Cheap photo papers?

beibeiteo · 9th July 2002

Dear all,

am looking for 4x6 photo paper. wondering if there is a shop that gives good discounts when we buy in bulk?

thks in advance.

Ian · 10th July 2002

If you are refering to paper used in a darkroom then you'll find that 4" x 6" paper is not a precut size. It's actually a large roll of paper that's cut as it's used and dispensed with a roll cassette and roll easel/cutter.

If however you mean photo quality inkjet or similar paper then you should have specified 'injket paper'

beibeiteo · 10th July 2002

Hi Ian,

thanks for your reply. I am referring to inkjet paper.. sorry for the misunderstanding. The kind that we use to print out from photo printer..

Ian · 10th July 2002

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Originally posted by beibeiteo
Hi Ian,

thanks for your reply. I am referring to inkjet paper.. sorry for the misunderstanding. The kind that we use to print out from photo printer..

Actually in the photo finishing industry a 'photo printer' is an automated printer that uses conventonal photographic papers and chemistry such as an RA-4 printer. The term is also applied to some dye sublimation printers such as the Fuji Pictography series.

The correct term for what you refer to is an 'injket photo-realistic printer' or inkjet photo printer for short.

looteer · 10th July 2002

i usually find that perforated 4"x6" inch papers are expensive. you may get it cheaper by using A4 size photos and print 4 x nearly 4Rs which is much cheaper.....

A4 is 8.27"w x 11.69"h, thus i say you can get near 4R size.....11.69" is still a little short of 2 x 6".....

9th July 2002	#1
beibeiteo New Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Posts: 24	Cheap photo papers? Dear all, am looking for 4x6 photo paper. wondering if there is a shop that gives good discounts when we buy in bulk? thks in advance.

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Ian Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Perth Australia Posts: 2,330	If you are refering to paper used in a darkroom then you'll find that 4" x 6" paper is not a precut size. It's actually a large roll of paper that's cut as it's used and dispensed with a roll cassette and roll easel/cutter. If however you mean photo quality inkjet or similar paper then you should have specified 'injket paper' __________________ The Ang Moh from Hell

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beibeiteo New Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: North Posts: 24	inkjet paper Hi Ian, thanks for your reply. I am referring to inkjet paper.. sorry for the misunderstanding. The kind that we use to print out from photo printer..

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looteer Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 251	i usually find that perforated 4"x6" inch papers are expensive. you may get it cheaper by using A4 size photos and print 4 x nearly 4Rs which is much cheaper..... A4 is 8.27"w x 11.69"h, thus i say you can get near 4R size.....11.69" is still a little short of 2 x 6".....