Printing Tip
Nov 25, 2020 15:19:38 #
If you are printing on glossy paper, you should tell your printer. If you don't, the ink could take days to dry, if it dries at all. Apparently, the printer applies less ink to glossy paper.
Nov 25, 2020 15:35:14 #
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Nov 26, 2020 07:11:29 #
unlucky2 wrote:
be sure you are printing on the correct side of the paper!!!
Yes! Sometimes, it's hard to tell.
Nov 26, 2020 07:59:08 #
Putting the paper in wrong side down will also result in a wet mess. I know, I have done it LOL
Nov 26, 2020 08:56:39 #
Nov 26, 2020 09:47:01 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I've had that problem. Some Canon papers, but not all, will have "Canon" printed on the back which is helpfulYes! Sometimes, it's hard to tell.
Nov 26, 2020 09:54:11 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If you are printing on glossy paper, you should tell your printer. If you don't, the ink could take days to dry, if it dries at all. Apparently, the printer applies less ink to glossy paper.
Thank you. I did not know that, although I do change the settings to glossy anyway. Now I know "why".
Nov 26, 2020 10:08:34 #
EdJ0307 wrote:
I've had that problem. Some Canon papers, but not all, will have "Canon" printed on the back which is helpful
Yes, that's a big help.
Nov 26, 2020 11:05:57 #
Assuming you are talking about photo paper.
My Kodak Office Hero knows the difference.
My Kodak Office Hero knows the difference.
Nov 26, 2020 11:53:17 #
Selecting the proper paper and printer/ink combination is part of the printing process. Icc profiles are very important. Best of luck.
Nov 26, 2020 11:59:30 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If you are printing on glossy paper, you should tell your printer. If you don't, the ink could take days to dry, if it dries at all. Apparently, the printer applies less ink to glossy paper.
I had that same thing happen to me...but in my case I was trying to print on the wrong side of the glossy paper!
Marshall
Nov 26, 2020 13:47:41 #
bluezzzzz wrote:
I had that same thing happen to me...but in my case I was trying to print on the wrong side of the glossy paper!
Marshall
Marshall
I like to use photographic paper that prints both sides.
Nov 26, 2020 16:40:36 #
jerryc41 wrote:
If you are printing on glossy paper, you should tell your printer. If you don't, the ink could take days to dry, if it dries at all. Apparently, the printer applies less ink to glossy paper.
Two things need to be set on some printers: The paper type, and the ICC profile.
On Epson printers, the paper type and profile go together, so long as you use Epson papers and let the Epson driver control color. When using third party papers on an Epson printer, you set the Epson paper type closest to the paper you're using, in the printer driver. You then tell the driver to let the application manage color. Then you tell Photoshop or Lightroom or whatever application software you are using to apply the specific profile you've downloaded from the manufacturer or vendor and installed on your system.
If your monitor is properly calibrated and custom-profiled, and you set correct paper type and profile, then you should get results from the printer that very closely match your monitor. Using your software's "soft proofing" or "printer simulation viewing" features may get you an even closer match.
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