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Kodak EKTATHERM 1400 8,5x14 Zoll glänzend 50sheets
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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The Kodak 1400 is a dye-sublimation printer which produces continuous tone prints that are indistinguishable from photographic prints. This is by contrast with inkjet and laser prints which use individual dots to produce colour. Although photographic inkjet printers are now extremely fine, there is still a perceptible difference if you look carefully enough. The Kodak prints come out on genuine Kodak photographic paper, and, in their main advantage over photographic inkjet, they are also laminated with a very fine coating which protects them from damage.
There are lots of dye-sublimation printers on the market, but most produce only small prints, typically at a substantially higher price than you would pay at a lab. The Kodak, by contrast, prints on paper up to 216 x 356 (ie, this size), with an image size up to about 212 x 310. There are only two choices of finish -- gloss or matt -- which will disappoint professional photographers who may have a different preference. This particular size of paper is only available as gloss.
If you want to print up to A4 size, it is essential that you buy this size of paper, and not the A4 size! This is because the printer has to grip the paper, and to do so it has a maximum imageable area which is marginally smaller than the width, but substantially shorter than the length. If you want to print on A4 with quite a large border -- for example, to place in an A4 frame -- the A4 size will probably suit you well. If, on the other hand, you want to fill A4, you need to go up to this size.
That's it, really. Cost per print is about £1.50, which compares quite well with a pro-lab's prints at this size, and is cheaper than the £2.00 or so to print premium inkjet prints on premium paper. The quality is first rate, provided that you keep the printer clean. If you don't, then the images degrade, especially if you don't use it for a while. Fortunately a bit of cleaning and care are all it needs.
There are lots of dye-sublimation printers on the market, but most produce only small prints, typically at a substantially higher price than you would pay at a lab. The Kodak, by contrast, prints on paper up to 216 x 356 (ie, this size), with an image size up to about 212 x 310. There are only two choices of finish -- gloss or matt -- which will disappoint professional photographers who may have a different preference. This particular size of paper is only available as gloss.
If you want to print up to A4 size, it is essential that you buy this size of paper, and not the A4 size! This is because the printer has to grip the paper, and to do so it has a maximum imageable area which is marginally smaller than the width, but substantially shorter than the length. If you want to print on A4 with quite a large border -- for example, to place in an A4 frame -- the A4 size will probably suit you well. If, on the other hand, you want to fill A4, you need to go up to this size.
That's it, really. Cost per print is about £1.50, which compares quite well with a pro-lab's prints at this size, and is cheaper than the £2.00 or so to print premium inkjet prints on premium paper. The quality is first rate, provided that you keep the printer clean. If you don't, then the images degrade, especially if you don't use it for a while. Fortunately a bit of cleaning and care are all it needs.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Dye sub superior
26 Jan 2007
I purchased the Kodak 1400 printer (dye sub). I was not disappointed. I am a photographer and I am partial to chemical prints. This printer and paper is the closest you can get to that. The output is outstanding. I plan to purchase another printer. The paper I purchased was the glossy 8.5x14. I can do packages in Photoshop. I once again have control over my output, the same as I had with a chemical darkroom but without the chemicals. Read the instructions on how to calibrate the printer. Pop the paper into the tray and watch the print with amazement. I love you Kodak. The package comes with a ribbon and paper so you use what comes in the box together. There are no ink cartridges to have to buy. Also it prints very fast. The colors are rich. There is not enough that I can say about this. I wish Kodak would make a printer that does larger prints. I would get that too. I can do 4-4x6, 2-5x7, 1-8x10 with this paper. No hit or misses like ink jet.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Durability matters in my business
19 Jan 2007
I manufacture photo sculptures, a.k.a. photo cutouts, by laminating prints made with this kit to acrylic and then cutting away the background. That's a lot of handling and opportunity for scratches and scuffs.
These prints are not only up to the job, they produce vibrant colors, great contrast, and they are even waterproof!
These prints are not only up to the job, they produce vibrant colors, great contrast, and they are even waterproof!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
If you own the Kodak 1400, this is excellent
22 Jun 2008
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This paper and dye-sublimation ink ribbon kit only work on Kodak's 1400 dye-sub printer - which to my mind is a great unit. Since Kodak has discontinued the printer, though, this review will only be useful to those who already own the 1400 printer (you know who you are!). And I presume that those people have already used this paper kit.
If not, it's great because it allows for the full 8x12 inch printout (essentially the full 1.5 ratio of the 35MM film image or the typical DSLR image chip). Like Kodak's other dye subs (or any dye sub printers) there are no ink jets to dry out and clog - so if you don't use this printer for, say, 6 months (or years), the next print will come out as good as the first. But again, this is something that dye sub owners already know.
If not, it's great because it allows for the full 8x12 inch printout (essentially the full 1.5 ratio of the 35MM film image or the typical DSLR image chip). Like Kodak's other dye subs (or any dye sub printers) there are no ink jets to dry out and clog - so if you don't use this printer for, say, 6 months (or years), the next print will come out as good as the first. But again, this is something that dye sub owners already know.
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