I'm using Inkscape for creating graphic intense greeting cards. I'm getting ready to start printing my work onto blank greeting cards.
I'm not sure if I should use an inkjet or laser printer. Does anyone have any advice on what would be the highest quality and possibly a make and model number. Thanks
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Who can tell.
How would you define highest quality?
One thing of it might refer to matching the colours between your screen and the print.
That is, calibrating your screen and having inkscape to export in cmyk colour mode.
Other factor is the resolution.
The larger it is, the higher the output's quality can be.
Although, it is largely affected by the paper you print on.
Can't suggest you print models.
How would you define highest quality?
One thing of it might refer to matching the colours between your screen and the print.
That is, calibrating your screen and having inkscape to export in cmyk colour mode.
Other factor is the resolution.
The larger it is, the higher the output's quality can be.
Although, it is largely affected by the paper you print on.
Can't suggest you print models.
Last edited by Lazur URH on Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:51 am, edited 1 time in total.
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Hi
For photo-realistic images with color gradients, vibrant strong colors etc I use Inkjet Printers.
To get high quality you will need Inkjet Photo Paper.
Even a "cheap" model like my Canon MG8120 prints impressive images.
For "draft" type documents and general "everyday" printing I use my "old" color laser - an HP 2600n.
The output of the laser printer has a "dull" appearance compared to the inkjet output.
For larger images and Black & White photos I use my Epson R2880 printer.
Bear in mind that the cost per page is higher on the inkjet printers than on the laser.
Todays inkjet printers have impressive printing speed giving the laser little advantage
over the inkjet printers unless you print documents by the hundreds.
I recommend a printer with wireless capability as you can then print from any device - Laptop, Tablet,
Cell-Phone etc. without having to physically connect to the printer with a cable.
Some advantages of the inkjet is that it will do both sides printing without user (you) having to turn the printed stack and feeding it through the printer once more.
The inkjet also works as a scanner, color copier, prints stationary (ruled, lined etc.)
Inkjet printers come in two varieties using either dye based or pigment based ink.
The differences in quality is very subtle but the pigment based prints has higher "longlivety" with claims for up to 200 years on some inks (Epson).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t3-OAuJd_Y
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001400.htm
http://digital-photography-school.com/printers-laser-vs-inkjet
http://www.computershopper.com/printers ... xma-mg8120
http://www.timhunkin.com/a115_inkjet%20print%20longevity%20tests.htm
RGDS
Ragnar
For photo-realistic images with color gradients, vibrant strong colors etc I use Inkjet Printers.
To get high quality you will need Inkjet Photo Paper.
Even a "cheap" model like my Canon MG8120 prints impressive images.
For "draft" type documents and general "everyday" printing I use my "old" color laser - an HP 2600n.
The output of the laser printer has a "dull" appearance compared to the inkjet output.
For larger images and Black & White photos I use my Epson R2880 printer.
Bear in mind that the cost per page is higher on the inkjet printers than on the laser.
Todays inkjet printers have impressive printing speed giving the laser little advantage
over the inkjet printers unless you print documents by the hundreds.
I recommend a printer with wireless capability as you can then print from any device - Laptop, Tablet,
Cell-Phone etc. without having to physically connect to the printer with a cable.
Some advantages of the inkjet is that it will do both sides printing without user (you) having to turn the printed stack and feeding it through the printer once more.
The inkjet also works as a scanner, color copier, prints stationary (ruled, lined etc.)
Inkjet printers come in two varieties using either dye based or pigment based ink.
The differences in quality is very subtle but the pigment based prints has higher "longlivety" with claims for up to 200 years on some inks (Epson).
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5t3-OAuJd_Y
http://www.computerhope.com/issues/ch001400.htm
http://digital-photography-school.com/printers-laser-vs-inkjet
http://www.computershopper.com/printers ... xma-mg8120
http://www.timhunkin.com/a115_inkjet%20print%20longevity%20tests.htm
RGDS
Ragnar
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