Difference between revisions of "Reference:Printing Best Practices"

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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.
- I like the resources at Onsight and have a high res version 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: What is an ICC Profile and Why Should Designers/Illustrators Care About it?
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 (5x5 RGB W Bleed Printing Frame.zip).
Be patient, try all the options, think like a scientist.

Epson InkJet papers

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.

HP InkJet papers

Red River InkJet papers

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

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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?]
 :# 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.
+:#* I have shared the process for this here (video upload pending) and have shared [https://assets.choppingblock.com.s3.amazonaws.com/files/5x5_RGB_W_Bleed_Printing_Frame.zip example pdf/psd here (5x5 RGB W Bleed Printing Frame.zip)].
-:# Be patient, try all the options, think like a sicentist.
+:# Be patient, try all the options, think like a scientist.
 ==Options for InkJet Printer Papers + ICC Profiles==