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P: Lightroom Desktop: Ability to print

Forum|Forum|8 years ago
October 19, 2017
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We really need a "convenient" way to print. Some of us still like to create prints to hang on a wall. While I know the printing is still available in "classic", to be able to move forward with Adode, an integrated print function needs to be added to Lightroom CC.

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jonathanslack

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Hi Sam
Could you 'save to' a full sized jpg file and then print that in Preview (which does quite a good job of printing).

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sam_full_er

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Thanks Jonathan. Unfortunately I just have a solo Lightroom CC subscription and don't have access to Classic or Photoshop. Not interested in buying-up just to gain a printing feature that should be included in CC in the first place. Ugh. Guess I need to be looking at 3rd party software but have no idea where to go. Perhaps my Canon driver disk has some bloat software I could use...

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jonathanslack

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Hi Sam
I'm using both Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic but leading with Lightroom CC.

I'm on a Mac as well, and if you have the photographer's subscription then you can load classic - it will sync with the collections in CC and has a fine print module.

Alternatively (perhaps easier) you can right click on an image in classic and chose 'Edit in Photoshop' this will also allow you to print.

So - there are ways around it, but it's still stupid!

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Jonathan

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sam_full_er

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Not until I received my Canon Pro-100 printer did I even realize that Lightroom CC doesn't have a print module! I thought certainly I'm overlooking it - nope. I'm at a loss for words and beyond frustrated, having recently gone "all in" with Lightroom CC.

What are you all using as a work-around? I'm on a Mac and a total newb to printing.

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sam_full_er

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I'm new to the community so please pardon any redundancy if this topic has been covered - I wasn't able to find the exact question I'm posing.

I just got a killer deal on a Canon Pro-100 printer from B&H and was so excited to be able to take control of my printing. That was, until I learned that Lightroom CC DOESN'T have a print module!! Beyond frustrated. I am a complete and total newb when it comes to printing photos and need help.

What is my best work-around for a lack of a printing module? Looked at adding Photoshop to my CC plan but not worth the cost for this single feature. What are you all doing to get around this inexplicably missing feature? Any resources, how-to's, instructional resources, etc would be greatly appreciated!

P.S. I'm on a Mac

Thanks,

Sam

JP Hess

Inspiring

Since Lightroom CC does not have printing capabilities yet, you'll either have to purchase some other program that does have that capability such as Photoshop Elements or find a free utility on the Internet that provides that capability and use it until Lightroom CC eventually does have printing capability. I don't know what plan you have, but if you have the photography plan that also entitles you to Lightroom Classic CC, that program does have printing capability.

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Chuck Taylor

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That is exactly what I did. I purchased, for Lightroom CC, Photoshop Elements 2019 which also has some very good features itself. In addition, I think you can add Elements to a second computer. So, you might have a laptop and a desktop and would be able to have the entire system, Lightroom CC, and Elements 2019, on two computers for the cost of only one purchase. The two programs can work together for difficult work, or quick fixes, There are features in ElementsI like, for example, the collage feature, and several other quick editing tools. If you look, and wait, you can get Elements at a discounted price. I know it might seem like an expensive solution, but you'll never have to buy Elements 2019 again. In the years to follow, you'll only have to worry about one charge. All and all, Elements 2019 is going to give you much more versatility than Windows built-in programs for only printing. I've found for myself Photoshop Elements is a great add on for Lightroom CC.

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jonathanslack

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It isn't just lossless images which is difficult, sometimes one needs to export to a particular size or quality. It seems really sad that Lightroom CC should be hampered by a very few real 'gotchas' (I really like the book module in Classic for instance).

What I don't understand is why Adobe is silent about this - IMHO they should either:

1. Say that they aren't going to put a print / export module in because it's designed that way and explain their logic

2. Say that they are going to put these features in (even if it's not imminent).

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rpopescu

Participating Frequently

Thanks Victoria. I wonder why is the ability to export lossless images not available? Is there a feature request I can up-vote?

Victoria Bampton LR Queen

Community Expert

Go for JPEG. Unless you resave it over and over again, you won't see a difference.

Victoria - The Lightroom Queen

rpopescu

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Does anyone know how to get a lossless compression file out of LR CC, that also contains my edits?
It's for the purpose of printing, of course, that I wish to send the highest resolution file to a pro printing service, but I can get only jpegs and DNGs + settings, which I am really not sure how they're going to be processed. Thanks!

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FeedbackCommunityMemberAuthor

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just adding more comments ref how after all this time no print function in CC !
Looked at this over 12 months ago and still the same problem ! Moving back to classic

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