Printing information October 2104
Most Camera Club members print their images at home. Most of these have been doing this for many years. We have new members and others (me included ) have lots of images on file but just can’t get round to organising their home printer to produce top quality photographic images. We collected the information below at the Club meeting yesterday. If anyone spots any errors or has any extra information to share please add a comment.
Basic information:
Local printers process images saved in the form of .jpeg or .tiff files on some sort of file storage e.g.CD/DVD/memory stick, or a memory card from your camera. If you’re wanting to print direct from camera don’t forget to take connecting lead to USB port. Some equipment e.g. smartphones can transfer images by Bluetooth.
For competitions most Club members print their images in A4 or A3 size. See below for size tables. You can also make square, or letterbox prints but similar scale.
| International paper sizes | ||
| Size | mm × mm | in × in |
| A0 | 841 × 1189 | 33.1 × 46.8 |
| A1 | 594 × 841 | 23.4 × 33.1 |
| A2 | 420 × 594 | 16.5 × 23.4 |
| A3 | 297 × 420 | 11.7 × 16.5 |
| A4 | 210 × 297 | 8.27 × 11.7 |
| A5 | 148 × 210 | 5.83 × 8.27 |
To help the printer, label your CD/DVD/flash drive with your name, make sure you clearly identify the images you want to print, how many copies of each you want and whether you want matt or gloss paper. You should ask to see samples of prints on different sorts of paper as it can make a huge difference to the final result.
If you’re not happy with the result of the printing e.g. red or green tinge to colour not apparent on the screen, discuss with the printer and ask their advice. If it’s a processing problem they should redo it for free. Over time you will find a source of prints that you like and trust and which best shows off your work.
Local printers listed in geographical areas :
Edinburgh
Trumps Photolab, 29 South Clerk Street, EH8 9JD (07827 589 527) (within Newington Stationers) Near to University. Experts on site. Turnaround depends on workload but usually within I day.
A+M Imaging, Unit 3, Stewartfield, Newhaven Road EH6 5RQ (0131 553 3548) Bonnington area with free parking. Same service as Trumps. No personal experience of service but good prices on website and v helpful on phone.
Musselburgh
Eastern Exhibition and Display, 108 Market Street, Musselburgh EH21 6QA (0131 653 5700) Next to LIDL, Fisherrow. Mostly do large scale commercial work.
Eskbank
Southfield Stationers, 25 Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Dalkeith EH22 3NX (0131 654 4300) Commercial printers. Will do small orders. Good price but can be variable quality depending on other workload.
Very near to IKEA
Upload images online and collect next day at Costco Edinburgh, Costkea Way, Loanhead EH20 9BY (0131 440 7075) Have to join Costco as individual member. Mike Clark club member recommends. Very helpful on phone.
Online only
Very good reviews from customers and recommended by Jennifer Davidson. Prints sent rolled by first class post 1 – 5 working days or can do special or courier delivery.
Don’t forget to give us feedback on your experiences !
Liz Sowler
For competitions most Club members print their images in A4 or A3 size.
See below for size tables. You can also make square or letterbox prints.
Make sure you can clearly identify the images you want to print and how many copies you want.
Decide whether you want matt or gloss paper.
Over time you will find a method/source of prints that you like and best shows off your work.
Edinburgh
Trumps Photolab, 29 South Clerk Street, EH8 9JD (07827 589 527)
(within Newington Stationers) Near to University. Experts on site.
Turnaround depends on workload but usually within I day.
A+M Imaging, Unit 3, Stewartfield, Newhaven Road EH6 5RQ (0131 553 3548)
Bonnington area with free parking. Same service as Trumps.
No experience of service but good prices on website and v helpful on phone.
Musselburgh
Eastern Exhibition and Display, 108 Market Street, Musselburgh EH21 6QA (0131 653 5700)
Next to LIDL, Fisherrow. Mostly do large scale commercial work.
Eskbank
Southfield Stationers, 25 Hardengreen Industrial Estate, Dalkeith EH22 3NX (0131 654 4300)
Commercial printers. Will do small orders. Good price but can be variable quality depending on other workload.
Next to IKEA
Upload images online and collect next day at
Costco Edinburgh, Costkea Way, Loanhead EH20 9BY (0131 440 7075)
Have to join Costco as individual member. Mike Clark club member recommends
Online only
Very good reviews from customers and recommended by Jennifer Davidson.
Prints sent rolled by first class post 1 – 5 working days or can do special or courier delivery.
Musselburgh Camera Club 
I’ve used this one loads, great service and there’s also the advantage of batch uploading, great for weddings – http://www.onevisionimaging.com/
New info re A
+M Imaging in Bonnington, Edinburgh. Highly recommended by professional photographer – v good prices and helpful staff.