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ReiEvangelion00

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Hi i was wondering how can i print some NES labels


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July 03, 2015, 12:55:29 PM
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Hoggs17

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i would like to print some NES labels...but the ones i need aren't on the site.  For SNES, I buy glossy sticker paper and then print the labels hosted on this site.  Cut them out and then peel away the sticker backing and voila.  I'm assuming it would be the same for the NES.  I do this for N64 as well; haven't had a problem.

July 03, 2015, 11:19:26 PM
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Hoggs what specific paper do you use and how good is the quality? I know not all sticker paper is created equal, the last ones i bought really sucked.
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July 04, 2015, 04:09:01 PM
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well to be honest; i tried using photo gloss paper (per research on this forum) and spray glue and/or a glue stick.  That didn't work for me (paper was too tough and for SNES games, kept popping up on the top "wrap around" part.  I tried gluing down the top first (and letting it dry for a day) and then applying the front and it still popped up.  I went on ebay and bought this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/201366985208?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT).  inkjet Premium photo 8.5x11 glossy sticker paper by LD.  This lady sells 10 sheets for about $5 shipped.  

Fine by me, i don't need 100 sheets because I only have a few labels.  I print 6 snes labels per page (so that i'm not wasting a page).  Looks good and i don't have to worry about spray glue getting all over my hands/cartridge shell/floor/pets etc...  It's a little tricky peeling off the paper backing off the sticker but you will eventually get it.  I've only messed up this way once out of about 5.  I haven't applied any NES labels yet (as there aren't many labels hosted on TCP for the games I need) but n64 and snes works well.  

Here's a pic so you can kinda see how it looks.  For only $5, it was worth it to see for myself and I'm happy with the results.  Also, I didn't have much luck going to office depot etc... My online quest was more fruitful :) 

« Last Edit: July 04, 2015, 04:16:36 PM by Hoggs17 »

July 05, 2015, 12:00:40 AM
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gam3rz3r0

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Thanks Hoggs, I'm definitely going to use those. Thanks for the link too  ;D
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July 05, 2015, 11:44:38 AM
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Hoggs17

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No prob, for $5 can't go wrong.

July 05, 2015, 04:17:30 PM
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bender3455

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And if you wanted to take it one step further, get a Silhouette Portrait (which is heavily used by scrapbookers) to cut perfectly rounded corners for you :)
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July 05, 2015, 04:24:59 PM
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Hoggs17

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yeah i don't really get rounded corners using an exacto knife, but the corners are so small, i can live with it. 

July 05, 2015, 11:38:20 PM
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Toenail clippers work great too!
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