Hi Jackie
i was like yourself when i started i wanted my own Qsl cards but it was the cost so after much hunting around i thought i would make my own as its just realy a conflimation of a contact so i went and bought a small photo printer from aldi for £49 with the paper included 150 sheets postcard size ideal for Qsl cards
and i use my logging program to print out the Qso details on sticky labels
this i have found out to cost me around 10p per card for a photo quality image that is the same size of a standard Qsl card
and if your doing contest work this saves loads of time and no sore arms writing them all out
replacement refills for the printer is £29 for 450 images
and if you have a printer then you can design your own and print them out as ive noticed that a shop called Poundland sells 6x4 photo paper for £1 for 60 sheets and the sticky labels can be bought from there too same price for a 1000 labels
this would realy save on cost as Qsl ing is a costly thing when contesting
the printer i bought is called a sagen here is a picture
The SAGEM Photo EasyTM 255: a full digital photo laboratory, but small enough to fit in a 20x20cm footprint.
With it, you can make the best of your digital images at home, obtaining professional quality photo prints from any source.
SIMPLE AND FLEXIBLE
Digital Cameras, Camcorders, Mobile Phones, all types of
Memory Cards...
Tired of finding an easier way of printing your snaps.
The Sagem Photo EasyTM 255 photo printer, equipped with USB, infrared, a universal memory card connector and bluetooth enabled - printing your pictures has never been easier.
Compact and light, the SAGEM Photo EasyTM 255 makes it possible to print and share your photos anyway, without the use of a computer.
PREVIEW COLOUR LCD
The SAGEM Photo EasyTM 255 makes it possible to preview, select, zoom, crop and to enhance your images easily. Moreover for one touch automatic enhancement of your photos (contrast, colour balance, sharpness), just press the Crystal Image key.
CRYSTAL IMAGE
The exclusive Sagem system takes into account the details of dots and brightness of contrast which all give you a clearer printing picture.
When you have a dull or hazy picture use the Crystal ImageTM key to give you stronger colours and sharper definition.
The magic touch!!!
QUALITY
Based on the Dye Sublimation technology, the SAGEM Photo EasyTM 255 provides stunning photographic quality 10x15cm borderless prints with 16,7 million colours at 300 pixels per inch: quality photo printing equivalent to a professional photo laboratory.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE
The Dye Sublimation printing process guarantees that over time your pictures will retain their first print quality. Using high density plastic coated paper your pictures are waterproof and will not fade in natural light making your memories last a lifetime.
EASY TO USE
With its small dimensions and a minimum weight, simple user interface, universal connections, and with its included refill cartridges (including a ribbon cartridge, and high strength photo paper) the SAGEM Photo EasyTM 255 photo printer is ready to use out of the box.
Whether at home or away....with the Sagem Photo EasyTM, all your memories captured on camera can be printing immediately to be shared and enjoyed
and as you can see my Qsl card has all the info needed
hope this helps
Gordon MM3XGP