Digital BW, The Print

hello,
I'm new and was wondering if you could explaine what
this is for?

J

http://www.redhawkphoto.com
--- Tom OConnell <tomoc@...> wrote:
> Hi everyone-
> 
> Time to sign up for the Jan04 exchange.
> 
> * letter size digital BW prints
> * no theme this month
> * due on West Coast USA by Jan 20
> * sign up limited to first 15 plus 3 alternates
> 
> details below...Happy Holidays,
> 
> Tom O'Connell
> 
> ----------------------------------------
> 	January Print Exchange Info sheet
> 
> * Sign up will be limited to the first 15 PLUS 3
> alternates.
> 
> * Sign up by EMAILING me (use the link in the "from"
> field above)
> 
> *Prints are digital BW on either letter (8x5 x 11)
> or A4 (European 
> letter equivalent).
> 
> * Will also accept prints from 3 or more alternates
> (if not needed, 
> they will automatically be the first included in the
> next 3 spots 
> available (one of the next two months).
> 
> * Prints must arrive on West Coast U.S. by January
> 20.
> 
> * Prints can be shipped to me any way you like, but
> must include a 
> prepaid return shipping box for either UPS or FEDEX
> ONLY (new postal 
> regulations require in person post office shipping
> for anything over 
> one pound and downtown SF postal duties are just too
> onerous). To 
> save money, the return can be via UPS or FedEx
> ground (but both 
> services require that ground shipments strictly be
> in "you own 
> packaging" not the 2-day air boxes).
> 
> * Prints will be BOTH Letter and A4. This is a
> shipping challenge. It 
> is imperative that all prints be shipped in a
> container that will 
> accommodate BOTH SIZES of paper since the return
> will include both 
> sizes. The MEDIUM Fedex box fits the SMALL Fedex Box
> inside for very 
> easy return and the SMALL BOX neatly holds both
> sizes of print. DO 
> NOT SEAL THE SMALL BOX... Maybe add a little tissue
> or newspaper for 
> protection. PLEASE FIX THE RETURN LABEL ON THE SMALL
> BOX SO I DON'T 
> MESS UP WHOM THE PRINTS GO TO. This would be the
> method STRONGLY 
> PREFERRED for quick easy turnaround. Sending prints
> in the 
> manufacturer's paper box WILL NOT WORK... A4 will
> not fit in letter, 
> nor will letter fit in A4. Again, please attach your
> shipping label 
> correctly to the box...this is occasionally critical
> as it gets 
> confusing sorting. (side note: tape is the biggest
> threat to a 
> print...most new users tape waaaaay too much).
> 
> * Prints should all be enclosed in individual
> glassine/plastic 
> holders with a description sheet facing the back
> (for sorting). 
> PLEASE NOTE THE EXCHANGE MONTH THE PRINTS ARE
> ENTERED FOR (I usually 
> have 3 months being shipped at once). The print
> protectors are 
> available from many sources, small quantities are
> for sale at 
> inkjetart.com... larger quantities all over the
> internet. The 
> description should include at least: Print title,
> your name, shooting 
> data, printing data. At a minimum this should
> include printer, 
> inkset, software (including print driver/software).
> Any comments or 
> stories on workflow would be very interesting and
> welcome.  Don't 
> forget to sign the print.
> 
> * After I receive 15 sign ups and 3 alternates (who
> will send in 
> prints), I will post a "closed" on the forum. The
> alternates are 
> necessary to fill the exchange if we have a "drop
> out" or "late 
> shipper" but I will not enlarge past the 15 level so
> those who chose 
> to can print early and mail off the 14 prints. If
> any of the 15 
> participants are late, their prints will be replaced
> by any I might 
> have from Alternates so we can start shipping prints
> on the due date 
> and accommodate all
> those people who always get them in on time.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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