See also:
Downloading Files
On the printables page you will find links to different types of files to download and/or print .
The following resources should help you in learning how to download from the internet, and how
to save on your computer, and how to use/open the different formats the files may be in.

 Download Mysteries Solved
http://newbieclub.com/download/?classclub!software

Many of the printables available to print are Adobe PDF document files, 
that you will use the FREE Adobe "Acrobat Reader" application product
to open and then print
Please use this resource page on Adobe
for : Troubleshooting printing problems with Acrobat products (5.0-6.x on Windows)

Introduction to Downloading Files in Windows
What's Covered
Downloading a File | Opening .exe and .txt Files
Opening PDF Files | Opening .zip Files
www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/8c3a.htm
Introduction to Downloading Files in Mac OS
www.adobe.com/support/techdocs/724a.htm

Also from Adobe see: Online conversion tools for Adobe PDF documents
www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/access_onlinetools.html

Using Adobe ® Reader® to Open PDF Files
Excerpt quoted:
PDF = Portable Document Format. 
A universal file format that can printed exactly as intended by anyone with a free Adobe ® Reader®. 
http://www.eduplace.com/pdf.html

Excerpt quoted from Autumn Web
Graphic + Internet related tutorials . . . Downloading Files from the Internet
A very short tutorial to show "how-to", to be able to download programs, zipped files,
HTML files, graphics, and clipart, etc. from various places on the Internet. 
These steps would be basically the same for everything you want to save.
autumnweb.com/Roxys/2Tutorials/4DownloadingTutorial.html

Excerpt quoted from WinZip
WinZip Basic Information
Did you just receive e-mail with a Zip file attached to it, or did you just download a Zip file 
and don't know what to do with it? This page explains the basics of Zip files and how to use them.
http://www.winzip.com/aboutzip.htm

Downloading Zipped Files & FAQs
http://www.pcdoodles.com/FAQs.html

Help with downloading using the browsers Internet Explorer or Netscape with PC's or Macs
www.thomson.com/corp/investor_relations/ir_help_downloading.jsp

From the Association of Shareware Professionals
How to Download

AARP's Computer Help/How-to page with information on: How to download files
www.aarp.org/computers-howto/Articles/a2002-07-18-howtodownload.html
Related: see AARP's pages on Learning the Internet

Information about different file formats and downloading them
**from the World Trade Organization** info is for WTO users, but contains 
helpful easy to understand explanations of file formats
www.wto.org/english/res_e/doload_e/doload_e.htm

"Downloading Advice" from ScrapbookScrapbook.com for files you may be downloading, 
and then working with or printing.
**Please note: information on page is geared for scrapbookscrapbook.com customers, 
but you'll read helpful tips for anyone who downloads files and applications from the web
http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com/download-problems.html

See too from Sofweb.com - all about Downloading files
and
Learn the Net.com Downloading files


FILE FORMATS
Definition of file format
http://searchsmallbizit.techtarget.com/sDefinition/0,,sid44_gci834191,00.html

 FILExt is a detailed database of file extensions and programs that use them
http://filext.com/

"Every File Format in the World"
http://whatis.techtarget.com/fileFormatA/0,289933,sid9,00.html

Various File Formats  and How to Deal With Them
http://www.stack.com/file/extension/

Alphabet Soup | Graphics formats | by Makiko Itoh
Excerpt quoted from website:
.gif, .jpg, .swf, .png, .eps - are you confused by all those graphics file formats? 
Here are some hopefully easy to understand descriptions of what each format is,
how they are used on the web or otherwise relate to you as a web designer,
which format is best for which purpose - and why. 
http://www.wise-women.org/resources/abc/graphics/

About Graphics File Formats and Types of Computer Graphics
General information, specifications, comparisons, and tips for all the major graphics file formats.
Resources for researching unknown file extensions, converting graphic formats, and more.
http://graphicssoft.about.com/od/graphicformats/

Graphic File Formats
a glossary of formats for digital imaging students 
http://www.cod.edu/people/faculty/grantm/grfxext.htm


FREE TOOLS for opening downloaded files
Adobe Acrobat Reader - for opening PDF file documents
http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep2.html
*please Note: you cannot edit or change graphics in PDF documents, you cannot right click on a graphic
or picture, in a PDF page and save it to your computer. You can however, using the text tool, copy and paste parts
of the text from the documents. If you own ADOBE ACROBAT software program (which is different than
the free "reader" program - you are able to do more with pdf documents)

Free tools for Unzipping ZIP or Compressed files
Listing:
http://www.thefreesite.com/Free_Software/Unzipping_compression_freeware/
Download this Free tool - to extract/open multiple files at the same time
ExtractNow
Excerpt quoted:
ExtractNow allows you to extract more than one archived file at a time,
with one click of a button. Makes extracting files quicker and easier.
ExtractNow supports ZIP, RAR, ACE, IMG, IMA, IMZ, ISO, & BIN, archives.
www.download.com/ExtractNow/3000-2250-10228183.html?tag=lst-0-1

JustZIPit is a tiny freeware ZIP program (a free WinZip alternative)
http://free-backup-software.net/?wsnet

ZipGenius
http://www.zipgenius.it/index_eng.htm

Graphic Utilities: Viewers - for opening and viewing different graphic file formats
Directory listing
http://dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Freeware/Graphic_Utilities/Viewers/
My personal favorite
IrfanView
http://www.irfanview.com/

Computers: Software: Freeware: Graphic Utilities: Converters
http://dmoz.org/Computers/Software/Freeware/Graphic_Utilities/Converters/

Related:
Downloading utilities - listing of various software utilities for help with downloading files
http://simplythebest.net/shareware/web_utilities/download_utilities.html


Organizing Your Downloaded Files

Download Mysteries Solved
http://newbieclub.com/download/?classclub!software

Organizing Your Files by Jennifer Fulton
http://www.ivillage.com/click/experts/computingcoach/articles/0,,167285_53452,00.html

Downloading from the Internet Made Easy
http://www.computorcompanion.com/LPMArticle.asp?ID=11

How to Organize Directories on Your Computer
http://www.ehow.com/how_2493_organize-directories-computer.html

Organizing the files you download off the Internet, Part 1
http://aroundcny.com/technofile/texts/tec052597.html

Software to purchase
Download Wonder - Comprehensive utility for downloading Internet files and organizing them offline
http://www.pcworlddownload.com/internet/download-managers/Download-Wonder.htm

 DiFolders will help you organize your files—once you define rules, DiFolders will follow them to sort files.
Free trial
http://www.difolders.com/products/difolders/

In an effort to cut down on the length of some of my 
printables resources & related information pages
I have put the links to fonts and the how to download,
install & manage them on one individual page of their own
http://www.teas2dine4.com/4fontslinks.html
 
Excerpt quoted from Awesome Library
Downloading Files
The following downloading tips apply to users of Microsoft Windows who are not familiar 
with how to "download" a program from the World Wide Web.
These instructions are designed to help with gaining programs from the World Wide Web
that are in one of two compressed forms: files that require a decompression program, 
such as Winzip, and self-extracting files. 
A set of instructions is available below for each type of compressed file.
www.awesomelibrary.org/download.html




Printing / Printer Tips & Printer troubleshooting
The following websites have different advice and tips for using your printers,
obtaining the best prints and making the most use of your printer and its settings.
Also remember to use the proper papers and supplies for the best results for your projects, 
forms, pictures, and letters, forms, cards, etc. -
see too my resources page for printing on fabric, printing photos on fabric etc.

Excerpts are quoted from individual websites:

Print4Less Tips
Getting the Best Results from your Printer
Whether you use Original, Remanufactured or Compatible cartridges in your printer,
follow these guidelines to obtain the best printing results
http://www.print4less.co.uk/printingtips.html

Tips & Tricks Printing Tips
http://www.worldstart.com/tips/printing-tips/

Desktop Printing Technologies, Tutorials / About.com Guide picks
After creating a project you'll want to get the best output whether you use your desktop printer or commercial printing services. There are many ways to get it printed.
http://desktoppub.about.com/cs/desktopprinting/

From PC World.com
Nine Quick Tips for Hassle-Free Printing 
Simple ways to get more out of your ink jet printer--for less.
May 2004 issue 
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,115068,00.asp
The Cheapskate's Guide to Printing 
You want great-looking output. You don't want to spend a fortune on ink and paper. 
These tips and tricks can help.
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,114728,00.asp
See all articles on Printers
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/browse/0,cat,1620,sortIdx,1,00.asp

My Design Primer
Printing Topics reference resources
http://www.mydesignprimer.com/printing/50000.html

FixYourOwnPrinter.com - [** Laser Printers ** repair kits for sale]
Excerpt quoted:
Designed with the average user in mind, these kits cost a fraction of the typical repair bill (in most incidents they're cheaper than an estimate), and eliminate the waiting period and unreliability of some computer stores. 
www.fixyourownprinter.com/
Also has message board forums, troubleshooting guides & tips, printer driver links, and links to printer manufacturers, etc.


Related:
Information from Crafty Computer Paper (a United Kingdom website resource for papers and more)
Advice on 'How to use' the papers and Frequently asked questions.
Fabric Sheets | Fusible Cotton fabric sheets | Water-slip decals | Dry rub off decals for Inkjet and Laser printers
Shrink paper | Embossing paper | Light Heat transfer | Dark Heat transfer | Magic hot foil pen
Adhesive backed papers | All other papers
http://www.craftycomputerpaper.co.uk/how%20to%20use%20the%20paper.htm

Printer Troubleshooting

Printer Troubleshooting
http://www.5starsupport.com/info/printer.htm
http://www.5starsupport.com/faq/printer.htm

Visit: http://www.fixyourownprinter.com/

Epson Printers Support page
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/support/SupportIndex.jsp?infoType=Trouble

Hewlett Packard : Support & Drivers
http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/support.html

From hardware central.com : Troubleshooting Printers
http://www.hardwarecentral.com/hardwarecentral/tutorials/92/1/

From MaxPatchInk.com
Tips for Avoiding Problems With Your Inkjet Printer Cartridge and Other Printer Help
http://www.maxpatchink.com/printer-tips.shtml

Troubleshooting problems with your printer
Printer problems are frustrating. 
Below are answers to some of the more common troubleshooting questions.
http://papa.essortment.com/printerproblems_rzlv.htm

HOW TO TROUBLESHOOT PRINTER PROBLEMS
Last updated: 6/13/00
http://www.duxcw.com/digest/Howto/troubleshoot/print/print.html

Printer and Photocopier Troubleshooting and Repair Collection
Version 2.48 | Copyright © 1996-2001 
http://www.repairfaq.org/REPAIR/F_printfaq.html

Related see my information resources for Computer & hardware troubleshooting on my other site "LibrarySupportStaff.com"
http://librarysupportstaff.com/ed4you2.html#trouble


Horizontal Half Fold Customizable Greeting Cards
Tips and Directions for Understanding 2 Sided Printing.
from Printfree.com
http://www.printfree.com/HalfFoldCardsDirections.htm

Burlington Paper - Printer Tips
Find out how to get the most out of your Burlington Paper with the 
following useful tips and suggestions:
http://www.burlingtonpaper.com/printhelp.php
Printing Tips & Instructions Premium T-Shirt Transfers-
http://www.burlingtonpaper.com/printhelp_00529.php

Read online articles from eDigitalPhoto.com
Ink And Paper http://www.edigitalphoto.com/ink_paper/

  •  Worth The Paper It’s Printed On | New Ink Jet Papers From Adorama |Joe Farace , June, 2004  
  •  Creative Paper For Your Printer | The Effect Can Be What You Put The Image On | Rick Sammon , January, 2003  
  •  Adorama ProJet Ink Jet Papers | Joe Farace , January, 2001|  
  •  Archival Inks For Ink Jet Printers | Darryl C. Nicholas , July, 2000
http://www.edigitalphoto.com/ink_paper/

Canon Printer Tips
http://www.maxpatchink.com/canon-tips.shtml
Canon Creative Park
http://bj.canon.co.jp/english/

Epson Printer Tips
http://www.maxpatchink.com/epson-tips.shtml
See Epson's Print Lab Series for project ideas

Hewlett Packard
faqs hp deskjet printers

Get more from your printer: tips
h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/779-0-0-225-121.aspx


Lexmark - Printer /Printing tips
Explore all the cool things your printer can do
Print Tips is full of advice on how to get the most out of your printer.
http://www.lexmark.com/US/solutions/home/explore/print_tips.html
From explaining driver settings to cleaning your print nozzles, Print Tips has got you covered! Also included are all kinds of exciting Crafty Creations.
http://www.lexmark.com/US/solutions/home/explore/index.html 
Related from Lexmark:
It's All in the Presentation--Including Graphics and Images in Your Documents
Excerpt quoted
http://www.lexmark.com/US/solutions/home/develop/articles/create_presentations.html
Are you getting the most out of your printer? The answer is "no" if you aren't using it to create visually pleasing business documents, attention-getting signs, colorful greeting cards, eye-catching presentations and other well designed works. We all know looks aren't everything, but the appearance of the various documents you produce---whether they include business cards, letterhead, brochures, proposals or family calendars--affects the recipient's perception of you. For example, if you received two take-out restaurant menus in the mail--one in full color with appealing photos and the other in plain black and white text, chances are the latter will end up in the trash. So how can you produce documents that will wow your family, friends and customers? Use the myriad of resources on the Internet to your advantage, and unleash the power of your printer!
Fortunately for the home or small business user like you, there are so many resources available on the Internet including free clip art, photos, fonts, trialware and more! So even if you don't have any experience with designing a brochure or putting together a family newsletter there is help at your fingertips.  read compete article

*Note: Lexmark also has a section for Crafters - it is linked on main printables page, but you can visit site by clicking
here to Crafty Creations

Printing tips from Neenha Papers

http://neenahpaper.com

http://tinyurl.com/27pav

  A Paper for All Printers
How Neenah Paper meets the many needs of printers

  Digital Papers and Presses come of Age
Wider paper choices make digital offset presses an attractive alternative

  Scoring and Folding Heavyweight Papers
Tips on scoring and folding Cover weights

  Little Ideas that Mean a Lot
Tricks of the trade in prepping projects for print

Paper information articles
http://tinyurl.com/2o5vd


Money Save Tips: Printer Supplies
http://www.saverealmoney.com/printers-ink.htm

Read this 2003 article from PCWorld.com
Bogus Ink Stink 
Counterfeit ink and toner cartridges can ruin prints, spray ink, and permanently damage your printer. 
Part one of a series on cheap ink. |  August 2003 issue
http://www.pcworld.com/news/article/0,aid,111319,00.asp

From ScrapbookScrapbook.com
This page is about paper and ink, if you are having printing problems, go to the FAQ's.
This web site is loaded with scrapbooking graphics you can print yourself-instantly by downloading from the web. Take a minute to read some tips about saving a great deal of money on ink and about some good acid free papers.
http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com/print-tips.html

Troubleshooting and Resource Guide for Windows 95/98/ Millennium/XP: Speeding Up Computer Function
Printer Tips
www.toejumper.net/speed5/printer5.htm

From Linda's Computer Stop
Vic's Printing Tips section
Replacing a Printer Driver | Speeding up your printer |  Changing your default printer | Stuck Printer Jobs - Windows NT\2000
Spooling - Windows 2000 |  General Troubleshooting |  Replacing Cartridges...    and more
http://personal-computer-tutor.com/printing.htm

From Avery.com
Design, personalize, print directly from the web
http://www.avery.com/us/print/index.html
Read the latest issue of Great Results for Office Professionals
http://www.avery.com/newsletter/index.jsp

Watercolor Paper Printing Tips
www.inkjetart.com/watercolor_printing.html
**See from inkjetart.com their "Paper" Glossary

Excerpt quoted from My Expressions.com
Printing Tips : Instructions and Templates
Now it's easier than ever to print your wedding invitations, baby announcements,
party invitations and much more with these easy to follow instructions.
Select the product icon that you have purchased and click on the instructions or template link
to view the instructions or templates for your Easy to Print products. 
http://www.myexpression.com/PrintingTips.cfm

From Printfree.com read these Printing Tips [**Note: annoying popup ads**]

From About.com visit the resources available for
Desktop Printing Technologies, Tutorials
http://desktoppub.about.com/od/desktopprinting/
Excerpt quoted
Digital/Desktop Printing
Desktop printers are important to desktop publishing. It was primarily the introduction of both the Apple LaserWriter, a PostScript desktop printer, and PageMaker for the Mac that kicked off the desktop publishing revolution.
Explore various desktop printer technologies including dot matrix,
laser, inket, and dye-sublimation and how they are used in desktop printing work.
desktoppub.about.com/cs/desktopprinting/ [**Note: annoying popup ads**]


Tips for Printing Business Cards (using Business Card Composer)
http://www.belightsoft.com/products/companion/printers/ptips.php

Printing from the Internet / Webpages

Print all or part of a Web page
www.microsoft.com/windowsME/using/internet/tips/printpartpage.asp

Internet 101 - printing from the internet
www.ker95.com/internet101/html/printing.html

Printing a Web Page How to print the web page currently on your screen,
in Internet Explorer 6.0
http://netforbeginners.about.com/library/101/printing/bl-print-current.htm

Tips On Getting Your Electronic Files Output The Way You
ACTUALLY INTENDED
http://www3.teleplex.net/jr/ptips.htm
Tips for Printing in an Ecologically-Responsive Way
http://www.greenmap.com/howto/print.html

Book suggestionfor your Reference - Buy Online or Borrow from your local Library
Ultimate Color Printer Craft Book
Susan Krzywicki, Sandra Lounsbury Foose, Laurel Burden
ISBN: 0823007502 | Format: Paperback, 144pp | Pub. Date: June 2001
From the Publisher
  The Ultimate Color Printer Craft Book will get you started on the fun and creative process of using a computer, a color printer, and some simple software to make colorful and exciting projects for home, school, holidays, and just about every occasion. The book begins with advice on color printers, an overview of hardware and software, definitions of key terms, and a roundup of essential craft supplies. Each of the more than 35 projects includes detailed step-by-step instructions and illustrations and a complete list of materials and tools that also indicates the recommended software type, skill level, and approximate completion time. Whether you're a computer novice or a power user, The Ultimate Color Printer Craft Book opens up a world of great ideas that can be realized through the magic of your color printer. 


Reference Information

What are the grades of paper and the basis weight of each?
http://www.theprintguide.com/ask.asp?iCatID=10017&quesID=10008
Learn more about paper weights, grades & sizes
http://www.currys.com/digital/paperinfo.htm
Grades and Types of Paper
http://www.herringprinting.com/papergrades.html
http://www.fiber-images.com/Free_Things/Reference_Charts/paper_grades.htm
Learning "Printing" terms
http://glossary.ippaper.com/ipaper/content/glossary.asp?glossary=1
Calculations & Conversions
http://www.ippaper.com/calculations_conversions_home.html

Selecting the Right Paper
You have several choices when choosing your paper: color, texture and weight.
http://pnc.tamu.edu/selecting.shtml
Printing tips
http://www.creativity-portal.com/kindness/a/printing.tips.html
Excerpt quoted from website
http://www.cjpaper.com/printinginstructions.htm
a few ways to print your invitations.....Feel Free to Print these instructions
on your printer, they will assist you in creating a perfect final product!!

From Avery
 The following printing tips are designed to help you get 
the most out of using Avery® products with your computer system. 
Each tip addresses how a specific product interacts 
with different software products and printers.
http://www.avery.com/help/printing_tips.jsp

See also : Fiskars - Crafting glossary
Crafts Glossary

From Alenka's Shop - Print - Cut - Create
Supply Resources and Tips
http://www.recipecards.net/supplies.shtml

Thinking about purchasing a printer?
http://www.inkmkr.com/purchasedecisions.html
Before You Buy Your Next Printer...
http://www.maxpatchink.com/buying-tips.shtml
Basic Facts on Inkjet Printers
http://printscan.about.com/cs/inkjetprinter1/a/inkjet_basics.htm
**Related page: info of interest to scrapbookers, interested in "wide format" printers - 
for printing 12 x 12 page layouts

Tips for buying a printer
Personal Printers: The Essential Buying Guide  : May 18, 2004
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1584125,00.asp

Printers Manufacturers Resource sites
find drivers, faq's, guides and more
Canon | Epson | Hewlett Packard | Lexmark

See articles/resources at PCWorld.com re: Photo Printers
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/browse/0,cat,1101,sortIdx,1,00.asp

Printer Reviews
http://www.printer-reviews.info/printer-manufacturers/

Laser printer reviews
http://www.laser-printer-reviews.org/

Photo Printer reviews
http://www.steves-digicams.com/printers.html

Visit these sites for more "Reviews"
PC Magazine - Printer product reviews
ZDNet - Printer product reviews
ZDNet Reviews by catergory
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/2001-1_16-0.html?tag=crhd
Peripherals
http://reviews-zdnet.com.com/Peripherals/2001-3132_16-0.html?tag=ont-peri

Use some of the sites for Comparison Shopping / sites often have consumer reviews

Major Printer Manufacturers  Shopping Websites: 
*read about the features of their products, then try and find your best deals on them.
some manufactures may offer special deals directly from them.
Canon  - Printer index | Epson | HP | Lexmark

Some of my own tips:
When I want only to print a graphic or particular part/wording of a webpage:
I highlight it by dragging my mouse over what I want to print -
unclick mouse, when area is highlighted, then from file/print option
choose "selection" - and the highlighted section you have 
highlighted, should be all that you will see printed.

Also you can choose from your file/print menu - if you only want to
print out a partcular "frame" from a web page. As sometimes - just pressing
the print button on a "framed" page will get you the "main" or sidebar frame.

Make sure that you check the properties for your printer - to save ink,
print out webpages with just wording on it, in grayscale. Unless you have a need for color.
You may also want to print some pages in landscape mode
vesus portrait - so check that property too (usually under paper size). 
*Rememer - sometimes printers
will save your last usage settings, so just double check, just how your printer is set  to print,
before you print anything important.

For Webmasters: Design Tip ~ "Build Print-Friendly Pages"
www.netmechanic.com/news/vol4/design_no8.htm

Related information you may find useful:
See on my LibrarySupportStaff.com website
Computer Care & Cleaning Tips page - includes "printer care"
librarysupportstaff.com/4compcare.html

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Printing and Digital Photo helpful tips and resources
see too : my page with resource links for printing photos on fabric

Best Advice: Digital Photo Printing Tips 
http://www.beststuff.com/article.php3?story_id=4314

Technical Information Bulletin
Kodak Digital Learning Center - Printer Tips
www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/dlc/book1/chapter4/index.shtml

Specific Printer Settings Info
www.kodak.com/US/en/digital/dlc/book1/chapter4/printerSettings1.shtml

Tips for Printing Digital Pictures
http://www.kodak.com/
and
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/service/tib/tib4189.shtml
See what other information Kodak has to share with you on Taking Great Pictures
>And see also
Photo Printing Tips
Print photo-quality images from a digital camera.
www.techtv.com/callforhelp/answerstips/story/0,24330,2254606,00.html

Digital Focus: An Easier Way to Print
Tricks to use and traps to avoid; all about resizing.
pcworld.shopping.yahoo.com/yahoo/article/0,aid,106428,00.asp
More Photo Printing Tips 
We demystify the relationship between resolution, sharpness, and print quality.
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/article/0,aid,115656,00.asp
Fight Photo Fade-Out 
To keep your digital prints vivid, you need the right match-up of printer, paper, and ink.
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/printable/article/0,aid,50663,00.asp
See all  Digital Focus Items on PCWorld.com
http://www.pcworld.com/howto/locations/0,loc,81,00.asp
See all articles on Printers
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/browse/0,cat,1620,sortIdx,1,00.asp

Other info of interest for Digital Photographers or  for those 
thinking about buying a digital camera

Adobe Photoshop software - Adobe Digital Kids Club - lots of tips
Digital imaging tips
Though digital technology has revolutionized photography, taking a good photograph remains a challenge. 
Take advantage of these tips provided by top professional photographers.
http://www.adobe.com/education/digkids/tips/main.html

What to Look for in a Digital Camera - from Lexmark the printer manufacturer
http://www.lexmark.com/US/solutions/home/develop/articles/digital_camera_advice.html

Visit this site for lots of advice
PCPhotoMagazine
http://www.pcphotomag.com/

Digital Photography Reviews
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/

Reviews Samples Galleries
http://www.dpreview.com/gallery/
Below are listed the galleries currently available, please note that all images have been reduced by 50% from their original size for easier viewing in your browser and compressed at a slightly higher JPEG compression to speed loading. 
http://www.dpreview.com/gallery/

Digital Camera Resource page
http://www.dcresource.com/

Digital Camera HQ (Headquarters)
http://www.digitalcamera-hq.com/

Imaging Resource.com / Product Reviews and MORE!
http://www.imaging-resource.com/

PCPhoto Review.com
http://www.pcphotoreview.com/defaultcrx.aspx

See articles/resources at PCWorld.com re: Photo Printers
http://www.pcworld.com/resource/browse/0,cat,1101,sortIdx,1,00.asp

**Note: See some of these above links and others on my Print software help  page
http://www.teas2dine4.com/4printsoftware.html

More for the Digital Camera owners  /  Imaging Tutorials
http://www.dcviews.com/tutors.htm

PHOTO PAPER
Paper for printing digital photos
Price comparison sites
Ink jet photo paper
http://www.mysimon.com/4007-4056_8-0.html

Photo and specialty paper
http://www1.bottomdollar.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=474/

Photo paper and more - price comparisons
http://www.price.com/computing/drill.html?epg=3188&tci=2974

Related info
Read online articles from eDigitalPhoto.com
Ink And Paper http://www.edigitalphoto.com/ink_paper/

  •  Worth The Paper It’s Printed On | New Ink Jet Papers From Adorama |Joe Farace , June, 2004  
  •  Creative Paper For Your Printer | The Effect Can Be What You Put The Image On | Rick Sammon , January, 2003  
  •  Adorama ProJet Ink Jet Papers | Joe Farace , January, 2001|  
  •  Archival Inks For Ink Jet Printers | Darryl C. Nicholas , July, 2000
http://www.edigitalphoto.com/ink_paper/

Canon Bubble Jet Printers / Photo Design tips and tutorials
http://bj.canon.co.jp/english/photodesign/

Related article of interest:
Web Design: Getting Your Photos Ready to Go Online
It’s essential to show your work from a distance and
up close to display all the details of your
craftsmanship.
by Zino Vogiatzis
There are two types of images used in designing a Web
site: photos of your work and graphics that help
provide a visual context for your Web pages. We will
cover photos in this column.
http://www.craftsreport.com/november03/ct.html


Related info - excerpt quoted from EPhotozine.com
Scanning and printing techniques, tips and advice
http://www.ephotozine.com/techniques/index.cfm?subject=15
Specialist photography techniques, tips and advice
We've put some of the more specialist, or unique techniques in this section. 
There's a lot to get through, ranging from taking pictures of the moon to shark photography.
For anyone interested in digital-imaging there are a number of related techniques included too.
http://www.ephotozine.com/techniques/index.cfm?subject=10

Digital imaging techniques, tips and advice
If you're not using Paint Shop Pro or Photoshop, there are a number of techniques here that may be better suited to you. 
http://www.ephotozine.com/techniques/index.cfm?subject=11

Also see
PlanetPhotoShop.com
http://www.planetphotoshop.com/tutorials.html


Printer & Printing Info for Scrapbookers
**note: find Lots of resource links for Scrapbooking printables, tips, tutorials, etc. on 4scrapbkprint.html

Visit these links for product reviews, price
comparisons, etc. for wide format printers
Wide Format Printers.org
http://www.wide-format-printers.org/index.php3

Epson Stylus Color 3000 > Reviews > Wide format
printer ideal for graphics and CAD,CAM
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Epson_Stylus_Color_3000__Review_5303498

Purchasing 12 x 12 paper
For use with wide format inkjet printers (such as the
Epson Photo 2200, Photo 1280, 1270, 1520, etc.),
PremierArt Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper for Epson
12" x 12" Album Paper   Double-Sided Sheets - Print
both sides of sheet
http://www.atlex.com/Epson/more/scrapbook_paper.htm
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Reviews for Canon printer:
Fast, Professional, Wide Format Photo Printing
The Canon i9100 is the 2003 flagship of Canon's line
of photo printers, the wide format i9100 Photo Printer
replaces the S9000. The i9100 will appeal to
professional level digital photographers wanting the
highest quality photo printing with exceptionally fast
print speeds.
http://www.steves-digicams.com/2003_reviews/canon_i9100.html

Price comparisons
Canon I9100 Wide Format Printer 4800X1200DPI Inkjet
4.2PPM 13X19 Color USB
http://tinyurl.com/2759q

Epinions
Epson Stylus Photo 1280 Inkjet Printer
The Printer
Since we were replacing a wide format inkjet printer,
the replacement also had to be a wide format printer.
The Stylus 1280 is capable of printing on paper up to
13" wide and 19" long. This allows us to print 4 sided
brochures up to 8.5 x 11 size format. The Epson Stylus
3000 inkjet was also capable of printing 11x17 format,
but the biggest difference is the Stylus Photo 1280 is
capable of borderless printing and the Stylus 3000
couldn't.
http://www.epinions.com/content_63918280324
 

Online article to read:
Excerpt quoted:

PRINTING SIMPLY DIGITAL SCRAPBOOK LAYOUTS AND PAPERS
By Michelle Shefveland
Jul 1, 2003, 3:00am
e most frequently asked question we have received is
“How do you print your layouts and papers?" It is our
hope that this tutorial will help answer all your
questions and help you gain confidence about printing
our papers for traditional scrapbooking, as well as
gain understanding about how to print your finished
digital layouts in an archival manner.

Some very exciting news is that in a recent press
release, Epson announced their new products for
scrapbookers: Epson Matte Scrapbook Photo Paper to be
Offered for Standard 12" x 12" and Letter Size Photo
Albums, and Epson Semi-gloss Scrapbook Photo Paper to
be Offered in Letter Size.

Read complete article at:
http://www.scrapjazz.com/resources/article_154.shtml

Articles/Tips from Creating Keepsakes:

PRINTING ON 12 X 12 PAPER
PRINTING DIRECTLY TO YOUR 12 X 12 CARDSTOCK WITHOUT A 12 X 12 PRINTER.
PRINTING ON 12X12 CARDSTOCK WITH A REGULAR PRINTER
PRINTING 12X12 TITLE WITH A REGULAR PRINTER

Read this tip in:  Digital Scrapper / ScrappersGuide.com
In this Issue: 
A note from Linda: Computer Woes
Tip of the Week: Printing Possibilities
Featured Tutorial: Brag Book
ISSN# 1545-8792 | March 17, 2004 |Volume 2, Issue 6
Printing Possibilities
from: http://www.scrappersguide.com/ds_current.html

See directions for resizing a 12 x 12 page for printing in this HP Scrapbooking project page
http://h30039.www3.hp.com/scrapbooking/projects_12_2003/winter_window_inst.asp
Window on Winter *PDF file

Tutorial using PSP8 for resizing a 12 x 12 layout
http://www.cottagearts.net/tutorial_resizing_layout_using_psp.html

Related : from Creative Scrapbooking
 Scanning & Stitching Scrapbook Album Layouts
by Cynthia Anning
http://www.creativescrapbooking.com/topics/scanning.htm
and see
Scanning or Photographing a Layout For The Web
Scanning a 12 x 12 Layout
http://www.cndcountrygifts.com/layoutsonline.html


Printing tips for Scrapbookers
http://www.scrapbookscrapbook.com/print-tips.html

Raggedy Scrapping Printing tips
http://www.raggedyscrappin.com/store/WSAncillary.asp?id=3

Specialty Paper Printing - Vellum

Scrapbooking 101 | Printing on Vellum
http://www.scrapbooking101.net/articles/printingonvellum.html

Organized Scrapbooks | Printing On Vellum
http://organizedscrapbooks.com/article55.html

From HP (Hewlett Packard)
Printing on vellum and cardstock
By Jill Miller
http://h30039.www3.hp.com/scrapbooking/projects_05_2004/printing_vellum.asp
**note see more HP Techniques & Tips
Cutting-edge projects to capture your memories

the Vintage Workshop
Paper Craft Tips & Tricks 
Inkjet printing on papers and vellums 
http://www.thevintageworkshop.com/papercraft.html

Tip from Kindred Creations
 Printing on Vellum Scraps
http://create.kindredcreations.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=66

Printing Tips - Paper & More : Printing on vellum
http://www.paperandmore.com/articles/104-printing-vellum.html

From Fiskars - Vellum Tips

Related - Buying Vellum online - a few examples
Inkjet printer - vellum
http://www.edps-nj.com/vellum.html
http://www.thecraftypc.com/funpapers.html
CraftersPaper&Supply
http://www.crafterspaperandsupply.com/paper.htm
Paper&More
http://www.paperandmore.com/cat-vellum.html
Here is a link to a store [Artpaper.com] that sells really pretty
Printed Floral Translucent Vellum
http://www.artpaper.com/papers/vellum_printed.html

Nice for a wedding invitation : Wedding Gown Embellished Vellum Panel
http://www.mygatsby.com/product.jsp?ProductID=397159
**Related: From the PaperZone Crafter Corner
How to Make...A Wedding Invitation
Simple instruction for the bride who wants a unique, one-of-a-kind look.
also Look at:  http://www.allcrafts.net/mywedding.htm
and
see the Wedding Printables on the main page


From PCCrafter.com bulletin board topic thread
 Topic how-to print on Tissue Paper
http://198.65.158.173/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=43105 

From Avery
 The following printing tips are designed to help you get the most out of using Avery® products
with your computer system. 
Each tip addresses how a specific product interacts with different software products and printers.
http://www.avery.com/help/printing_tips.jsp

Here is a neat idea for Cardstock
FULL COLOR Fantasy/Medieval Cardstock Building Kits & Figures
http://www.microtactix.com/site/vcmain.shtml

Related for Scrapbookers
  Technique Challenge: Printing Textured Words
Computer Printed Text Can Add Texture and Dimension to Your Layouts
by Your Guide 
http://scrapbooking.about.com/library/weekly/blprintingwords.htm


From ScrapJazz
Scanning Tips | By Andrea Steed
http://www.scrapjazz.com/resources/article_36.shtml

Both of these printer manufacturers : Hewlett Packard and Lexmark have Scrapbooking resources
with templates, printables, how to's and more.
Hewlett Packard (HP)
http://h30039.www3.hp.com/scrapbooking/home/index.php
  Learn the basics of creating scrapbooks with your printer, digital camera and scanner. 
http://h30039.www3.hp.com/scrapbooking/articles_howtos/index.asp

Visit Lexmarks Scrapbooking resources
http://www.lexmark.com/US/solutions/home/develop/articles/scrapbooking.html

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Creating Your Own Creations - Using what you may already have installed on your computer

Additonal ideas/tools for creating cards or printables with software you may already have installed:

Create Your Own Mother's Day Card 
Make homemade cards in Microsoft Word.
It's easy and more meaningful than a store-bought card.
By James Kim
http://www.techtv.com

Kids' Birthday Gift Enclosure Card Using Microsoft Word
childparenting.about.com/cs/kidsparties/a/birthdaycard1.htm

Making Christmas Cards with Microsoft Word
kcs.kana.k12.wv.us/paulascorner/ChristmasCards.html

Spring Into Creativity 
Excerpt quoted from Microsoft page
Windows XP puts your imagination in charge, making it easy to create greeting cards with your own photos,
spice up your home movies with new sound effects and turn them into video screen savers, 
turn your computer into the party jukebox, and more.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/experiences/create/
Create a Personalized Greeting Card with Your Digital Photos
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/digitalphotography/getstarted/printit/greetingcard.asp

From North Country Times Design your own cards with PowerPoint
Use PowerPoint to Create Email Greeting Cards
http://desktoppub.about.com/b/a/043808.htm

WordPerfect 9
Perfect Holiday Projects 
http://www.smartcomputing.com

WordPerfect Templates...
Using them, Editing them and Creating your own!
http://www.ccd.bnl.gov/LINK.bnl/1995/Apr95/template.html

In Microsoft Word or Corel WordPerfect, how can I create a resume?
http://kb.indiana.edu/data/agst.html

Scrapbook Journaling in MS Word

Having Fun with Word Art - Titles and Journaling  - 4 layouts | 
Excerpt quoted from website
This article includes projects for intermediate to advanced scrapbookers. 
Familiarity with MS Word is recommended.
You don’t have to be a computer guru to incorporate graphics into your layouts.
With a few clicks of the mouse you will learn how to use WordArt to reverse text,
create white/clear lettering, overlap words in a title, format journaling to surround 
a picture and apply a shape to your text.
http://scrapbooking.com/cgi-bin/Phase_2/article.pl?serial=8281

For purcha$e : Scrapbook and Craft Template CD's for MS Word
http://www.ginabear.com/catalog/TemplateCDs/ScrapbookTemplates.htm

Check  also the resource links on the Scrapbooking Printables and more page

From Hewlett Packard
Making cards with an all-in-one printer/scanner
h71036.www7.hp.com/hho/cache/157-0-0-225-121.aspx

Making cards with Microsoft Word
www.amphi.com/~technology/techclass/word.html

Business card templates for MS Word
www.printingforless.com/bcardtemplates.html

See this online article
Skip those package deals when making invitations
BY LARRY MAGID
Special to the Mercury News 
http://www.pcanswer.com/articles/sjm_invite.htm

Do you need the "right words" or verse to place on your Invitations or Cards that you may want to create & print?
Check out the free verses, advice and information available at: Verse It.com

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Inexpensive services and software options for Printables

Greeting Haus Printables - $9.95 per year for membership
Excerpt quoted from website
Check our latest designs to print your own greeting cards, invitations, and calendars.
Members get a great selection of printable cards & calendars, ultimate convenience, and excellent results. 
Print from your own PC and inkjet printer.
www.greetinghaus.com/

PictureBuzz.com - Join for only $12.95 per year.
Excerpt quoted from website:
PictureBUZZ.com, the web’s most innovative and powerful solution for all your personal printing needs. 
Whether you want a birthday card, photo calendar or complete photo scrapbook, you’ll find it all here at pictureBUZZ.com.
You can even create your own custom photo prints - just lay your images out on pages and print them on your desktop printer. 
 http://www.picturebuzz.com/

Creative Treasures by DJ
Printables Club - Join for only $14.95 per year 
over 800 printables a year
http://www.treasuresfromdj.net/exclusive.html

Hallmark Card Studio Products
http://www.hallmarkcardstudio.com/products.html
Read online review:
http://www.beststuff.com/article.php3?story_id=3922

The pcHug Club - monthly fee
 $7.95 per month! ($6.95 per month when you join for a year at a time!)
Excerpt quoted from site
The pcHugClub is full of all the things you need for your creations. 
From custom images, scrapbook pieces, tags, desktop elements, recipe cards to calendars and more! 
Each month we add new and fun content valued at over $31.00 - Recently added 2 Creatables to download each month
adding even more for your creations! 
My own comments
*I've been a Hugger, for about 6 months, I love their creations, PC Crafter, employs the most creative of artists.
You will be amazed at what you can do with the incredible variety of graphics offered!
http://www.pccrafter.com/pchugclub/

See separate page with these and more Software suggestions for creating stuff on your computer so you can PRINT IT.

Listing of various Greeting Card Software Programs
http://www.greetingcardsreview.com/indexes/software.html
 

Online Invitations Services

DON'T PRINT - Create Invitations for Email delivery
Would  you like to send Email Invitations
Use these services:

Evite.com 
excerpt quoted from site~
Evite is the web's leading online invitation service making it easy to get people together and best of all, it's FREE!

Regards.com
http://www.regards.com

Online Photo Services
Create Photo Cards Online at Photo printer services
These sites are just a few of the sites out ther that provide these types of options. 
They are all FEE based, but it is an easy way to create
unique, cards for certain occasions, and announcements or invitations.
Excerpts quoted from individual sites
Shutterfly.com
Our personalized photo greeting cards and 4x8 photo cards are a great way to keep in touch.
We use 5"x7" card stock with a high-quality gloss finish.
Prices start at just $1.29 per card, including envelopes.

See too:
Snapfish.com  | Ofoto.com

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Make sure that you have the proper printing supplies handy.
T-shirt transfer papers, Card Stock, Photo Paper, Magnet Sheets, etc.
Purchase at Local stores, such as Office Supply or Craft Stores
Card Stock in Paper
Tiger Direct usually has good prices on most product lines
Printer Ink/Supplies > Paper Products 
See also : http://www.onpapersupplies.com/products.htm
Excerpt quoted from website Bizrate
Compare prices, product reviews and store ratings for Card Stock in Paper
http://www.bizrate.com
or use NexTag for price comparison on Card Stock paper

Paper for printing digital photos
Price comparison sites
Ink jet photo paper
http://www.mysimon.com/4007-4056_8-0.html

Photo and specialty paper
http://www1.bottomdollar.com/search_attrib.php/page_id=474/

Photo paper and more - price comparisons
http://www.price.com/computing/drill.html?epg=3188&tci=2974

Handmade paper
Excerpt quoted:
"Justpaper.com"  brings you the very best in handmade paper and handmade paper crafts, the unseen, unbelievable range of handmade papers and handmade paper products. 
http://www.justpaper.com/

Inkjet printer - vellum
http://www.edps-nj.com/vellum.html
http://www.thecraftypc.com/funpapers.html
CraftersPaper&Supply
http://www.crafterspaperandsupply.com/paper.htm
Paper&More
http://www.paperandmore.com/cat-vellum.html
Here is a link to a store [Artpaper.com] that sells really pretty
Printed Floral Translucent Vellum
http://www.artpaper.com/papers/vellum_printed.html

Digitally Printable Inserts and labels for CDs and DVDs, Cases, etc.
http://www.effectuality.com/Unprinted_Packaging/ms_inserts_labels.shtml

Google Directory links
Shopping > Crafts > Supplies > Paper

Craft Site Directory: Craft Supplies 
http://www.craftsitedirectory.com/supplies/supplies3.html

CraftsFair Online
http://www.craftsfaironline.com/Paper.html
http://www.craftsfaironline.com/Supplies.html

More Craft Supply Web Resources *this is a small sample of what is available online for crafters
*some have discounts for bulk purchases, for groups, clubs, or crafters who sell their items

BJ Craft Supplies
Create-for-less  "Create more - Spend Less"
Excerpts quoted from website:
online articles for crafters: Top Creative Picks | Hot Trends | Craft Business Advice | Craft Techniques

CreateForLess is proud to be an official Girl Scouts USA licensed vendor. Check out our craft and scrapbooking supplies designed exclusively for Girl Scouts? - paper, cookie cutters, stamps and more
www.createforless.com/

CraftsChannel - "a place to get the creative stuff you need"
Examples: Greeting Card kits  | T-Shirt Transfer paper
Darice.com   "Your  direct source for craft supplies"
DecalPaper.com
Desktop Supplies / Paper Cardstock
Factory Direct Craft Supplies
Joann's
MagnetValley.com *magnet sheets
Michaels the arts & craft store
MisterArt.com - discount art supplies
Oriental trading - craft supplies, etc.
Sunshine Crafts

Buying Ink for your printers
Usually for best performance you should purchase "manufacturer" suggested ink cartridges for your printers.
Look for deals, rebates, etc. and stock up when you are able to. *Note expiration dates, before buying too much**

Visit Ink Ratings - Reviews of Ink Cartridges
http://www.inkratings.com/

Links to Ink suppliers

4InkJets
http://store.yahoo.com/4inkjets/index.html

All Ink.com
http://www.all-ink.com

123Ink Jets
http://www.123inkjets.com/

The Ink Man Inkjet supplies
http://inkman.4t.com/
 

On the main printables page under the Crafts topic, and the Scrapbooking topic
there are links to sites that also sell supplies.
Search Google's new feature for shopping online "FROOGLE" - "the smart shopping guide"
type in what items, or products you are in need of. 

And finally, save all of your manuals, tips and tutorial sheets that you may have found useful along the way, 

READ ALL THE SCREEN [the RATS Rule for computing]

Follow instructions that website creators of the printables 
have written for your benefit.
Read and print "directions", how tos, etc., and file in 3 ring notebooks,
to keep as your own reference tool.

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One of the reasons that I post so many links to various resources, that often have or repeat information
found on another page, is that you may find certain pages are no longer available. Sometimes a particular webpage may be down, due to server or other problems, or moved and left no forwarding address.
I try to give you more than one option or link to find similar information, or similar printables.

Websites and website pages come and go, if you don't print out the information, when you find it and see it, 
it may not be there when you go back and try to retrieve it again.

Tips for finding lost sites...
**Sometimes** you may be able to find the text information of sites that are no longer 
where you had previously bookmarked them:
use the Wayback Machine of archived webpages -
place the Exact URL webaddress (of the page that you used the last time you visited it)
in the Wayback Machine to find previous versions of the website.
http://www.archive.org

Another tool/tip to use:
- if you do a search in GOOGLE, and you click on a site,and it isn't there any longer or is unavailable -
go back to your search results and click on the "cache" link for a version of the page that Google 
archived the last time it spidered the site.
 Google Web Search Features
Excerpt quoted from Google
In addition to providing easy access to more than 3 billion web pages, 
Google has many special features to help you to find exactly what you're looking for.
http://www.google.com/help/features.html

I have also used Google to locate lost pages - some webpage creators may move their pages, to
another website or different part/or/directory on their hosts web server.  But they may keep the same
name of the actual webpage, when they move or post it somewhere else.
If the page has a different or unusual name - such as "bobstutorial1.htm" - try searching in Google for
just that file name. It won't work for names such as "index.html" or tutorials.html, etc.
as those file names are quite common. 

Try searching for lost content by putting in quotes the title of the page that may be unique to the page or that you remembered seeing on the top of the page.

I try to quote excerpts directly from the web pages that I link to on these pages, that way, if you don't find
a page available any longer - you can try copying and pasting "unique" sentences, from that copy - and put
it in quotes and search on google for it that way. 
**Note** you may very well end up with a link back to my webpage, as this is where you copied the quote from, 
but Google may also turn up other pages, and may have the new page linked to where the content may have moved. It's worth a shot..if finding a past resource is important to you.

Google
Search WWW Search teas2dine4.com 
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