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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. | :#* [https://www.redrivercatalog.com/art-design-base-kit.html Fine Art Inkjet Paper Sample Kit] is a good place to start. | ||
| − | :#* There is a Double-Sided Papers Kit at the link above. It's quite nice for books. | + | :#* There is a Double-Sided Papers Kit at the sample kit link above. It's quite nice for books. |
| + | :# For Red River ICC Profiles, you can start [https://www.redrivercatalog.com/profiles/inkjet-printer-color-icc-profiles-red-river-paper.html here] | ||
Revision as of 19:13, 10 November 2021
Printing Best Practices Overview
- 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 Epson or HP professional/photo level inkjet printer.
- 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.
- A trusted full-color evaluation image that you can use to test and compare the accuracy and consistency of your printing setup over time.
- Quality InkJet paper that is treated/designed to work with the brand of inks in your printer.
- The correct installed ICC (International Color Consortium) profiles for your printer and paper. This is a key ingredient.
- The fortitude to make test prints of your illustrations that include color bars and registration marks.
- I have shared the process for this here (video upload pending) and have shared example pdf/psd here.
- Be patient, try all the options, think like a sicentist.
Options for InkJet Printer Papers + ICC Profiles
- Epson InkJet papers
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- Full set of options at Presentation Paper for Work
- Legacy Paper Sample Pack is the high-end paper sample pack.
- Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte is a great all-around illustration paper
- Hot Press Bright Paper
- Cold Press Bright Paper
- Epson ICC Profiles are usually installed with the Epson printer drivers.
- Full set of options at Presentation Paper for Work
- HP InkJet papers
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- Full set of options at HP Paper shop for photo & presentation
- HP ICC Profiles are usually installed with the HP printer drivers.
- Red River InkJet papers
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- Red River has a fairly clear site: redrivercatalog.com/
- Fine Art Inkjet Paper Sample Kit is a good place to start.
- There is a Double-Sided Papers Kit at the sample kit link above. It's quite nice for books.
- For Red River ICC Profiles, you can start here
- Red River has a fairly clear site: redrivercatalog.com/
