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How to Print Digital Photos at the Store

By TROY DREIER
Posted: 2007-06-25 15:07:27


The easiest way to share your digital photos is to simply print them and share them as usual. If you're used to bringing your film rolls to the corner pharmacy and ordering double prints at the photo counter, you'll be happy to know that you can continue in almost exactly the same way.

By now, most drugstores and photo shops have computers that read the memory cards in popular digital cameras. The memory card is a small removable card that stores the photos. Some cameras have a small amount of built-in memory, which can be increased with a memory card, while others rely entirely on a card.

The easiest way to print your pictures is to remove the card from your camera, take it to your local drug store or photo shop, and insert the card in the digital photo printing machine. Ask a clerk to help you, if you're unsure how to do it.

The machine will have several differently sized slots for different types of cards. Only one will be right for your card, so don't force it if it isn't fitting. Just try another slot.

Once you've inserted it, an on-screen menu will guide you through the process of selecting prints. You can choose the number of prints you want and the size you prefer. You can even deselect pictures you don't want printed.

Troy Dreier is a freelance tech writer based in the New York City area.

2006-12-05 10:49:22
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