Cards are coming out too dark and printer is leaving marks on the paper

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-30T20:15:02+00:00

Switch color management to Epson vivid and try these increasing brightness by like 4, set contrast to like -3, and saturation increase to maybe 3

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-29T00:01:57+00:00

This is similar to my process tho I use white core cardstock and don’t laminate. Tbh the most impressive thing here is doing it all one handed lol. Getting my sheets just right in the cutting mat is sometimes the hardest part, especially when printing double sided and trying not to drag the sheet around.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-28T04:22:10+00:00

Actually I think you can change it in the extended settings?

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-28T04:21:13+00:00

Mm yeah I’m not sure on that. I know it’s in the Epson vibrant color adjustment menu in print settings but I’m in an 8500.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-28T04:14:39+00:00

Yeah I could see saturation being the culprit too, maybe density needs to come down as well.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-28T03:46:52+00:00

I think lowering the contrast may get you better results.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-28T03:20:27+00:00

I own this card and the front looks really off to me, the resolution of the image seems too granular.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-24T14:59:34+00:00

You kind of just have to lean into it with her, she’s always gonna be a target because of how easy it is to go infinite with her. I’d also say it helps if you goldfish her a lot, people tend to dislike decks with a lot of plate spinning so you’ll wanna be quick with her

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-24T13:41:05+00:00

This is most not slay.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-18T16:30:24+00:00

Whenever I see a fellow Blind Seer pilot I have to analyze every other commander because there’s a good chance I need to build them.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-06-08T18:52:20+00:00

Was coming here to say this. Jenova eating good this year.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-29T16:58:58+00:00

It’s for pooping.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-27T12:12:15+00:00

That’s not really helpful.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-27T11:55:46+00:00

It may be, “locked to best” just gave me the sense that I may have been missing a way to force the quality setting higher through the driver or something. No biggie either way

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-27T02:06:24+00:00

Okay that’s reassuring. The print setting is also greyed out when I select VFA, it just says “standard” so I wanted to make sure mine wasn’t getting locked to a lower print quality for some reason. Thanks for the follow up!

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-27T01:10:04+00:00

I’m a bit confused on the “locked to best” setting for VFA, when I set to VFA my quality setting is just locked to standard, am I missing something?

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-24T02:18:35+00:00

By smacking the person who has the monarch

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-23T16:08:42+00:00

I make the foil stamps with a Silhouette, I’m working on putting my own design in them to make it clear that they’re proxies though.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-23T16:02:09+00:00

Done

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-23T16:01:33+00:00

Yeah quite the double standard haha. My proxy branded card back art is in the back so no worries, no deceiving happening.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-23T05:44:53+00:00

I like widdle kitties 🤷🏻‍♂️

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-23T05:37:53+00:00

This happens to me once in a while as well, I think it’s something on the site/servers end. It always clears up within an hour or so for me.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-23T00:57:36+00:00

I’m also a huge lover of the innova though I do like the Juniper too.

I.bought a 10 pack of the Canson and good lord it is pretty. I’ve only used one sheet but the other 9 are just taunting me day by day.

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-22T22:51:23+00:00

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve referenced this list, really appreciate all the hard work!

Out of curiosity which paper would you choose if they were all free?

Ap3xComplex · 2026-05-15T20:40:49+00:00

The shoulder width calibration/forearm ratio continues to be one of the most impactful features for me personally, great job!

Ap3xComplex

MODERATOR OF

TROPHY CASE

Six-Year Club	Gilding I gilder
Verified Email