I always edit and re-size so all they have to do is print exactly as I submit the image.

Steve - can you tell me how to re-size for printing? I know this sounds like a dumb question, but I always put the size at 1600x1067. Is this what you mean by resizing? I got this size from Winkflash - it was what they suggest for high quality 4x6 prints. Do I have to do anything else?

Mpix has a way to order prints unedited - after you upload, check a box for "no corrections" or something like that... Never had a problem with them.

I'm going to try Mpix and Adorama and see the results at these 2 places. I checked out the thread from last week about online printing and these 2 seem to be the most popular. I like the idea they give the option of no editing.

I agree about having a calibrated monitor - with experience and an uncalibrated monitor you can get pretty close but usually not consistent. Really, this is important for any image editing - whether or not you print yourself or send the files to a lab.

Hmmmm, I think the expense is more than I anticipated, but what I feared. I don't want to invest in the calibration software - and/or other expenses - and all the time that printing will involve.

Thanks a lot, Steve.
Liz