Info on paper types

[rfdjr1]

I'm looking for some heavier than normal paper for printing things like jewel
box liners. What should I be looking for? Anyone know of any particular mfrs or
part numbers? Thanks.

 

[Taliesyn]

I'm looking for some heavier than normal paper for printing things like jewel
box liners. What should I be looking for? Anyone know of any particular mfrs or
part numbers? Thanks.

I print all my CD/DVD liners/inserts exclusively on EPSON Glossy Photo
Paper, part number S041141. It's not high gloss like true photo paper
but it does have gloss. Print quality with Canon printers is fabulous.
And it folds a lot better than photo paper (Kirkland, for example). Cost
used to be about $30 Canadian at Costco for 120 full page sheets. But I
don't think they carry it any more. You can still get it at most
stationary stores, I assume.

Thickness/weight, by the way, is listed as 52 lb, 9.4 mil. And it has 99
ISO brightness. The box states that it works with all ink Jet printers.

I also use it for making greeting cards and covers of booklets that I
make. As you see, it's multi-functional. Epson states on the box that it
is "A Smooth, Glossy Finish For Your Everyday Photos". Note the
"Everyday" key word. It must be, as I do not like it for digital
photography prints. But for graphics work (with photos), as in CD/DVD, I
think it is ideal. I've been using it for years and wouldn't consider
ANYTHING else.

-Taliesyn

 

[William R. Walsh]

Hi!

I print all my CD/DVD liners/inserts exclusively on EPSON Glossy Photo
Paper, part number S041141.

It is good that you use GENUINE EPSON PAPER. After all, we all surely must
know by now that all those aftermarket papers aren't any good to refill your
printer with. They'll cause clogging, jams and prints that fade way too
quickly.

Sorry, I could not pass that up. Hope you found it funny. :-D

William

 

[Taliesyn]

Hi!




It is good that you use GENUINE EPSON PAPER. After all, we all surely must
know by now that all those aftermarket papers aren't any good to refill your
printer with. They'll cause clogging, jams and prints that fade way too
quickly.

Sorry, I could not pass that up. Hope you found it funny. :-D

Funny? Absolutely. I would just as easily use good quality aftermarket
paper if I knew of a source of a similar product easily attainable.
Naturally, it would less expensive. As I don't know of a good source at
the moment (and honestly, I haven't searched), I will go with what I
know works. I have at least 200 sheets of this Epson paper stored away
so I'm good for years anyway.

-Taliesyn

 

[Dan G]

I use card stock, or if you want something lighter, Hammermill 28# copy
paper will allow 2-sided printing.

 

[Arthur Entlich]

To better help with your request, can you let us know of the type of
printer (brand and model) and process (inkjet, laser, solid ink, etc)
you are using, and what thickness (preferably in mils or at least by
comparison to other papers/card stocks) you wish to use.

Also, will the printing be text or an image or both, what size will it
be, will it be a white paper or toned, glossy semi-matte or matte? Will
you be gluing or using force fit or what?

Art

 

[Arthur Entlich]

The funny part is he is using a Canon printer with 3rd party inks on
Epson paper.

Art

 

[Taliesyn]

The funny part is he is using a Canon printer with 3rd party inks on
Epson paper.

And the end result is an absolutely immaculate conception of perfect
color, function and finish!!!

-Taliesyn (So when's it gonna snow in Eastern Canada? I'm tired of
having this "Vancouver Green Christmas" ;-). It must really irritate
Vancouver people when I'm sitting outside in a hoody when I normally
would have certain parts on my body turning cyan by now.

 

[Arthur Entlich]

We're even more annoyed about having your "normal" weather here!

Art

 

[rfdjr1]

Certainly. It's an Epson R380 inkjet. What I've been using is a package of
greeting card stock I had sitting around. I could buy more of that but I don't
need the envelopes that come with it.