016, 06:45:53 pm
P800 + roll attachment = any length you desire.
Exactly (or any printer that takes a roll). You want something larger than 17" x 22", what else can you do?
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: pearlstreet on May 06, 2016, 09:28:30 pm: Well...I'll keep using papers like Harman by Hahnemuhle. It's 17x25.
Title: Re: C'mon Epson
Post by: Alan Goldhammer on May 07, 2016, 07:35:59 am: Quote from: digitaldog on May 06, 2016, 07:24:03 pm
Exactly (or any printer that takes a roll). You want something larger than 17" x 22", what else can you do?
While not optimal, I cut larger sheets from a 17 inch roll for my 3880.