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My first prints from my GH5 are a disaster! Where am I going wrong?

Started Sep 21, 2017 | Discussions thread
Torsten Hoff Veteran Member • Posts: 3,787
Re: My first prints from my GH5 are a disaster! Where am I going wrong?
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When you output files for printing in Lightroom, you need to make sure that you set both the dimensions and print resolution appropriately.

Let's say you want to output a file for a 6x4 framed print. Ideally you would find out the resolution that your photo printing service uses, and enter that in the DPI setting, along with setting the dimensions to 6x4 and entering inches as the unit of measure. Also set the paper type appropriately if you want to apply additional sharpening during the output phase. If you do these things, Lightroom can use the correct sharpening algorithm, and your image won't need to be resized by the printing service.

The other thing you'll want to do is disable all post-upload "enhancements" that the service may offer. Red-eye removal, contrast optimization and exposure correction will mess up what you are outputting.

Make sure you have JPEG compression disabled and are outputting at 100%, and if the service supports "quick uploads", don't use them -- this causes large files to resized and compressed in the browser before they are sent to the printing service.

Finally, check which color space(s) the service supports, and stick to that.

I personally use Snapfish to send gifts like framed prints, and they only support sRGB and output at 300 dpi. Using the guidelines above, I've gotten great results.

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