"Home of the 10cent print!"
Our Mission: "To be the leading provider of Online Digital Photographic Printing" 
- You upload your images.
- You fill out your details.
- We print the files on real Photographic Paper.
- We check the print quality.
- We pack and send the order to you within two days.
- We accept responsibility for lost or damaged orders.
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Please note: This printing service is not available for Commercial Photographers within the Port Macquarie/Hastings area.
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"What a great service, I'm very impressed. I uploaded my photos at 2.30pm in the afternoon and they arrived the next morning." Deane, Sydney, NSW
"I ordered some photos yesterday and they arrived in under 24 hours and the quality is awesome! Thanks heaps, Ill be back for more !" Chris Young Photography, TAS
"The quality of the photos and the time in which they were processed and returned has exceeded my expectations" Andrew Ward, Armidale, NSW
"Just letting you know my order arrived today.
Fantastic prints and a fantastic service!!!
Well done!!" Ryan Taylor, Sydney, NSW
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RATIOS - ASPECT RATIO
Aspect ratio is the relationship of the width of an image to its height, of its horizontal to vertical dimensions.
Some digital cameras let you select an aspect ratio that matches standard print sizes, such as 6"x4" (3:2 ratio).
Some digital cameras default to different ratios, the most common other than 3:2 is 4:3.
For files not shot in a 3:2 ratio, care must be taken to get the desired aspect ratio with editing software as
any photos will need to be in the same ratio as the print selected or WHITE EDGES WILL APPEAR ON YOUR FINISHED PRINTS.
If selecting a border on your print and you don't have the correct ratio, those prints will have an odd sized border on some sides.
* If you wish to print say an 14"x11", you would need to place the 14:11 ratio print on an 18:12 (ie:3:2) ratio canvas.
TYPE OF PAPER & FINISH
We print on Real Photographic Paper using RA-4 processing.
Our main paper is Lustre Paper.
The Photographic paper we use gives outstanding sharpness, true colour reproduction, pure whites & neutral tone gradation.
It is extremely resistant to scratches, pressure marks and static & has excellent image stability.
FILE SIZES
Send your files saved JPEG Format ONLY.
You do not need to resize any of your files at all if you do not wish to, as long as they are under 5 MB.
We will reject any files over 5 MB each.
FILE SIZES WORKFLOW
You do not have to resize if you do not want to - You may send your original files.
Errors might occur in transmition due to sending too many large files in one hit.
For maximum workflow we suggest that your files not be over 2MB each.
Please note that our Photographic Printing Machine can make a very nice 18"x12" print from a 1MB file.
Send through test files for printing if you are unsure.
Errors might occur when sending multiple orders over 100MB
Feel free to send your order through in small lots of say 50-100 - We will refund postage on multiple orders.
BORDERS We recommend a 4mm white border if your prints are to be framed or if you are not sure about the ratio.
BLEEDING
Please note: The D-Lab will crop 2% from the outer edge of the image through 'bleeding'.
If you do not wish to lose any of the image, please specify 'Borders' on your prints.
COLOUR SPACE / PROFILE
We recommend you read this article from Will Crockett
"sRGB vs Adobe RGB: The Truth" - http://www.shootsmarter.com/infocenter/wc025.html
So please set everything to srgb.
* Advanced Users
ICC profile is here - Download Here.
Please send tests and see if you are happy with the changes before you use them on a big order.
I CAN'T USE THE UPLOADER
Make sure your browser allows java software to run (Check the settings).
You should be prompted as the java begins, click allow/accept.
When starting the upload process, a dialog box will ask if it is ok to run the Java Uploading applet.
You will need to press Yes for this to work successfully.
Download the latest Java here.
UPLOADING SPEED Internet Data Transfer Rates - An approximate value only!
| DownloadSpeed | Upload Speed | Megabytes Per Hour |
| 256 | 64 | 25 |
| 512 | 128 | 50 |
| 512 | 256 | 100 |
| 512 | 512 | 200 |
| 1024 | 512 | 200 |
| 1024 | 1024 | 400 |
| 1536 | 512 | 200 |
| 1536 | 1024 | 400 |
| 1536 | 1536 | 600 |
CONTACT US
Please read through all of the comments on this page before sending an email.
To keep our prices very low, we will refer you back to this page if you ask a question that can be answered here.
If you will be a large user of our services please email: images@photoenlargements.com.au
PAYMENT OF ACCOUNTSWe charge all orders to your credit card. (Charges will appear as Hydro Photographics on your statement)
We reserve the right to increase or decrease the Freight charges but you will be notified of the changes.
You will be sent a receipt of the charges to your credit card. All prices are GST inclusive.
If your Credit Card is declined for any reason and we have to contact you we will add $5.00 to the cost of your order.
CREDITS GIVEN - i.e.; we will resend the order or credit you.
If the order gets damaged in the mail system or is lost in transit.
(If we stuff it up - we pay for it!)
CREDITS NOT GIVEN i.e; we will NOT resend the order or NOT credit you....
If the order is incorrect in any way. I.e.; not ordering the right size or file, (Please see above tip on Ratios)
If the order has a late cancellation or if the order has an insufficient mailing address.
(If you stuff it up - you pay for it!)
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Head on over to Scrapbook Printing - The best
place for digital scrapbooking prints on the web.
We created this great system for people whose time is important to them.
The print quality is excellent and this is a great way to save money without much effort.
We are very ethical in business and look forward to a mutually successful ongoing relationship and we look forward to your business.