Run Pig Run
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January 2006
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Printer Question, by Run Pig Run on Aug 3, 2008 20:54:34 GMT 1, I like to print my stencils straight onto 250-300gsm card only my printer always thinks there is a paper jam.
can anyone recommend a printer that won't get me angry?...i don't want to print photos
also can you print on acetate with a printer...do you need a laser printer for that?
what printer and printing methods do you use for your stencils?
I like to print my stencils straight onto 250-300gsm card only my printer always thinks there is a paper jam.
can anyone recommend a printer that won't get me angry?...i don't want to print photos
also can you print on acetate with a printer...do you need a laser printer for that?
what printer and printing methods do you use for your stencils?
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kay7four
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Printer Question, by kay7four on Aug 3, 2008 21:06:07 GMT 1, Hey RPR,
I like to go down to the local printshop and get my images printed on a large Oce' machine. I use thick oiled board so I mount my image to the board and cut away.
Hey RPR,
I like to go down to the local printshop and get my images printed on a large Oce' machine. I use thick oiled board so I mount my image to the board and cut away.
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m@san
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November 2006
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Printer Question, by m@san on Aug 3, 2008 23:10:13 GMT 1, I usually print onto A4 labels and then stick them onto whatever stencil card I am using ... this allows me to tile the printer output for larger stencils.
Advantia Copier Labels CC0809 are the cheapest ... usually 8.99 for a box of 100
I usually print onto A4 labels and then stick them onto whatever stencil card I am using ... this allows me to tile the printer output for larger stencils.
Advantia Copier Labels CC0809 are the cheapest ... usually 8.99 for a box of 100
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stickee
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Printer Question, by stickee on Aug 4, 2008 1:17:13 GMT 1, you can get inkjet compatable acetate (A4) or just get the regular toner/laser ones and print off your work at home and then put the acetate in the local newsagents photocopier and do it that way...Have done that loads just don't ask them! they wonder what the wierd plastic is you wanna print onto is gonna do to their machine, so just open up the paper draw and chuck it in 
you can get inkjet compatable acetate (A4) or just get the regular toner/laser ones and print off your work at home and then put the acetate in the local newsagents photocopier and do it that way...Have done that loads just don't ask them! they wonder what the wierd plastic is you wanna print onto is gonna do to their machine, so just open up the paper draw and chuck it in |
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m@san
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Printer Question, by m@san on Aug 4, 2008 9:11:50 GMT 1, Just to add that the adhesive on the labels will stick to oiled manila board and acetate as well as normal card
Just to add that the adhesive on the labels will stick to oiled manila board and acetate as well as normal card
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pezlow
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January 2007
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Printer Question, by pezlow on Aug 4, 2008 21:05:18 GMT 1, What card do people use for their stencils. To date I have just used file folders and stuff like that. If there is specialist card what is it called and where do you buy it?
What card do people use for their stencils. To date I have just used file folders and stuff like that. If there is specialist card what is it called and where do you buy it?
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Run Pig Run
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January 2006
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Printer Question, by Run Pig Run on Aug 4, 2008 22:01:11 GMT 1, What card do people use for their stencils. To date I have just used file folders and stuff like that. If there is specialist card what is it called and where do you buy it?
I use 280gm card from a local stationers.... the stencil usually lasts up to 10 goes. any thicker and it becomes a pain in the arse to cut and obviously it is less delicate.
for outdoor work the thicker the better really.
for a4 stencils i have used a laminator before which works quite well.
What card do people use for their stencils. To date I have just used file folders and stuff like that. If there is specialist card what is it called and where do you buy it? I use 280gm card from a local stationers.... the stencil usually lasts up to 10 goes. any thicker and it becomes a pain in the arse to cut and obviously it is less delicate. for outdoor work the thicker the better really. for a4 stencils i have used a laminator before which works quite well. |
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Printer Question, by ikkeno on Aug 5, 2008 13:45:11 GMT 1, Hey RPR, I like to go down to the local printshop and get my images printed on a large Oce' machine. I use thick oiled board so I mount my image to the board and cut away.
yup oce printers are the shit, If I ever get a shit load of money im gonna get one myself ;D, its cheap(allot cheaper than using a regular ink printer at home) and you get big sizes, I myself think a2 is the perfect size, not to big to handle alone on the street but not so small that it takes forever to put up stuff on the street.
If you absolutely need to print at home I would recomend printers that use toner cartridges since they are far more cost effective than ink printers wich basicaly are a scam, the ink refils subsidise the cheap ink printers, its probably cheapest to buy a new ink printer on sale rather than refilling when you run out of ink...
Hey RPR, I like to go down to the local printshop and get my images printed on a large Oce' machine. I use thick oiled board so I mount my image to the board and cut away. yup oce printers are the shit, If I ever get a shit load of money im gonna get one myself ;D, its cheap(allot cheaper than using a regular ink printer at home) and you get big sizes, I myself think a2 is the perfect size, not to big to handle alone on the street but not so small that it takes forever to put up stuff on the street. If you absolutely need to print at home I would recomend printers that use toner cartridges since they are far more cost effective than ink printers wich basicaly are a scam, the ink refils subsidise the cheap ink printers, its probably cheapest to buy a new ink printer on sale rather than refilling when you run out of ink... |
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Printer Question, by ikkeno on Aug 5, 2008 13:49:30 GMT 1, What card do people use for their stencils. To date I have just used file folders and stuff like that. If there is specialist card what is it called and where do you buy it?
Try specialized art suply shops or print shops.
And anything from 250 gsm to 350 gsm should work, I find 280-320 gsm to be what I prefer.
Get a few samples and chek out what you like, then buy in bulk and get it cheap.
What card do people use for their stencils. To date I have just used file folders and stuff like that. If there is specialist card what is it called and where do you buy it? Try specialized art suply shops or print shops. And anything from 250 gsm to 350 gsm should work, I find 280-320 gsm to be what I prefer. Get a few samples and chek out what you like, then buy in bulk and get it cheap. |
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pezlow
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January 2007
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Printer Question, by pezlow on Aug 5, 2008 22:48:26 GMT 1, Cheers for the answers.
Cheers for the answers.
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