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;A brilliant InkJet print is dependant on a handful of variables:
 
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:A printer you can trust. This will most likely be an [https://epson.com/For-Home/Printers/Photo/c/h120 Epson] or [https://www.hp.com/us-en/printers/envy-printers.html HP] professional/photo level inkjet printer.
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:#A printer you can trust. This will most likely be an [https://epson.com/For-Home/Printers/Photo/c/h120 Epson] or [https://www.hp.com/us-en/printers/envy-printers.html HP] professional/photo level inkjet printer.
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:A color-calibrated monitor or screen to create or proof your artwork. This will give you the confidence to know that you are sending the proper color information to the printer.
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:#A color-calibrated monitor or screen to create or proof your artwork. This will give you the confidence to know that you are sending the proper color information to the printer.
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:A trusted full-color evaluation image that you can use to test and compare the accuracy and consistency of your printing setup over time.
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:#A trusted full-color evaluation image that you can use to test and compare the accuracy and consistency of your printing setup over time.
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:* I like the resources at [https://www.on-sight.com/downloads/ Onsight] and have a high res version [https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/files/Onsight_Evaluation_v2.zip here].
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:#* I like the resources at [https://www.on-sight.com/downloads/ Onsight] and have a high res version [https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/files/Onsight_Evaluation_v2.zip here].
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:# Quality InkJet paper that is treated/designed to work with the brand of inks in your printer.
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:# The correct installed ICC (International Color Consortium) profiles for your printer and paper. This is a key ingredient.
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:#* Read: [https://www.benq.com/en-us/knowledge-center/knowledge/what-is-icc-profile-designer-should-care-about.html What is an ICC Profile and Why Should Designers/Illustrators Care About it?]
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:# The fortitude to make test prints of your illustrations that include color bars and registration marks.
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:#* I have shared the process video for this [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/video/screencast/20211108_MFAI_05_PreppingYourIllustrationForPrintAndSettingUpProfiles.mp4 here] and have shared [http://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/files/6x6_RGB_W_Bleed_Printing_Frame.zip example pdf/psd here (6x6 RGB W Bleed Printing Frame.zip)].
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:# Be patient, try all the options, think like a scientist.
  
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==Options for InkJet Printer Paper==
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==Options for InkJet Printer Papers + ICC Profiles==
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; Epson InkJet papers
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:# Full set of options at [https://epson.com/For-Work/Paper/Presentation/c/w610 Presentation Paper for Work]
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:#* [https://epson.com/For-Work/Paper/Pro-Imaging/Legacy-Paper-Sample-Pack/m/S450183 Legacy Paper Sample Pack] is the high-end paper sample pack.
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:#* [https://epson.com/For-Work/Paper/Presentation/Premium-Presentation-Paper-Matte/m/S041257 Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte] is a great all-around illustration paper
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:#* [https://epson.com/For-Work/Paper/Pro-Imaging/Hot-Press-Bright-Paper/m/S042327 Hot Press Bright Paper]
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:#* [https://epson.com/For-Work/Paper/Pro-Imaging/Cold-Press-Bright-Paper/m/S042307 Cold Press Bright Paper]
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:# Epson ICC Profiles are usually installed with the Epson printer drivers.
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; HP InkJet papers
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:# Full set of options at [https://www.hp.com/us-en/shop/vwa/ink--toner---paper/papertyp=Inkjet-Photo-Paper,Inkjet-Brochure-and-Presentation-Paper HP Paper shop for photo & presentation]
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:# HP ICC Profiles are usually installed with the HP printer drivers.
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; Red River InkJet papers
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:# Red River has a fairly clear site: [https://www.redrivercatalog.com/ redrivercatalog.com/]
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:#* [https://www.redrivercatalog.com/art-design-base-kit.html Fine Art Inkjet Paper Sample Kit] is a good place to start.
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:#* There is a Double-Sided Papers Kit at the sample kit link above. It's quite nice for books.
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:# For Red River ICC Profiles, you can start [https://www.redrivercatalog.com/profiles/inkjet-printer-color-icc-profiles-red-river-paper.html here]
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; Moab InkJet papers
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:# Moab makes fantastic high-quality InkJet paper, start at [https://www.moabpaper.com/ moabpaper.com]
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:#* [https://www.moabpaper.com/sample-boxes?rq=sample basic Sample Box] is a great place to start.
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:#* [https://www.moabpaper.com/entrada-rag Entrada Rag] is a beautiful illustration paper
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:# For Moab ICC Profiles, you can start [https://www.moabpaper.com/icc-profiles-downloads here]
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==Where to shop for InkJet Printer Papers in NYC==
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; [https://www.adorama.com/ Adorama Camera]
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: [https://goo.gl/maps/MNu5PhDdUF2HNTQU8 42 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011]
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: Large selection of papers, many brands - Closed Saturdays
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; [https://www.dickblick.com/ Blick Art Supply]
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: [https://goo.gl/maps/wKD8dz4JUqYxdWzE9 650 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011]
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: Smaller selection of papers, Canson and Moab
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; [https://www.bhphotovideo.com/ B&H Camera]
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: [https://g.page/CameraStoreBHPhoto?share 420 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001]
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: Large selection of papers, many brands  - Closed Saturdays

Latest revision as of 06:26, 16 November 2022

Printing Best Practices Overview

A brilliant InkJet print is dependant on a handful of variables
  1. A printer you can trust. This will most likely be an Epson or HP professional/photo level inkjet printer.
  2. A color-calibrated monitor or screen to create or proof your artwork. This will give you the confidence to know that you are sending the proper color information to the printer.
  3. A trusted full-color evaluation image that you can use to test and compare the accuracy and consistency of your printing setup over time.
    • I like the resources at Onsight and have a high res version here.
  4. Quality InkJet paper that is treated/designed to work with the brand of inks in your printer.
  5. The correct installed ICC (International Color Consortium) profiles for your printer and paper. This is a key ingredient.
  6. The fortitude to make test prints of your illustrations that include color bars and registration marks.
  7. Be patient, try all the options, think like a scientist.

Options for InkJet Printer Papers + ICC Profiles

Epson InkJet papers
  1. Full set of options at Presentation Paper for Work
  2. Epson ICC Profiles are usually installed with the Epson printer drivers.
HP InkJet papers
  1. Full set of options at HP Paper shop for photo & presentation
  2. HP ICC Profiles are usually installed with the HP printer drivers.
Red River InkJet papers
  1. Red River has a fairly clear site: redrivercatalog.com/
  2. For Red River ICC Profiles, you can start here
Moab InkJet papers
  1. Moab makes fantastic high-quality InkJet paper, start at moabpaper.com
  2. For Moab ICC Profiles, you can start here

Where to shop for InkJet Printer Papers in NYC

Adorama Camera
42 W 18th St, New York, NY 10011
Large selection of papers, many brands - Closed Saturdays
Blick Art Supply
650 6th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Smaller selection of papers, Canson and Moab
B&H Camera
420 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001
Large selection of papers, many brands - Closed Saturdays
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