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Printing on a Mac
lotusoftheleaf:
That fixed the size problems, but the colors are printing out awfully faded. I just bought this printer so I can't be running low on ink already. I tried changing the paper types, but that didn't make much of a difference. This is the paper I'm using, if I helps at all.
http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/350757/Hammermill-Laser-Print-Paper-11-x/
lotusoftheleaf:
Can anyone think of a reason why the colors aren't coming out right? I've tried every paper setting available and it's done nothing but waste ink. Maybe this is just a crappy kind of paper, but all the reviews for it are positive and note that colors printed on it are supposedly sharp and vivid. I thought maybe I was printing on the wrong side of the paper, but I tried both sides and there was no difference.
lotusoftheleaf:
Searching around on Google, I think my printer may be broken. It's beginning to squeak, and that and the faded colors are apparently signs that the fusor is busted. I've only had this printer for about five days. I don't see how it could be broken already. I can return it to the store I guess, but this printer isn't available in the store so I'll have to wait for another one to be shipped to me.
This sure is a lot of hassle just to get some covers. I'm beginning to wonder if it would be easier to buy new, complete copies of all the games I have, keep what I need and sell what I don't.
Phantom5800:
Don't worry too much, some printers just suck ;) my Dell printer was useless with printing colors (always printed the wrong color) since day 1. But I don't use that since we also have a Canon all-in-one and an Epson Photo Printer. I use the Canon and it works great, I also use it to scan stuff. Sometimes you luck out and sometimes you get a dud with printers. Note; I've never had a laser printer, everything I've used has been ink-jet (though I would love a good laser printer more-so).
lotusoftheleaf:
Well, I'm gonna call Staples tomorrow and see if they can figure out if that's the actual problem or not. If this thing is broken already, I'm gonna try to find my receipt and return it. If it broke this quickly, I don't think I want to get another one. I may just cave in and get an inkjet printer. It seems like that's what everyone here uses and their covers all seem to come out looking nice. This paper should be thick enough for the ink to not bleed through.