I'm trying to get three or four prints readied for submission to the juried photo exhibition at our county fair.
I'm planning on going big this year (13x19) as that is as big as my printer (an Epson 1270) will go.
Unfortunately, the printhead definitely gums up through lack of use and I haven't used it for six months. I've resolved to try and do something with it weekly to avoid all the cleaning and testing hassles I seem to go through every time I use it.
Went out last night and bought new cartridges, and am trying to find a place locally that sells the paper (may have to order it). I'm under severe time pressure because I need to submit my entry by next Tuesday. So many phone calls are in my future.
Unfortunately, only the best paper (Epson Premium Luster) will do as it is a dye-sub printer. After printing, I need to have them mounted and then framed.
Past competitions have suggested that even though they are matted, framing is essential to get the blue riband. Sad, but true. Got to learn to play the game.
At least I have time to do this while I'm looking for work.
Posted by artandscience at July 24, 2008 12:02 PM