Digital BW, The Print

Hi Folks-

You can now sign up for the February BW Exchange.

*limited to 15 plus 3 alternates (make 14 prints)
*letter sized BW prints
*due on West Coast by Feb. 4, 2003

Details below.

If you are interested please signup BY EMAIL TO: tomoc@...

I will reply to you by email to save space in this forum.

Cheers and Happy Holidays,

Tom O'Connell
tomoc@...

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February - Print Exchange data sheet

* Sign up will be limited to the first 15 PLUS 3 alternates.

*Prints are digital BW on either letter (8x5 x 11) or A4 (European
equivalent) paper.

* Alternates should also send sets of prints by "due date" (if not
needed, they will automatically be the first included in the next 3
spots available (one of the next two months). To date virtually all
alternates have been included in current month.

* Prints must arrive on West Coast U.S. by Feb 4.

* Prints must include return prepaid label and shipping container.
Please fix label to return container to avoid mix-up in the sorting
process.

* Prints can be BOTH Letter and A4. This is a shipping challenge. It 
is
imperative that all prints be shipped in a container that will
accommodate BOTH SIZES of paper since the return will include both
sizes. The MEDIUM Fedex or UPS box fits the SMALL Box inside for very
easy return and the SMALL BOX neatly holds both sizes of print. DO NOT
SEAL THE SMALL BOX... maybe add a little tissue or newspaper for
protection. PLEASE FIX THE RETURN LABEL ON THE SMALL BOX SO I DON'T 
MESS
UP WHO THE PRINTS GO TO. This would be the method STRONGLY PREFERRED 
for
quick easy turnaround. Sending prints in the manufacturer's paper box
WILL NOT WORK... A4 will not fit in letter, nor will letter fit in A4.
Again, please attach your shipping label correctly to the box...this 
is
occasionally critical as it gets confusing sorting. Please limit your
use of TAPE...more damage is done to prints from tape than lack of
packing (most newbies overpack).

* Prints should all be enclosed in individual glassine/plastic holders
with a description sheet facing the back (for sorting). PLEASE NOTE 
THE
EXCHANGE MONTH THE PRINTS ARE ENTERED IN (I usually have 3 months 
being
shipped at once). The print protectors are available from many 
sources,
small quantities are for sale at inkjetart.com... larger quantities 
all
over the internet. The description should include at least: Print 
title,
your name, shooting data, printing data. At a minimum this should
include printer, inkset, software (including print driver/software). 
Any
comments or stories on workflow would be very interesting and welcome.

* After I receive 15 sign ups and 3 alternates (who will send in
prints), I will post a "closed" on the forum. The alternates are to 
fill
the exchange if we have a "drop out" or "late shipper" but I will not
enlarge past the 15 level so those who chose to can print early and 
mail
off the 14 prints. If any of the 15 participants are late, their 
prints
will be replaced by any I might have from Alternates so we can start
shipping prints on the due date to accommodate all those people who
always get them in on time.

* Any suggestions for this exchange or future ones solicited and 
welcome
(all the ideas came from the forum anyhow...unless you REALLY like 
them,
then they ARE mine ).