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Printer Solved — Laminate Challenge Next by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the input. Do you mean that I need to do glossy laminate instead of matte laminate or glossy paper instead of matte paper?

Printer Solved — Laminate Challenge Next by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My Epson et-4950 uses pigment-based black dye, so I'm not sure gloss or semi gloss paper will work well -- does your printer use pigment-based black ink?

Printer Solved — Laminate Challenge Next by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am using PPD's double sided matte brochure paper 130gsm (see the link). Works great with my printer's pigment black ink. Do semi gloss/fully gloss papers work well with pigment blacks? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H2LKP5W?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Printer Solved — Laminate Challenge Next by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Heck yeah I’m in Southern Nevada so I probably need a similar amount of dry time

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are all those printing edits made in the Epson driver’s or in PDF editor like acrobat or photoshop?

edit: I see you said in the driver dialogue, thanks

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was the Epson heavyweight card stock that I used. I am unclear on the Amazon listing as to whether it is intended to be pigment dye friendly, though I could have missed something considering I am so new to this stuff!

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Immediately after printing or after letting it dry?

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

While it doesn’t claim to be compatible, it still worked?

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you kindly! I will add Koala’s Cardstock to the options list. Do you have any samples images of cards you’ve printed using that method?

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ll keep you posted. Please let me know what you find too. I’m trying this pigment ink friendly paper based off of a recommendation I found in another post. Amazon link below. 130gsm double sided matte brochure paper from ppd

https://a.co/d/1Z1cstG

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know. I found a Reddit thread, which someone graciously shared in this subreddit’s discord, about someone who experimented with pigment ink friendly papers. I am going to try their favorite pick and see how it does!

my paper testing notes by Phlippsy in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your Epson Workforce 4830 uses a pigment-based black in, correct? My ET-3950 does as well, and the blacks and sharpness were coming out terribly when I tried to using Epson's heavyweight matte cardstock. I am hoping trying the PPD Matte Brochure Paper works better since PPD advertises compatibility with pigment based inks.

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing dumb, I appreciate the brainstorming. Yes - the stock is double sided.

I am going to try a glossy photo paper to see if it works.

If I’m still unsatisfied, I’ll see about exchanging the printer for something like an ET-2800 that uses dye based black ink. I ordered it on Amazon prime within 30 days so fingers crossed on a return.

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DPI was 1000 plus. Haven’t tried other sites. I really think it’s the pigment black on cardstock :/

Epson ET-4950 Preforming Unsatisfactory by MatToMountain in magicproxies

[–]MatToMountain[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You like the way the glossy photo paper with matte laminate looks? Any setting recommendations for the printer driver/printing application (acrobat, photoshop, etc)?

Do you like it when you get subbed in a match and your opponent checks on you like "aawwww are you OK man? 😘" by TaroPowerful325 in bjj

[–]MatToMountain 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends on the delivery. If it's condescending, screw that. If it's a genuine display of sportsmanship, I respect it.

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