What's Next
Calibrate your monitor
Direct Print orders are printed as-is. For best results we strongly recommend that you calibrate your monitor to match our output
Sign up for an account
You'll need a LustreColor account to submit orders to us using DirectPrint. Fill out this sign-up form and get your account number within minutes!
Watch our tutorial videos or find troubleshooting answers
The videos and printable tutorials on our support page walk you through the ordering process, designing custom layouts and packages, and more.
Get tech support
Having trouble launching or using DirectPrint? Read our troubleshooting guide or call our tech support team at 1-800-827-7101
File Submission Guidelines
All files must be in JPEG format.
File names can not exceed 24 characters.
Files should not be sharpened prior to uploading. We apply sharpening to each file based upon the print size being ordered.
File names must be
24 characters or less, including the .jpg extension.
For best results your files should be in the sRGB color profile.
DirectPrint
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- Requirements: Windows 2000/XP/Vista; Mac 10.1.5+ 500MHz speed processor or higher; 512RAM min, 1GB RAM recommended; internet connection (broadband connection recommended)
- Installation:
Click on the download link above. Direct Print should automatically download and install.
Mac users: Clicking the download link will download a small file called "launch.jnlp". Run this file to launch Direct Print
- Description:
Direct Print is the industry's most advanced computer ordering system for Professional Photographers. Compatible with both PC and
MAC computers, Direct Print offers photographers a virtually unlimited number of creative print options and layouts with a simple
click of their mouse. Direct Print allows you to crop and resize your images and convert them to black and white or sepia
without changing your original file. Direct Print is based upon the ROES ordering program and requires Java to run.
Features
- Complete cropping and sizing controls
- Fast service - most orders are printed within one day
- Wide assortment of print sizes and products
- Hundreds of customizable album page templates
- Design and save your own custom templates
- Easily create specialty products such as folding cards, DVD slideshows, and coffee table books
- Many finishing options including art board mount, stretcher canvas, and protective coating
- Low print prices - files are printed as-is, saving you money
Direct Print Overview FAQ
For more information see the LabLink Plus topic on our support pages
What is the difference between Direct Print and LabLink Plus?
- Both programs feature the same variety of layouts and products, and work the same way. The difference is that all files submitted through LabLink Plus are individually color corrected. Orders placed through Direct Print are not color corrected and are printed as-is. Because of this we are able to offer lower prices on our Direct Print products.
How are orders sent to the lab?
- You can send orders using the built in FTP feature. It's easy and automatic - there's nothing to set up or configure. You can also burn orders to a disc and send them in by mail using our pre-paid mailers
Can I design albums using Direct Print?
- Yes. We have hundreds of album layouts in a wide variety of sizes, or you can design and save your own custom templates.
