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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. | :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 [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]. | :* 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]. | ||
| + | : 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. | ||
| + | :* 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?] | ||
==Options for InkJet Printer Paper== | ==Options for InkJet Printer Paper== | ||
Revision as of 17:39, 10 November 2021
Printing Best Practices Overview
- A brilliant InkJet print is dependant on a handful of variables
- 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.
