Metallic paper experiment
Dec 26, 2017 13:21:03 #
As I was ordering my ink tanks for my Epson WF-7520, I happened to look at the paper pager for Epson and chanced upon the Metallic finish. I decided to order a pack in metallic luster and metallic glossy. Just to try it out.
When the package arrived, I decided to try printing a picture on the metallic luster finish. My Epson WF-7520 is not a dedicated photo printer but it does a great job with its 4 print heads. I don't print many pictures so I don't have a true photo printer, yet.
Anyway, I opened the package and the instruction sheet says it's recommended for pigment printers, not dye printers. Well, I had the package opened anyway, so I decided to give it a go.
The results are amazing, even from such an antique multi-function device. I love this finish and will continue to experiment with it.
I used the Photo Quality Premium setting, set to Best Quality.
When the package arrived, I decided to try printing a picture on the metallic luster finish. My Epson WF-7520 is not a dedicated photo printer but it does a great job with its 4 print heads. I don't print many pictures so I don't have a true photo printer, yet.
Anyway, I opened the package and the instruction sheet says it's recommended for pigment printers, not dye printers. Well, I had the package opened anyway, so I decided to give it a go.
The results are amazing, even from such an antique multi-function device. I love this finish and will continue to experiment with it.
I used the Photo Quality Premium setting, set to Best Quality.
Dec 27, 2017 06:50:20 #
I have a pack of RedRiver Pearl Metallic. Especially beautiful with transparent colors where the paper can shine thru.
Dec 27, 2017 10:19:28 #
Thanks for pointing that one out. The specs on it look great and it does say any inkjet printer (pigment or dye.) I'm going to try some but that may cause me to decide to upgrade my printer to a real Epson photo printer of some kind. More expense.
The problem with printing lots of pictures is "where do you put them all?" I used to print a few and place them in binder to show. I do that with my tablet now, but there is just something about printing that can't be beat.
Thanks again for the tip.
The problem with printing lots of pictures is "where do you put them all?" I used to print a few and place them in binder to show. I do that with my tablet now, but there is just something about printing that can't be beat.
Thanks again for the tip.
Dec 27, 2017 11:23:01 #
For selling, when I don't print on actual metal, I print on metallic paper. I've never tried it on my own printer. I have it done. It really makes colours pop and black and whites too. I have to laugh at buyers who complain about the cost of the metallics. But when I show them prints on plain paper, they want the metallics.
Dec 27, 2017 11:31:03 #
AzPicLady wrote:
For selling, when I don't print on actual metal, I print on metallic paper. I've never tried it on my own printer. I have it done. It really makes colours pop and black and whites too. I have to laugh at buyers who complain about the cost of the metallics. But when I show them prints on plain paper, they want the metallics.
Oh, I have no problem believing that last comment. I'm blown away by what came out of my old non-photo Epson WF printer. This may well be the last straw that will cause me to get a real Epson photo printer.
I see that Red River as 13X19 metallic paper. Must. Resist. Temptation. Arggggghhhh.
Dec 30, 2017 00:49:43 #
The WF-7520 uses Durabrite ink which is pigment. Wilhelm Research has tested it and says it has great longevity.
Dec 30, 2017 07:53:41 #
The Watcher wrote:
The WF-7520 uses Durabrite ink which is pigment. Wilhelm Research has tested it and says it has great longevity.
Well, will wonders never cease? I've had this printer for over 5 years now. It's been tremendous, best printer I've ever had. It never jams and it prints beautifully. I had to go look in the manual and yes indeed, the ink is pigment. Talk about assuming something incorrectly.
Thanks for the info. Now I'll really go to town with metallic paper.
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