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Daniel621:
Hi, I've always visited and read the forums at TCP, but I only now made an account. Until now I have enough money leftover that I can start fixing up my game collection. I just want to know what I need to get started.

How do I print out the stickers for N64/GBA games? Using what?
What kind of paper should I use with UGCs? Size?
Any recommendation for a good printer to use to print them out?
+anything else I might need?

Thanks! Any recommendations would be helpful.
Arseen:

--- Quote from: Daniel621 on August 01, 2011, 03:23:52 PM ---Hi, I've always visited and read the forums at TCP, but I only now made an account. Until now I have enough money leftover that I can start fixing up my game collection. I just want to know what I need to get started.

1: How do I print out the stickers for N64/GBA games? Using what?
2: What kind of paper should I use with UGCs? Size?
3: Any recommendation for a good printer to use to print them out?
4: +anything else I might need?

Thanks! Any recommendations would be helpful.

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1: I'd say semi-glossy sticker paper. Laser printer I think is better for this. If you use Inkjet do laminate the labels so the colors keep.
2: I use Semi-Glossy Photo paper from HP. A4 if you are European, Legal if US.
3: I use cheap Canon printer, quality is good. You don't need anything fancy, I'd say paper qualirty is more important and that your settings match the paper that you use.
4: Research and THINK CAREFULLY and decide will you use UGC's or double wide DVD cases, you are pretty much comitted after picking one. Same goes to CD/DVD/BR games (Full height DVD case or halfsize case or poly case) and DS/GG etc games (US DS cases or EU DS or 3DS or Poly case).
Daniel621:

--- Quote from: Arseen on August 01, 2011, 03:54:55 PM ---1: I'd say semi-glossy sticker paper. Laser printer I think is better for this. If you use Inkjet do laminate the labels so the colors keep.
2: I use Semi-Glossy Photo paper from HP. A4 if you are European, Legal if US.
3: I use cheap Canon printer, quality is good. You don't need anything fancy, I'd say paper qualirty is more important and that your settings match the paper that you use.
4: Research and THINK CAREFULLY and decide will you use UGC's or double wide DVD cases, you are pretty much comitted after picking one. Same goes to CD/DVD/BR games (Full height DVD case or halfsize case or poly case) and DS/GG etc games (US DS cases or EU DS or 3DS or Poly case).


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Where can I find semi-glossy photo paper legal sized? I searched amazon and the hp website and couldn't find any.
Arseen:

--- Quote from: Daniel621 on August 01, 2011, 10:47:37 PM ---
--- Quote from: Arseen on August 01, 2011, 03:54:55 PM ---1: I'd say semi-glossy sticker paper. Laser printer I think is better for this. If you use Inkjet do laminate the labels so the colors keep.
2: I use Semi-Glossy Photo paper from HP. A4 if you are European, Legal if US.
3: I use cheap Canon printer, quality is good. You don't need anything fancy, I'd say paper qualirty is more important and that your settings match the paper that you use.
4: Research and THINK CAREFULLY and decide will you use UGC's or double wide DVD cases, you are pretty much comitted after picking one. Same goes to CD/DVD/BR games (Full height DVD case or halfsize case or poly case) and DS/GG etc games (US DS cases or EU DS or 3DS or Poly case).


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Where can I find semi-glossy photo paper legal sized? I searched amazon and the hp website and couldn't find any.

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I don't know, but try get you hands on A4, your printer should have option of using it.
Doom:
Thought you were a spammer. Very sorry.


--- Quote from: Lilscoy22 ---Hello there!
I've been lurking a lot on this board, and finally decide post!
First off, amazing job on everything here! This website is so great for collectors and non-collectors alike! Seriously, it's so great to see a community of gamers come together to help each other out for unified hobby!

Anyway, I guess my question is for Arseen. I thought I'd post in reply here, as it was relevant. Thanks for posting shots of your collection and the info about using double wide DVD cases for games. I finally decided to starting printing and casing, and chose the DVD cases as my way to go.
So I just have two questions for you. Sorry if this has been repeated. I've tried to search the forums but I feel like I see mixed answers from people.

Question 1: Which games do the double DVD cases work best for, in terms of fitting the cartridge and not having to modify artwork size?

Question 2: Do you think these DVD cases would work? They say 27mm, and look the part. If so, they are pretty cheap at 60 cases for $20.
http://www.meritline.com/27mm-6-disc-dvd-case-black-with-2-trays---p-20503.aspx

Again, thanks for everyone's help, advice, and artwork on this site!

-Lilscoy
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