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Recommended online printers

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Posted by John Swift on July 6, 2009 at 1:02 PM
It seems my Epson 1290 has not taken well to the extended lay off it's had and is now depositing marks on any print I make. As I don't really print that much I wondered whether there are any online printers that are recommended, also any mat cutting services?

Regards

JohnS
Posted by JMACTAVISH on July 6, 2009 at 2:03 PM
photobox
cheap and good quality

I print up to 44" with a couple of large Epson and Canon printers, but when I want 12x18 or smaller I'll use Photobox, in all honesty they're pretty unbeatable for price/quality and turnaround time.

John
Posted by Tom_W on July 6, 2009 at 2:50 PM
Peakimaging
Posted by Graham Goddard on July 6, 2009 at 3:14 PM
Peak imaging for me too.
Posted by Danielle Nichol on July 6, 2009 at 4:17 PM
www.dscolourlabs.co.uk or peak imaging

:cool:
Posted by John Swift on July 6, 2009 at 4:54 PM
Many thanks everyone.
Posted by Matt Doggett on July 7, 2009 at 4:23 AM
I've had some excellent prints from metro colour lab

http://metrocolourlab.com/
Posted by John Swift on July 7, 2009 at 6:59 AM
I rang peak imaging but they don't cut mats so I'm still in need on that front. If anyone can help me out I'd be most grateful.

Regards

JohnS
Posted by Nick on July 7, 2009 at 7:12 AM
John,

Check your Yellow pages for a local framer, or an art supplies shop. They'll most likely be happy to cut mounts for you - more so if you can give them a batch of 2 or 3 rather than singles.

Posted by Duncan Armour on July 7, 2009 at 7:39 AM
Tend to use "framing fantastic" for mounts ordering large batches of one size to get the cost down. DSColour labs for printing - fantastic quality if you follow a colour managed work-flow at great prices.
Posted by Justin on July 7, 2009 at 7:44 AM
They have a small minimum order but if you need a few mounts,or more, I've seen COTSWOLD MOUNTS recommended by many people.
Posted by Ben Gardner on July 7, 2009 at 8:57 AM
If your looking for prints I use photobox and have been very happy with there service.

Actpix are great aswell for top of the range stuff.......not cheap though