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  • TinaElmerRh
    Member
    • Jun 2007
    • 1

    What paper do you use?

    What paper do you use for printing? I was using photo paper and sometimes when I put it in a book it gets marks on looking like it is wet.
  • crops2dawn
    MAX! Mastermind
    • Jul 2006
    • 4560

    #2
    Hello Tina, So nice of you to join us!! I personally like to use Matte photo paper. The glossy sometimes sticks to the protector, but I am sure you will get lots of other ideas.

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    • sacannon
      MAX! Mastermind
      • Aug 2006
      • 6556

      #3
      I use both depending on the look I want. But the glossy does tend to stick like Crops says.
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      • nanwu
        Digi Sage
        • Apr 2007
        • 2127

        #4
        It depends on the page layout, I use a lot of matt photo paper, but sometimes the layout will look better in gloss or semi gloss. If I use gloss I usually leave them a day before putting them in a protector (this helps to prevent sticking)



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        • mint
          Layout Whiz
          • Oct 2006
          • 660

          #5
          I use both but like gloss but you do have to let it dry a day or 2 before putting tn the protectors. or it will stick it needs a longer dry time than mat.
          I like mat for 12x12 just looks nice oh and i have not found it in gloss ha ha
          Mint


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          • angelwithin
            MAX! Mastermind
            • Nov 2006
            • 4701

            #6
            ive started using textured card...make for a wonderful effect

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            • MomsCorner
              Member
              • Sep 2006
              • 21

              #7
              Dry Time

              Originally posted by nanwu View Post
              If I use gloss I usually leave them a day before putting them in a protector (this helps to prevent sticking)
              I use a premium glossy for most of my printing.

              I let the page dry for about 1/2 hour then I place a sheet of plain printer paper on it. I usually print several at a sitting so after the initial dry time, I stack them photo, plain paper, photo and so on.

              I then leave the stack for a good 36 hours before placing in protectors. I have had no trouble with sticking since doing it this way.

              Hope this helps.
              Kelly ~Mom's Corner

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              • crops2dawn
                MAX! Mastermind
                • Jul 2006
                • 4560

                #8
                Very Good idea MomsCorner!! I will have to give that a try someday. I would like to use glossy sometimes, heck, its cheaper too. But I will wait till it goes on sale.
                Angel... what kind do you use... the brazil paper?? I will have to try that too, never even thought about that.

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                • Helen Miller
                  Mad Scrapper
                  • Jun 2006
                  • 303

                  #9
                  buy your photo paper at Sams club. I have used it for several years now and don't have trouble when I wait a day or two before putting it in the sheet protectors. I use a regular 3 ring binder, and I use the sheet protectors. have for years. but it sure works great with SBM.
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                  • angelwithin
                    MAX! Mastermind
                    • Nov 2006
                    • 4701

                    #10
                    crops ive been using the linen look textured paper/card 80gsm it gives a lovely canvass effect when finished....have to print it on the slowest setting and highest photo quality though

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                    • sacannon
                      MAX! Mastermind
                      • Aug 2006
                      • 6556

                      #11
                      I have some canvas paper too. I only use it for special things. Not all the time. I used it for a fall picture and it came out looking like a painting.
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                      • mint
                        Layout Whiz
                        • Oct 2006
                        • 660

                        #12
                        I get my gloss paper at costco grate price.
                        Never thought of card stock. how does it stand up over time.
                        must try that
                        Mint


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                        • ChristineS
                          Member
                          • Jul 2007
                          • 72

                          #13
                          girls, one thing to seriously consider when you are printing at home is how the prints will stand up over time. To me, it's a total waste of ink and paper to print at home only to have the prints fade in a few years (and in the case of some printers and inks, a few MONTHS). I have a long article on this topic at my site - scrapquick.com
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                          • eye
                            MAX! Mastermind
                            • Jul 2006
                            • 8450

                            #14
                            Originally posted by ChristineS View Post
                            girls, one thing to seriously consider when you are printing at home is how the prints will stand up over time. To me, it's a total waste of ink and paper to print at home only to have the prints fade in a few years (and in the case of some printers and inks, a few MONTHS). I have a long article on this topic at my site - scrapquick.com
                            That is the reason why I do not print them.I get them done through scrapbook max as a picture layout so I will have these when I open a album in years to come.I never did trust printing them.Maybe somedaythey improve them but until then I will use the one here.By the way they do an excellent job.
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