photo paper

[thetechbros]

Whats the best photo paper to use to make the covers look as close as possible to original covers?

[wiggy]

There really is no "best".

Personally, I've always preferred Epson's papers.  Any high quality photo paper from them is going to do the job very well.

[lenoxseer]

There really is no "best".

Personally, I've always preferred Epson's papers.  Any high quality photo paper from them is going to do the job very well.

What size do you find works best? 8x10 doesn't seem to be enough.

[rockabilly1983]

If you're using an inkjet printer, the best paper to use is Paperworks 48 lb Semi-Gloss Legal Size Paper. Legal size paper is 8.5 x 14. Every cover will fit on this paper. This paper is very close to the same paper PlayStation 2 covers are printed on.

If you're using a laser printer, the best I can recommend is Graytex 40 lb Soft Gloss Laser Paper. Make sure you buy this paper in legal size 8.5 x 14.

Inkjet printers are the best for printing covers as well as photos. Semi-gloss paper will give your covers that official box look. The blacks will be nice and deep too. Semi-gloss paper is also known as lustre and satin. Laser printers are not going to give you deep blacks. The color won't be as rich either.

Want a good supply of ink but want to save money? Buy new compatible inkjet cartridges from RefillBay.com. That's where I order inkjet cartridges for my Canon Pixma TR7520 inkjet printer.

[wiggy]

There really is no "best".

Personally, I've always preferred Epson's papers.  Any high quality photo paper from them is going to do the job very well.

What size do you find works best? 8x10 doesn't seem to be enough.

What I use is 13x19 paper.  I used to cut into two pieces of 8.5x13, before I had a printer that could handle 13x19.  If your printer can’t handle 13x19, then you’ll need to make sure it will allow for custom sizes, as 8.5x13 is not a traditional paper size.


On a side note, despite what many may assert, you can’t buy fine art/proper photo paper in legal size.  There are legal size papers that will do the job, but they’re far from the best.

I also HIGHLY recommend against using anything but OEM ink. It’s a real gamble. Some work just fine, but they can also destroy your printer.

[Kaylian-N-VA]

I have an Epson printer, but the feed on it is a bit of a wuss. I cannot really handle photo paper or card stock very well. Most of the printing that was done on it previously was just on regular ol' copy paper. For my picky little printer's best performance, I have been using either Letter or Legal (for BitBox) size Presentation Paper. It's slightly stiffer than your standard copy paper, but not as rigid as Card Stock or Photo paper. I figure, once I am employed again, I can look at another option for paper and trying to get the thing to print properly on it. Until then, the printing in the Presentation Paper isn't bad, and I got a nice size pack of it from Amazon for under $9 delivered. I test printed with it a Moon Patrol (Bitbox) cover and, while I do have to figure out the trimming a bit finer, it doesn't look bad at all.