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October 19, 2017
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Why would I switch to Lightroom CC when there is no print module?

Also...half the links in this discussion forum are 404 errors.....!!!!!!!!

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    selondon
    selondonCorrect answer
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    October 19, 2017

    It's version 1 and there's a lot missing.

    I imagine it is in the pipeline.

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    Bill SpragueCommunity Expert
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    November 16, 2017

    logosale  wroteI

    Why would I switch to Lightroom CC when there is no print module?

    Canon and Epson make a lot of printers aimed at photography.   They are the ones with 6 or more cartridges.  Maybe they make most of them!

    The Canon Pro-100 is in very wide use and makes outstanding prints. I have one.  It came with excellent printing software that even includes some sophisticated calibration techniques.  It may even be better than the Print module in (old) Lightroom Classic 2018 CC (folder based). 

    So, from (new) Lightroom (cloud) CC, right click, pick save to and put it in a temp folder.  Open the Canon or Epson printer software and make your print.

    Frankly, for the tablet/phone/Instagram/Facebook/website group that (cloud) LR CC seems aimed at, a Print module would be last on my priority list.  Prints are what we used to do in darkrooms when we didn't have the internet.  And, a high quality 13x19 print on my printer or at a service is around $5.  Only two prints and you're spending the kind of money for an Adobe CC subscription.     

    (FWIW, the Canon Pro-100 is selling for $60 right now in the USA.  It comes with 50 big sheets of paper, a full set of ink, an American Express rebate card and an additional discount.  The net result is you spend $60 for around $140 of supplies and a "free" printer. You will make about a dozen prints before you need a little more ink.)

    Happy printing!!

    Bill

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    rcostain
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    December 15, 2017

    That's fine, Bill! But Adobe has necessitated extra steps for a basic function that used to be included in the software.

    I have both CC and Classic running on my MacBook, but I'm hesitant to switch until there's feature parity.

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    JP Hess
    JP Hess
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    December 16, 2017

    rcostain  wrote

    That's fine, Bill! But Adobe has necessitated extra steps for a basic function that used to be included in the software.

    I have both CC and Classic running on my MacBook, but I'm hesitant to switch until there's feature parity.

    Why is it that you feel that you have to switch? Lightroom CC and Lightroom Classic CC are two different programs designed for two different types of users. Do you really need to have everything in the cloud? Do you really want that type of program? Lightroom CC isn't an upgrade to what you have been using. It is a different program going in a different direction. Do you really want to go in that direction? Think about it. I am much more comfortable with my images on the hard drive in folders under my control. That's why I prefer using Lightroom Classic CC. That's my personal preference. What are you looking for? You don't need to answer that question here on the forum. But answer it for yourself. Do you really want everything in the cloud? If you do then keep watching Lightroom CC as it grows and matures. When it finally gets to the point that you feel it will do what you need then switch to it. In the meantime, just keep using the "old" method.

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    selondon
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    selondonCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    October 19, 2017

    It's version 1 and there's a lot missing.

    I imagine it is in the pipeline.

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      logosaleAuthor
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      October 19, 2017

      Oh yes I really appreciate that. I'm just wondering why I should invest time in this when I have so much to do already and Lightroom classic does the job.

      I'm confused about the point of it.

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        Brad Lawryk
        Brad Lawryk
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        October 19, 2017

        logosale  wrote

        Oh yes I really appreciate that. I'm just wondering why I should invest time in this when I have so much to do already and Lightroom classic does the job.

        I'm confused about the point of it.

        You don't need to switch if the Classic is working for you. The new app will eventually catch up and you can make the switch then. Time is money, choose the workflow that suits you personally. :-)

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