Questions tagged [digital-printing]
The digital-printing tag has no usage guidance.
99 questions
0
votes
2
answers
90
views
Which Technology and software used to create this book?
This is a sample page of "GCSE physics, third edition, Tom duncan 1986, 1987, 1995"
https://ibb.co/kqgSSNR
I like the design of this book in general. Could you guess which offset printing ...
- 3
0
votes
1
answer
79
views
Reproducing the darkness of printed type
When I use a typeface I have seen in print and output the copy on my laser printer, the type is always lighter than what I saw in print. I assume this is because offset printing causes some spread of ...
- 11
0
votes
2
answers
150
views
How to find the best matching CMYK color for this color?
Does anyone have an idea how to find the best matching CMYK color for digital print for this mint green color?
HEX: #8BFF85
RGB: 140/255/133
Thanks for your help!!!
0
votes
0
answers
44
views
question about DTG printing
I have a treatment I've bee applying to photos (using filters and some other Photoshop adjustments) for use in T shirt designs that will be printed direct to garment by a reputable POD provider. I don'...
- 211
0
votes
2
answers
562
views
What is the complementary color of yellow (Purple or blue)? Which model color for digital (RGB or RYB)?
I don't understand:
Using Adobe color wheel, the complementary of yellow (#ffff00) is
purple (#7D00FF).
Using Material Design, the complementary is blue(#0000ff).
I understood that it depended on ...
- 3
0
votes
1
answer
90
views
Epson Printer Prints weird Yellow Magenta Cyan ending [closed]
Based on this thread they recommended I post my printer problem here. My Epson L4260 prints this weird output at the end of only glossy photo paper print from Microsoft Word. I tried using the laptop ...
- 477
1
vote
0
answers
42
views
Scaling up using ISO page sizes
I have an A3 document with a map that is at a 1:1000 scale (its the only one I have).
How would I scale it down to 1:500 to print on an A1?, because that is the outcome I want an 1:500 scale of the ...
0
votes
1
answer
303
views
How can I print the odd page spreads than the even page spreads when printing a booklet in InDesign?
I've created a 40 page photo book in InDesign. They are 8.5X11 portrait facing pages and I'm printing the book using the Booklet printing dialog onto 11X17" paper with 2 page signatures on the ...
1
vote
2
answers
176
views
What controls the use of colour ink when printing a black and white image?
I'm interested in printing on transparencies to expose my artwork onto Toyobo Printight® plates and silkscreens.
I work in monochrome, but when I print my images my printer uses "rich black"....
- 13
0
votes
1
answer
155
views
Printing images of unusual pixel-per-inch density
As I discovered today, having your images to be 300 pixels per inch is not always a good thing for print.
Epson printers, contrary to Canon and HP, have native resolution of 360 instead of 300, and so ...
- 91
0
votes
1
answer
53
views
How do I convert a one page PDF file into several smaller (8.5" by 11") pages?
There is a related question already posted here
How to print a PDF with large pages onto multiple smaller sheets of paper?
However, at the moment, we do not desire to print the picture out on paper....
- 107
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Maximum image size to be printed on both A4 and Letter paper sizes
I want my documents to be able to be printed on A4 (210×297 mm) as well on Letter (8.5×11 inches) paper. (The "documents" are TIFF files with raster text on them. This is important to me. ...
- 91
0
votes
1
answer
178
views
Scaling up PDFs
If I've prepared an A4 print doc, that consists of vector graphics and also a large jpeg background... will the vectors scale up properly if I print the doc at A2?
I understand that the jpeg ...
- 105
0
votes
2
answers
70
views
Any need to specify '300dpi' on images?
I know that images need to be around 300dpi when printing, to ensure optimum quality... but do I need to actually specify that in Photoshop? (in the 'Image Size' section)
Because InDesign already ...
- 105
2
votes
2
answers
317
views
Is there such a thing as a single-sided tri-fold leaflet?
Do single-sided tri-fold leaflets exist or are they basically unheard of?
Failing that, are there any other folded documents that are only printed on one side?
- 105
0
votes
1
answer
880
views
Preparing RGB files for print
The printing company that I use prefer all files to be supplied in RGB. The only problem for me is accidentally picking a colour that is too bright.
Is there an easy way around this? I recently heard ...
- 105
1
vote
1
answer
2k
views
How do I print this PDF with the A1 dimensions?
https://jordanm.co.uk/downloads/LifeCalendar.pdf
I have to print the above PDF for an assignment. When I download the PDF and look at the properties, 420 × 594 mm (portrait) is stated. I want an A1 (...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
27
views
Printing copies in parallel from web to wide format printer
I need to print a document that renders to a web browser on a wide format printer (Canon TA-20). The document is long and narrow. I need to print multiple copies at once side-by-side (see simplified ...
1
vote
0
answers
101
views
Rasterize images for print manually
I'm trying to experiment with a thing. I have a laser printer that have both PCL and PS capabilities, however the image rendition is kinda poor, the print is very noisy.
I've seen some better printers ...
- 252
3
votes
1
answer
182
views
Colour management - matching CMYK to clients pantone
I have an HP latex 335 large format printer and utilise SAI software for the rip etc.
I have a client who requires a print that matches there Pantone.
My question is I have discovered the colour ...
- 31
1
vote
1
answer
457
views
Get rid of grain in laser prints
I recently bought a professional color laser printer (>1.5k$), but until now I worked only with black and white lines and text (100% black).
I'm now moving to colored prints, what've found is ...
- 252
3
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Toner consumption between 600 dpi and 1200 dpi
The question is, in a laser / digital printer / press, if I print at 1200dpi do I consume more toner compared to 600dpi?
Time consumption and processing resources like memory and cpu of the raster ...
- 252
2
votes
1
answer
604
views
Postscript VS PCL/PCLXL in printing photos and complex designs
I have the possibility to buy a PCL 6, PCL 5e , PCL XL, XPS laser printer but I discovered that it hasn't PostScript language support.
For office uses that would not be a problem, I would use only PCL....
- 252
0
votes
1
answer
170
views
Trying to Print Multiple Trading Cards at Once via Photoshop
The reason I'm trying to print directly from Photoshop is to keep the image quality. Converting to JPG was my first idea, copy pasting the cards to a word doc or something to get a full page but that ...
0
votes
0
answers
902
views
Minimum printable font size readable under a microscope
I'm a mechanical engineer about to invest in a new A3 laser printer but won't have the chance to try it out before buying.
It's main function will be to print technical drawings for checking. The ...
- 109
2
votes
1
answer
695
views
How can I print 1 inch grid into an actual size
I am struggling to print out 1 inches square grid on A4-paper. The squares comes out about 1,8 inches.
I have tried on 2 different printers (Brothers DCP-L5500DN Laser printer, and a Epson ET-2820 ...
- 121
0
votes
1
answer
544
views
How to print white/light pixels as light-grey/white rather than underlying paper color
This file was created in photoshop & illustrator, and I'll be printing it digitally on a color laser copier at Kinkos. As you can see, there are a lot of very light tones and that when printed, a ...
- 211
0
votes
1
answer
69
views
Laser printer faintly printing where it shouldn't be [closed]
I am not sure what to call this problem, but the laser printer (HP Color Laser Jet Pro) is doubling some of the print where it shouldn't be in a faint way. How could I fix this, or what is this ...
- 103
1
vote
1
answer
57
views
Red and green inks in printers
I have an older Canon 9000 printer which has tanks for Red and Green ink (alongside the traditional CMY tanks). However, it is difficult to find Green Ink refills. Does anyone know why professional ...
- 11
0
votes
0
answers
51
views
Print color mode and print flier size
Am using coreldraw X7, so can I use RGB color mode for print fliers, CMYK is actually producing dull colors which I don't like and also what is the standard size (in inch) for print fliers...
0
votes
1
answer
155
views
Small Graphic Issues with MathMagic Styles [InDesign]
The company that I work for recently had a test print with a professional printer and we noticed that our radicands, when printed, are excessively bolded.
I've scrubbed through the user guide, have ...
1
vote
2
answers
606
views
InDesign printing wrong colors
I designed a page that includes text, photos and design elements. The text and design elements created directed in InDesign print perfectly. The photos print badly. All colors are wrong.
The photos ...
user171088
0
votes
1
answer
77
views
Tracing Pattern On Fabric Using Laundry Marker
two short questions: I want to transfer a pattern similar to this to fabric:
Since I really like the aesthetic of vintage camouflage clothes, I want to go for a similar look. I noticed that ...
- 291
2
votes
1
answer
2k
views
Overprint with laser a inkjet print and vice versa
I would like if that's possible to overprint an inkjet print with a laser one in order to put a toner only in some areas and process this multi layered paper with additional finishing after.
I've ...
- 252
0
votes
1
answer
177
views
Laser Printer Leaving Uneven Shine
In the past two decades of having owned both inkjet and laser printers, I've noticed a common issue among laser printers. While high-end ink jet printers have always produce high quality photographic ...
- 101
1
vote
2
answers
748
views
Low opacity image printing out with "pixelated" effect
I'm having issues with the printing of some files. They're text files created in illustrator and then I add an image for background with an opacity at aprox 12%.
It prints out as if it were "...
- 11
-1
votes
1
answer
1k
views
How do i sell multiple sizes of a digital art print?
I'm hoping to sell some digital art prints on Etsy but I'm very lost as to how I can provide various sizes for one aspect ratio. I'm aware this seems like a very dumb question to ask but I am really ...
1
vote
0
answers
321
views
How do I match the colors of my print with a reference print?
I have a series of around 100 scans of vintage stamps (all coming from the same scanner), and just a couple of actual stamps within that set, to be used as color reference. What's the best process to ...
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
Seeking alternative digital printing methods
I am looking for alternative methods of digital printing.
My project is to print my art at home, but I am not satisfied with the (lack of) artistic quality of commercial laser printers, or inkjet ...
- 976
0
votes
0
answers
56
views
What should I think about before ordering a poster print?
I have constructed a Mandelbrot image using my own small python script. I am toying with the idea of taking it to a shop to have it printed on a 50x70cm poster to hang on the wall.
I know nothing of ...
- 101
4
votes
1
answer
2k
views
How to get the best results printing white text with small font-size on a rich black background
I need to produce a document that has a flat rich-black (C60, M50, Y40, K100) background and text that is white on top. The text is set at 7pt in a monospaced font (PT Mono Regular 400).
What can I do ...
- 810
0
votes
1
answer
202
views
How do I ensure the file I send to an external printer will print correctly?
Hope you can help here?
I have an Ilustrator 2020 design which I want to get printed on A3 (Giclee).
I have an ICC profile (seems to be RGB) from my external printer who will print for me.
When I ...
0
votes
0
answers
890
views
Pdf file and Png file colors printed differently from the same printer
I have a design in png and pdf formats. The png file was printed fine from Microsoft Photos and the colors were accurate. The colors of the same design however became brighter and lighter when I ...
- 1
0
votes
0
answers
303
views
Creating and printing svg for business cards
I've created this svg file with guidelines defining the size of business cards for Avery 5871. When I print it out, it is slightly too small, 1/8" on top, right, left, and 1/4" on bottom.
...
- 210
1
vote
2
answers
235
views
Compute White Underprint Values
I want to print this motif on a grey hoodie using DTG, how would I compute the color values for the white underprint to make the colors on grey fabric approximate the colors in the image? My ...
- 291
0
votes
3
answers
377
views
How to print very long images (e.g. 10" x 64") on a single sheet of paper
I've got a very long image (10" x 64") that I would like to print on regular paper. Most of the printing services I've seen print either posters (e.g. 24x36) or vinyl banners (e.g. for ...
- 103
1
vote
2
answers
71
views
Demystifying printers capabilities in drawing continuous colors
It is known that the printers quality is given by their DPI specification (and not only). Reading out what DPI means and how it is applied to printers, a question arise in my mind. If printers do many ...
5
votes
2
answers
25k
views
How many inches/mm is left as margin on a standard A4 paper?
Is there a standard length of margin left that works for all printers? On my note taking app I want to know how much space to leave so that when I export to PDF and print (on HP, Brother, Epson, you ...
- 153
0
votes
2
answers
78
views
illustrator printing [closed]
i clip an image in 8.5 "x11" standard paper size. and want to write on it. do i have to place any other rectangle behind it? so that the printing guy wont have ny problem to print it? or writing on ...
- 1,482
0
votes
1
answer
1k
views
What method of downsizing my artwork to multiple print-sizes would be best?
I'm rather new to design and find this really confusing, even after researching it for days.
I begin with a canvas size of 24x36 inches and I want to downsize it to the following print-sizes:
4x6
5x7
...
