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Jan 21, 2020 22:21:26 #
wannabe63
Loc: Bellevue, Washington
Before printing large prints, up to 13" x 19", I will make a small test print first to see how the colors, etc. look. I use Canon's Pro Luster photo paper in a Pro 10 printer. The test print is 4" x 6" which I've previously cut from larger sheets of the same paper. As far as I know Canon doesn't make 4" x 6" Pro Luster paper. There is always extra paper which winds up being wasted and I hate that. How do I avoid this issue?
I've always used Pro Luster paper. Any suggestions of other paper types to try that also come in 4" x 6" packs?
I've always used Pro Luster paper. Any suggestions of other paper types to try that also come in 4" x 6" packs?
Jan 21, 2020 22:27:03 #
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ps&fct=fct_surface-finish_2280%7cluster&N=0&Ntt=4x6%20%5Ba6%5D%20photo%20paper
Uncheck luster for all papers.
Uncheck luster for all papers.
Jan 21, 2020 23:07:31 #
wannabe63
Loc: Bellevue, Washington
Thank you for your reply. What do you mean when you say "Uncheck luster for all papers?"
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Jan 22, 2020 01:24:47 #
I do my printing through Photoshop and can make a small print anywhere I want on a large sheet of paper. I make small test prints on 8.5x11 inch sheets and set it aside until I need the next test print.
Jan 22, 2020 01:30:57 #
wannabe63
Loc: Bellevue, Washington
That is a great idea. However you will still have wasted paper if printing 4" x 6" on 8.5 x 11 sheets. At least that would save my time in cutting the paper.
Jan 22, 2020 02:10:26 #
Use Canon Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss for 4x6 proofing.
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/semi-glossy-paper 1/2 off.
Here's an article that has a good comparison of Pro Luster and Plus Semi-gloss.
https://www.pointsinfocus.com/reviews/accessories/printers-and-paper/canon-photo-paper-pro-luster/
https://shop.usa.canon.com/shop/en/catalog/semi-glossy-paper 1/2 off.
Here's an article that has a good comparison of Pro Luster and Plus Semi-gloss.
https://www.pointsinfocus.com/reviews/accessories/printers-and-paper/canon-photo-paper-pro-luster/
Jan 22, 2020 02:51:12 #
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Jan 22, 2020 06:29:56 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
I'm guessing you get 9 4"x6" pieces with a 1"x13" & a 1"x19" strip left over. Not to bad considering.
Jan 22, 2020 07:22:43 #
wannabe63 wrote:
Thank you for your reply. What do you mean when you say "Uncheck luster for all papers?"
On the left is a set of boxes for selecting paper surface finish.....
Here is a link with it unchecked:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?sts=ps&N=0&Ntt=4x6%20%5Ba6%5D%20photo%20paper
Jan 22, 2020 09:15:39 #
I hate doing test prints - wasting ink and paper. My "test print" is usually the final, and the results are usually okay. If it isn't okay, then I make adjustments, but I haven't printed hundreds of test prints in the months before that.
Jan 22, 2020 09:35:38 #
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Jan 22, 2020 10:52:27 #
wannabe63 wrote:
Before printing large prints, up to 13" x 19&... (show quote)
This does not make sense to me. You simply take one sheet of the chosen paper and cut it into 4 x 6 pieces and then use it up as you go. No waste. ???
Jan 22, 2020 11:03:04 #
via the lens wrote:
A puzzle! I can cut nine 4x6's out of a 13x19 sheet. That leaves a 1x13 strip of waste and a 1x18 strip of waste. Can anyone do better? This does not make sense to me. You simply take one sheet of the chosen paper and cut it into 4 x 6 pieces and then use it up as you go. No waste. ???
EDIT - oops my bad for not reading the rest of the thread. tcthome did it also, except for counting an inch twice.
Jan 22, 2020 12:12:13 #
Linda From Maine wrote:
A puzzle! I can cut nine 4x6's out of a 13x19 sheet. That leaves a 1x13 strip of waste and a 1x18 strip of waste. Can anyone do better?
EDIT - oops my bad for not reading the rest of the thread. tcthome did it also, except for counting an inch twice.
EDIT - oops my bad for not reading the rest of the thread. tcthome did it also, except for counting an inch twice.
I don't cut paper, my eyes are crooked.
I have a stash of 4x6, 5x7, 8x10, 8-1/2x11 (very little use), and 8x12.
Anything larger I have printed by Costco.
Jan 22, 2020 12:13:46 #
jerryc41 wrote:
I hate doing test prints - wasting ink and paper. My "test print" is usually the final, and the results are usually okay. If it isn't okay, then I make adjustments, but I haven't printed hundreds of test prints in the months before that.
Ditto!
Mostly for the ink, paper cheap.
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