Color Copies $$$

[Rockytime]

This is just for information. I had the B & W pattern (shown below) enlarged and copied in living color. I had four copies made @ $1.56 each.I don't know what it would cost to have enlargements made in B & W though. I think for most persons it may not make any difference but the red does help my old eyes quite a bit. I think the price is quite reasonable.

[Fab4]

Hi Les:
If it works for you then I would say that's a small price to pay
Fab4

[meflick]

I agree, if you prefer it that way, and are willing to pay the price - then the copies are "priceless" to you.   B/W copies are always cheaper. 

[WayneMahler]

Much easier to see the red lines I agree 100% . And if you got what you needed then it was a wise investment. Looking forward to seeing it cut when you get a chance. 

[Foxfold]

I too prefer 'Red', but I did mine with a grey infill.  Red is much easier on my eyes although I know that a lot of experienced  scrollers  prefer black.

 

Edited November 20, 2018 by Foxfold

[JLawson56]

Never gave it much thought,I will have to give it a try.Looks Fantastic!!

[JAC1961]

That's very interesting.  After working behind a computer for years, I could use extra help in the sight dept at time.  Might have to try it.

I wonder if there's a scientific reason for it.

[Rockytime]

38 minutes ago, JAC1961 said:

That's very interesting.  After working behind a computer for years, I could use extra help in the sight dept at time.  Might have to try it.

I wonder if there's a scientific reason for it.

I think it is just the contrast between the red and the black. For me the black blade blends into the black line. For me the lack of contrast makes it more difficult.

[Dave Monk]

I have been printing in red for quite a while. I can also see my blade better. I hated the cost of Ink cartridges so decided to by a Cannon Pixma. I love it. Cut my printing cost drastically.  

[RabidAlien]

After having cut that one....yeah, my future patterns will be red, especially the "remove the black parts" patterns.    After a while, it got hard to see where the blade was!

[OCtoolguy]

19 hours ago, Foxfold said:

I too prefer 'Red', but I did mine with a grey infill.  Red is much easier on my eyes although I know that a lot of experienced  scrollers  prefer black.

 

To my old eyes, this would be very hard to cut. Now, with a bright white background, I would be able to distinguish the red lines a lot easier.

 

[OCtoolguy]

15 hours ago, Dave Monk said:

I have been printing in red for quite a while. I can also see my blade better. I hated the cost of Ink cartridges so decided to by a Cannon Pixma. I love it. Cut my printing cost drastically.  

I broke down and bought a Brother laser and I love it. No more ink cartridges for me.

 

[rjweb]

I have been using red for some time now, and much easier on my old eyes, RJ 

[Foxfold]

4 hours ago, octoolguy said:

To my old eyes, this would be very hard to cut. Now, with a bright white background, I would be able to distinguish the red lines a lot easier.

 

You can make it white quite easily and just have the 'red' lines, I find that too stark a contrast, but then I'm quite contrary 

[rjweb]

Ray,

does your new printer print red, thx RJ

[OCtoolguy]

6 hours ago, rjweb said:

Ray,

does your new printer print red, thx RJ

Yes, it is a color laser. Uses 4 toner cartridges. They aren't cheap but after buying ink and having it either dry up or the cartridge goes bad or the nozzles clog up, I had had it. Finally bit the bullet. I got it on Amazon for a couple hundred dollars. Check out Brother MFC-9130CW. I'm really happy with it. The wifi works great too.