Printing an image with layers

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Ryan_McBeth
Jan 20, 2007
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When I edit an image using layers, the edited image is not reflected in otehr applications, such as My Photos on my computer. If the picture is printed, either on my printer or from a print lab (ritz camera, costco, snapfish), the base layer is what prints, not the layers corrected image. How can this be fixed?
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Exaspera
Jan 20, 2007
I think that’s because the print labs only print jpegs. Save a copy of each print, and flatten the layers on the copy to take it to the print lab.

I’m sure there is probably an easier way to do this, not to worry. Someone will happen upon this thread and help you some more.
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chrisjbirchall
Jan 20, 2007
the edited image is not reflected in otehr applications

Switch on "Maximizing Compatibility" in your Preferences.

If the picture is printed, either on my printer or from a print lab… …the base layer is what prints

If you print to your inkjet directly from the open file in Photoshop, what you see on screen will be what gets printed. To print directly from Windows Explorer (not recommended for a multitude of reasons) see the above on Maximize Compatibility.

When sending images to a lab, Margaret’s advice is bang on the button. Save out a flattened version as a Maximum Quality Jpeg or as a TIFF.

It is always best to liase with your lab to ensure you are saving your files at their preferred resolution and in the colour space of their system.
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Tim_Andersen
Jan 20, 2007
Chris,

If, as you say, you are printing to an inkjet from an open file in Photoshop…is there any reason to flatten the layers first? I never flatten prior to printing…and have no problems. But George DeWolfe in his recent book "Digital Photography Fine Print Workshop" recommends flattening the file before printing…however he doesn’t explain why.

Thanks…Tim
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Rod
Jan 21, 2007
wrote:
Chris,

If, as you say, you are printing to an inkjet from an open file in Photoshop…is there any reason to flatten the layers first? I never flatten prior to printing…and have no problems. But George DeWolfe in his recent book "Digital Photography Fine Print Workshop" recommends flattening the file before printing…however he doesn’t explain why.

Thanks…Tim

On a slower computer leaving layers open can take
a little longer to process the file before it
starts to print. Not a big deal though.
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chrisjbirchall
Jan 21, 2007
As I understand it, Photoshop automatically sends a flattened version of the open file to the printer. If you have a layer’s visibility turned OFF, then that layer’s effect or contents will NOT appear in the print.

You can assume therefore, that what you see on screen is what will be sent to the printer driver.

Perhaps George DeWolfe meant you should always flatten a file before sending it out to a lab for printing.

Chris.
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Tim_Andersen
Jan 21, 2007
Chris,

Thanks for the reply. I learn something new about Photoshop almost every time I visit this forum.

Tim

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