Speaking for myself, I won't be "making a living" ten years from now, and I still believe that a fine photograph is every bit as much an image on paper as it used to be, notwithstanding all the other wonderful ways of showing photographs that have mushroomed over the past decade. I think there are huge numbers of people who will continue to want to print photographs, and the several remaining printer manufacturers will service their needs with ink and paper, which is where they make most of their money anyhow; hence they retain an interest in people making prints. It is possible that inkjet printing technology has reached a level of maturity that naturally slows the pace of technological innovation and hence the rate of introduction of new models. I still believe these companies have an interest in keeping their drivers up to date so people will keep on happily printing their photographs. If they aren't, it would be good to learn really why. Mark On Monday, November 25, 2013 11:06:52 AM, Bruce J. Lindbloom <bruce@brucelindbloom.com> wrote: On Mon, 25 Nov 2013 Steven Kornreich wrote:
I have been following this thread and for me I'm ok, I use a HP Z3200 and HP has new maverick drivers, so all is good for me.
My comment though is the unfortunate reality for printing in general.
When Apple makes the claim that 99 % of photos today are taken on an iPhone / smartphone which is a true statement, out of those 99% of images taken only 1% ever get printed.
So I have to assume printer manufacturers are all quaking in there boots right now as printer sales fall dramatically which in turn means less money for driver updates and enhancements.
After lurking on this list for a while now, it seems that the most common topics have to do with resolving printing problems. Although it is true that niche printing markets will exist for long into the future, it is hard to refute Steven's claim that, broadly speaking, printing is a shrinking market. I used to be involved in it myself, but for the past decade, I have deliberately chosen to focus my career on other areas of digital imaging (there are many!). Every time I read this list, it confirms to me that I've made the proper choice. I have great respect for those of you having the specialized skills (and the necessary tenacity) to overcome obstacles to make outstanding prints, but have you thought about how will you be earning your living ten years from now? Bruce -- Bruce J. Lindbloom bruce@brucelindbloom.com http://www.brucelindbloom.com _______________________________________________ Do not post admin requests to the list. They will be ignored. Colorsync-users mailing list (Colorsync-users@lists.apple.com) Help/Unsubscribe/Update your Subscription: https://lists.apple.com/mailman/options/colorsync-users/mgsegal%40rogers.com This email sent to mgsegal@rogers.com