Sorta on topic, large format printing

[JR719]

I'm in need of a large format, poster sized, printing service. I'm not going to drop the cash for the equipment as this is the first time it has been requested. We will be in need of around 10 to 20 poster prints. All different shots as I understand. So far I'm looking at 60 bucks a pop, I'm sure there is cheaper out there, anyone know of a good printing service?

 

[PL-Reef]

mpix.com don't know the price off had, check them out though, they're great.

 

[VoidRaven]

Define "poster sized" prints. Mpix.com does 20x30 prints for $25.

 

[JR719]

20x30 may work. Wife has to meet with the guy today and hopefully get a defined size. Originally thinking may be around 24x36 or 33x44.
I ran across a site that will do 24x36 for 19.95, and 33x44 for 34.95. That does not sound all too bad, and printed with a Fuji.

 

[BlueCorn]

20 x 30 is the largest that I've printed with Mpix but I've happy with them overall.

If you're going to shell out that kind of money you should make sure that you view the prints on a color managed workstation before hand to make sure that the print matches what you see on your screen.

I use a Colorvision spyder2 to keep my display calibrated but there are lots of products out there.

 

[JR719]

Thanks for the tip beerguy, I know the wife does something to calibrate, but I have no idea what it is. She is the one who really does all the work, I kinda just play and take a few photo's for her.

 

[gregr]

West Coast Imaging has been my printer for the last few years- they've been great.

 

[Ebn]

White House Custom Color has been mine for awhile. Largest print that I've used them for is 36x48 which looked great.