Guest dphippsdavis Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I'm new to digital scrapbooking. After completing a digital layout, is it best to print on photo paper or simply on cardstock? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jlf_loves_mjf Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I do my layouts in 8x10 and take it to a photo development place and have it printed like any other 8x10 digital photo, but I seem to be the only person that works that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wings Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I print on white 12x12 cardstock (I got a Canon i9900 printer for my birthday). The printout doesn't look glossy like it can with glossy photo paper, but that "problem" is solved when I insert the cardstock into a sheet protector. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I sometimes get my professionally printed just like Jennifer does. I usually print at home on photo paper. Youcan experiment with cardstock - it gives the layout a different look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Oh, and Welcome to Scrapgirls! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DeeZee Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I've only gotten a few printed (I've only been doing this since Jan/Feb so I really am a newbie too!) but i used an online processor who does professional prints for photographers. I'm overjoyed with the results!!! They look TERRIFIC printed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gauchogirl Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I just print copies on good quality color laser paper. I mostly do them for screen, don't print them all out. But, if I ever wanted to, I would print to my Epson Photoprinter on matte photo paper. Love the texture and silky feel (without the shine). Cardstock gives a cool texture too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nc_josie Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hi! I use both cardstock and photo paper...It depends on the LO as to what quality of printout that I want and what I am going to do with the LO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jomi Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I always print them to the developer and let them print them out! Sometimes I print them out myself on glossy photopaper. It never crossed my mind you could print it on cardstock? How do you pics show if you do that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest photocat Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 I never print them out myself. It eats print cartridges, and the quality is never as when it comes from a photostore. Or lab. I make mine on 8 inch (8 on 8) and take them in on a CD to have them printed out on real photopaper. Usually mat. They come out so nice, and it is cheaper in ink and paper then printing them at home... I would also worry about lasting time if you print them on a home printer (even if it is a photoprinter). I do have an epson 1290, A3, but still prefer to take them in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest rebaqueen Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 Hello, everyone! I'm a newbie also, and have made one digital scrapbook so far. I think photo paper is definitely the way to go over cardstock or regular injet paper. From my experience, there is no comparison, but why don't you try printing the same picture on both and see which you like better? I bought Office Depot Premium High Gloss (just a personal preference over matte) Photo Paper for my digital scrapbooking, but use a lighter weight, less expensive glossy injet paper for other projects (CD case inserts, etc.). Having different options to choose from lets you get a nice look without always using your "good" paper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darklighter Posted April 25, 2005 Share Posted April 25, 2005 New to digiscrapping myself. I plan to do photo paper and size them either 6x6 or 8x8. Do they make 12x12 photo paper? I figured I would use card stock to do that size if I needed to. Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lcscoobie81 Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Sure appreciate learning everyone's preferences! Helps over trial and error. You've heard the saying learning from other people's mistakes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest dphippsdavis Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Thanks so much to all of you....can't wait to try it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaxscraps Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 Epson makes a 12x12 scrapbook semi gloss photo paper for printing, I've seen it in Best Buy. It was 20 pages for about $20, says it can be printed on both sides. I have yet to be lucky enough to receive a wide format printer (though there is much hinting in my household of the benefits of one!) so I have not used it. Only made note of it's availability for later!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Juliet_A Posted April 26, 2005 Share Posted April 26, 2005 I use lower grade photo paper for my 8x8 pages, and take it to a copy center for bigger sheets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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