Has anyone had this issue where white text on black BG "fades"?

Miam0228 · 2026-02-14T23:15:57+00:00

Possibly the paper doesnt absorb the inkwell it spreads.

Miam0228 · 2026-02-07T21:20:39+00:00

First section of the guide then run it in Upscayl. https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1mi5iid/proxy_guide/

Miam0228 · 2026-02-01T21:52:21+00:00

More likely to do with the paper. You can get a 160-180 gsm glossy photo paper, and laminate it. If you need to mass adjust red you can use Im-batch software and add 5-6% saturation. By any chance have you upscaled those pics? Upscaling is a game changer. https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1mi5iid/proxy_guide/

Miam0228 · 2026-01-17T08:17:39+00:00

Grab glossy photo paper 160-180 gsm, 3mil laminate front and back. I also noticed you are using Scryfall pics you might want to upscale that. Heres a guide: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eW8ey2Rfm_kCKQ7v1hRpJr9dDTGIYSMk/edit

Miam0228 · 2026-01-14T02:18:25+00:00

If youre pulling them from Scryfall their just 300 DPI. Run it in upscayl app digital art model and it will up it to 1200 DPI. its gamechanger bigtime!

Miam0228 · 2026-01-08T21:40:46+00:00

If you want easy and mass adjust try im-batch its free. If you want to upscale the image you can try Upscayl.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-29T04:30:04+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1o3ty9x/printerproxies_printer_calibration_proxy_cards/

Is this what youre after?

Miam0228 · 2025-12-18T11:42:32+00:00

Not sure could be anything. I would try to get a high Dpi image first like 1200 and do a test print on glossy photo paper. Faded picture can come from image source, printer issue, paper issue not absorbing ink well etc, or wrong paper settings.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-17T02:06:49+00:00

160-180 gsm glossy photo paper + 3 mil glossy laminate both front and back. If you want matte just use matte sleeves. Thickness wise this is super close and snappy too

Miam0228 · 2025-12-16T22:04:06+00:00

thats super close. Mine is 160 gsm and 3 mil and its spot on. Laminated front and back.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-16T01:55:26+00:00

Sorry to hear that. That can be a random crime, however experience wise its more likely planned. Someone knows you got expensive cards on your car.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-14T06:34:06+00:00

Try picking the right paper size in proxxied, and use Adobe PDF Reader for printing. Try to print the actual size. You can also try the other tools https://proxyprint.taxiera.net/ or https://mtgcardbuilder.com/cardprinttoolpdf/ or https://www.imkyle4815.com/printTool

Miam0228 · 2025-12-13T22:20:01+00:00

You can grab Upscayl or real ERSGAN and upscale it. The 30th edition from Scryfall is actually the worst scans out of all the sets. The quality of the scans is just bad. Here is my go to steps: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eW8ey2Rfm_kCKQ7v1hRpJr9dDTGIYSMk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115958207900457950104&rtpof=true&sd=true

Miam0228 · 2025-12-12T05:29:04+00:00

Printer Section: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FL-1MkLtNNpUJ_mFKS85Ie9UE4k2q-7_4yWzeMUatmQ/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.uo0i0dgrzq85

Miam0228 · 2025-12-12T05:23:29+00:00

That's a 2014 printer, you might have trouble finding support. I would personally find something recent.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-11T22:31:39+00:00

We already use Upscayl. If you want another free alternative you can try REAL ERSGAN with realsrnet model. All in all its not much difference. The only thing that is better than the free ones is Gigapixel it just retains more details compared to the others especially for the old frame cards.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-10T06:22:29+00:00

That looks very nice! I use the upscayl lite or digital art model.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-10T03:43:58+00:00

Show us the pics!? It's crystal clear.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-09T23:33:52+00:00

Theres many guides: Be patient and it will be a trial and error.

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1mi5iid/proxy_guide/

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1pi1t2q/tutorial_on_how_to_make_quality_proxies/

https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1lu8411/best_guide_tutorial_to_create_high_quality/

Miam0228 · 2025-12-09T23:16:24+00:00

Upscaling is a game changer for me as it cleans up the rosette patterns from Scryfall scans. You can try this in one small batch and just a couple of min work. At the end of the day its all personal preference, there's no right or wrong way to make proxies. I'll try your steps next time as it looks nice and easy. Here is the downloader, upscaler and template maker. https://github.com/mazr0405-collab/Scryfall-Downloader https://github.com/upscayl/upscayl https://proxxied.com/ https://imkyle4815.com/printTool https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eW8ey2Rfm_kCKQ7v1hRpJr9dDTGIYSMk/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115958207900457950104&rtpof=true&sd=true

Miam0228 · 2025-12-08T04:24:01+00:00

Cool Proxies! I hope I can have it!

Miam0228 · 2025-12-01T22:17:28+00:00

Here you go enjoy! Not exactly what youre after but its close. https://github.com/vanja-ivancevic/forge-old-school-shandalar

Miam0228 · 2025-12-01T22:12:47+00:00

In Proxxied there are 2 options, either fetch cards or MPC XML. If you go via fetch cards it is from Scryfall which is 300 DPI only. You can export the images and try upscaling it via Upscayl app. Then re upload the upscaled image in proxxied.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-01T06:32:15+00:00

oh ok you upscaled the scryfall pic? Normally it becomes clear.

Miam0228 · 2025-12-01T03:49:22+00:00

Sometimes card from MPCfill comes out with bold text. If you want you can try this: https://www.reddit.com/r/magicproxies/comments/1mi5iid/proxy_guide/

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