Value Prints satisfy a wide range of printing needs at very low cost, from proofing a large volume of snapshot files to printing exhibition-quality display murals. The key to getting the highest quality prints is knowing how to prepare files for Value Prints.

Value Prints put you in the position of darkroom technician. Using an image editing program like Photoshop, you can exercise all your creative skills with the knowledge that your image will be printed exactly as received without any additional alterations made by our technicians.

Because Value Prints are our least expensive form of photographic output, Value Prints are often used as test-prints to see how image editing is progressing on a file, just as multiple test prints were often used by our darkroom technicians in the days of optical printing.

DigiTip
If you are working on an image that will be printed big, and want to insure its quality before hand, it's common to submit an 8x10" section of the image for Value Printing before ordering a more expensive enlargement.   

If you want to learn how to maximize Value Print quality, and how to properly prepare and submit files that qualify for Value Printing, see the following articles:

Print-Ready Instructions
How To calibrate a display
Photoshop Tutoring

Since we do not inspect or alter Value Print files before printing, it is important to understand that the printed result is linked solely to the quality of the files. We exercise no control over the result; whether exceptional or horrible... the files themselves get full credit. Ordering Value Prints is like having our printing equipment attached directly to your computer; submitting files is akin to pressing "print"... if the result misses the mark, it's time to return to the file to make any necessary corrections.

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If you are a casual snap-shooter it's worth noting that most digital cameras produce files of suitable quality to be printed using our Value Print service. There is relatively little to lose by running a small order so that you can see the results for yourself. You may be pleasantly surprised. On the other hand, if you want to print/enlarge an important image and are not sure about the quality of your file, we highly recommend using our Pro or Custom Print service so that our technicians will have an opportunity to inspect the file, and correct density, contrast, or color issues before printing.