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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?] | :#* 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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Latest revision as of 07:26, 16 November 2022
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 video for this here and have shared example pdf/psd here (6x6 RGB W Bleed Printing Frame.zip).
- Be patient, try all the options, think like a scientist.
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/
- Moab InkJet papers
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- Moab makes fantastic high-quality InkJet paper, start at moabpaper.com
- basic Sample Box is a great place to start.
- Entrada Rag is a beautiful illustration paper
- For Moab ICC Profiles, you can start here
- Moab makes fantastic high-quality InkJet paper, start at moabpaper.com
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
