Trouble ordering prints in iPhoto

After several attempts to order prints, the upload to Apple process gets stuck partway through. Time doesn't help. I've left it overnight, only to find it still stuck in the morning.

Thanks for your efforts. I tried the safe-mode boot. That didn't help with the iPhoto issue, although I'm hopeful that it will clear up some other hinky things going on of late. No matter what, it's great information to have!
~ I described it incorrectly in my original message. I should have said it gets stuck in the "assembly" process. It never actually makes it to the "upload" stage.

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Unable to order prints on iPhoto

I had been using my old Mac for years to order prints from iPhoto with no problems. Late last year, I upgraded my Mac to a 24" iMac with the newest version of iPhoto. Since I've had this machine, I've had trouble ordering prints. It usually gets partway through the process and then just hangs up. I've called tech support a few times, and they even referred this problem to Apple engineering since apparently a number of people have had this problem. Even after I followed the instructions to try to correct the problem from Apple's engineering group, it still doesn't work. This is one of the main things we use the computer for and we're very disappointed.
Does anyone have any ideas how to fix this? Are there any other photo services that are cost effective and link directly to iPhoto?

I have a similar issue lately. When trying to order 130 4x6 prints the upload process dies after 10-12 photos and there is nothing you can do about it. The retry function does not restart the upload, it just hangs.
When using Activity Monitor to monitor the upload speed (I am on COMCAST cable) I see 45-50kB/s for the first 10 pics and then it dies - goes to 0 - unless you do something else on the computer that touches the network.
No other app is having network or internet connectivity problems.
Part of the problem might be the fact that the ever increasing file sizes are making the uploads slower and slower. Those 130 pics of mine are 230MB+ and thats just from a small 6MP point and shoot Canon camera.
Iphoto realy needs a much more robust upload and reststart logic. Like iTunes that can download songs and video in pieces and restarts as often as you want wherever it left of, iPhoto needs a similar function to deal with larger uploads.
Now the first attempt to fix the issue is to go break the order into 10 individual orders - only problem: Instead of paid 9.99 for express shipping you pay a total of 99.90 for shipping as every order has an individual shipping charge.
Any ideas for a work around?

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I've tried several times over several days to order prints from iPhoto 7.0.1. I get to step 3 in setting up an account and I get an "unexpected error has occurred. Please try again later."
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Thanks

Apple has been having problems with some of their servers recently and that might be the reason you're having trouble.
Try reentering all of your account information and reset the 1-click ordering. That may help jump start the process.
Do you Twango?
TIP: For insurance against the iPhoto database corruption that many users have experienced I recommend making a backup copy of the Library6.iPhoto database file and keep it current. If problems crop up where iPhoto suddenly can't see any photos or thinks there are no photos in the library, replacing the working Library6.iPhoto file with the backup will often get the library back. By keeping it current I mean backup after each import and/or any serious editing or work on books, slideshows, calendars, cards, etc. That insures that if a problem pops up and you do need to replace the database file, you'll retain all those efforts. It doesn't take long to make the backup and it's good insurance.
I've written an Automator workflow application (requires Tiger), iPhoto dB File Backup, that will copy the selected Library6.iPhoto file from your iPhoto Library folder to the Pictures folder, replacing any previous version of it. It's compatible with iPhoto 08 libraries. You can download it at Toad's Cellar. Be sure to read the Read Me pdf file.

Unable to order prints through iphoto

I am unable to order prints through iphoto. Everytime I try to download and order with 1-click it starts downloading and then says there is a problem with one of my files. Is my order too large (over 500 megabits)? Are certain files to large? Some of my files are in the RAW format or were taken in RAW format. I have tried leaving out photos that have the RAW title showing in iphoto and still no luck. Some of the files, even though noted as jpeg files are 4+megs. Does anyone have an idea on what is going on? I am using the latest iphoto which is 6.04.

I have a similar issue lately. When trying to order 130 4x6 prints the upload process dies after 10-12 photos and there is nothing you can do about it. The retry function does not restart the upload, it just hangs.
When using Activity Monitor to monitor the upload speed (I am on COMCAST cable) I see 45-50kB/s for the first 10 pics and then it dies - goes to 0 - unless you do something else on the computer that touches the network.
No other app is having network or internet connectivity problems.
Part of the problem might be the fact that the ever increasing file sizes are making the uploads slower and slower. Those 130 pics of mine are 230MB+ and thats just from a small 6MP point and shoot Canon camera.
Iphoto realy needs a much more robust upload and reststart logic. Like iTunes that can download songs and video in pieces and restarts as often as you want wherever it left of, iPhoto needs a similar function to deal with larger uploads.
Now the first attempt to fix the issue is to go break the order into 10 individual orders - only problem: Instead of paid 9.99 for express shipping you pay a total of 99.90 for shipping as every order has an individual shipping charge.
Any ideas for a work around?

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No iPhoto '08 is not outdated - go to your account in the Apple store and re-enter (do not just verify) all of the information and try again
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I am absolutely loving my new Imac. I have saved for over a year to get it and just now getting used to Iphoto. I noticed that it gives you the option to create photo books and to order prints of photos.
I see how to select photos to order prints of and I see how to select the sizes of the prints. Is there a way to preview how the photo will look when printed? The reason why I ask is that programs usually crop for 8x10 prints versus 4x6 etc. Is there a way for me to see how it will be cropped?
Also, I don't see that 11x14's are not a size option?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks!

Is there a way to preview how the photo will look when printed?
No. But crop your photos to the same size ratio as the prints you're ordering or it will be done automatically and you may lose some parts that you don't won't to lose.
OT

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Can anyone tell me if the version of iPhoto (9) included with iLife '11 still supports ordering prints? Thanks for your help. Best regards, Dan

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I have attempted to order prints numerous times in iPhoto without success. I have resized the photos, ordered the number of each and clicked "buy". However once I click "buy" a gray pinwheel just circles over the "buy" as if its processing but never actually processes- it does this until I click "cancel".
Things I've done thus far:
*Made sure my billing and shipping address are the same and current
*Made sure Express checkout was selected with correct credit card security code in place
*Quit iPhoto after each change
*Restarted Mac after each change and just because
*Checked my Keychain for any errors/problems- none found
*Made sure iPhoto was the latest version- no updates found at this time
Anyone have any other suggestions?

apple status page shows things are OK - http://www.apple.com/support/systemstatus/ - post back with results
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Maybe - in the past you could not - give it a try and post back with the results.
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No - the easiest way is to make an album of the photos you want to order and when you have them all collected select all of the photos in that album and order
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Can not find it any where and would like to order prints.

Select the photos you want to print (crop to the print size first) and click on the Share button at the lower right hand cornder. Select Order Prints from the menu that pops up.
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This is so frustrating. I have a brand new Intel iMac as well as a iMac G5. Am trying to order prints (about 90) from a recent vacation. Starts up - slogs along - gets to about 4 picture transfers in about a half hour and then get a message to the effect of "error - check with your ISP". The internet connection is still okay. Is this a memory problem? I have 512 on both machines which are networked. Have tried on both machines having had a problem with my server on the newer computer which I thought was rectified (but strange things are still happening).
Thanks
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I am marking this answered and posting what I hope was a solution as a new post. In reading other posts, I found several references to rebuilding. I did this and then tried ordering again. I did same in 3 smaller batches of about 25 photos each - and it worked.

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I have a really frustrating problem which Apple support has yet to be able to resolve. I am trying to order prints for the first time. About 300 images. After it finishes processing the prints to .pdf, a pop up box appears that says my account has changed and I need to review it. Apple telephone support walked me through reviewing the account, all looks fine. Not sure what else to do.
Thanks.

When you click "buy prints" look for "account info" button in the bottom left corner, click it and type in the last three digits from the back of the credit card that is on the account.

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Apple's page on print products is not that detailed - http://www.apple.com/ilife/iphoto/printproducts.html
Can anyone tell me the shipping charge for 4*6 prints ordered from iPhoto?
Apple can - it varies with quanity, location and delivery speed - put your order together and if you are not pleased witht eh shipping charge whenyu get to it quit and go a different direction
Also, can I order my prints with an even white border on them?
Not that I remember - Costco offers this
Are the image ames/numbers printed on the back so I know which print is which?
Again I don't remember - Costco does offer this
I have tried so many online places and can not find one that prints with an even white border around the photo, so that is my main concern.
Costco offers this
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Trouble ordering prints in iPhoto

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