r/Printing

So, I have some great new label designs for my products and I would really love to be able to make it so the linework is holo but everything else is opaque solid color.

I thought of 2 solutions:

1. Use vinyl cutouts and transfer everything onto holographic paper. There are some small details that make this difficult, so if I had to do it this way I’d have to rework the design.

2. Find a way to print/transfer the details on. I was looking into sublimation printing and wondered: is there a way to use the sublimation transfer paper to transfer the white background? Really my only issue is that my printer can’t print white and therefore if I want something to show up opaque I’ll have to use bold colors and that doesn’t fit with the design. I’d honestly rather transfer plain white onto the holo paper if I can. I have a heat press and I am willing to buy a sublimation printer if necessary (though they don’t usually have white ink either).

Any advice? Thanks in advance!

I'm looking to have a portrait printed and would really like a circular dimension with a deckled edge but can't seem to find anywhere online that offers that. Any recommendations?

I know this is such a specific question but I have a writing project/club that I will need for pretty regular printing. A home printer with my own paper is probably a no go unless I can't find an affordable service. I've reached out to a few local print shops for quotes and they've either been confused and declined or quoted like $10 a page

Essentially, I want 2-sided letters in 5x7 size. Both sides will contain text, so no color options needed. I want a textured paper, something that feels like an old letter in your hand and looks lovely in an envelope. I very much lean towards linen but I might be a silly goose and there's a better option

Would anyone here have leads/ideas? I've worked with CatPrint for art prints and love them, but not sure if they'd be the best choice here. Most printers I find that seem like they could work are more geared towards wedding invitations

Hi all, I’m pretty new to painting and had a quick question.

Every time I roll a wall, I notice a fine mist / tiny paint splatters ending up along the base of the wall (near the floor).

I’ve been using drop cloths, but I still find small specks after I’m done.

Is this mostly a technique issue (like too much paint on the roller or rolling too fast), or is it more about coverage (not enough drop cloth / too close to the wall)?

Any tips to prevent this would be really appreciated!

When receiving & reviewing print proofs (packaging, product artwork, etc.), I find the process quite time-consuming — comparing to originals, spotting colour shifts, missing elements, alignment issues, etc. It’s all pretty manual (side-by-side checks, markups, notes to suppliers).

Curious how others handle this — any tools, or just process and experience?

Does anyone have a suggestion for an adhesive backed 24x36" foam board that doesn't bow? We buy Gilman brothers brand, and it has a tendency to bow before, and especially after mounting my plotter printed art. Any help would be appreciated.

I'm trying to print my detailed art work out for an A1 signage board.

If I set my document in photoshop to A1 size with 600ppi as well as scanning the art in 600dpi.

Will that be enough resolution to not be blurry or low quality when it's scaled up to that A1 size?

Thanks. I've tried working in 1200 PPI but it slows down the photoshop.

What's the best file size/PPI for A1?

my printing setup for a small fulfillment side gig has been busy with spring orders and mother's day rush so thermal shipping labels are constant. i need qr returns, product barcodes and shipping info merged from excel data but finding the best barcode generator for thermal shipping labels that actually works with thermal printer and batch runs is frustrating. the free ones i tried add watermarks or break on larger jobs. i've looked at some paid programs around a couple hundred bucks but i want real feedback first. anyone in printing actually found the best barcode generator for thermal shipping labels that handles qr returns and excel data smoothly?

my small retail side business is picking up with spring events and mother's day coming up so i finally bought a thermal printer thinking it would make labeling easy. pulling descriptions, prices, barcodes and qr codes from excel is still a nightmare though. the free generators look terrible when printed and the basic software keeps forcing watermarks or bad alignment. i've looked at a few paid barcode programs that cost a few hundred bucks but i'm nervous to commit if it's just another disappointment. anyone running a small business actually found a barcode generator that makes this part of operations less painful?

Howdy everyone, a little new here. Im just wanting some things printed and hoping its possible. Here's some criteria

1. Glossy photo paper

2. 12×18

3. Colored

If anyone can do it it would be much appreciated. Unfortunately I dont know a lot about printing so if you need any more specifications let me know thank you.

Lately I’ve been realizing the hard part of apparel printing isn’t always the print itself, it’s getting the finished product to feel less “generic.”

In the beginning I only cared about decent prints and reliable fulfillment. But over time a few pain points started showing up:

Print consistency can vary more than expected between runs. Some blanks look great for certain prints but not others. And once you want products to feel more like a real brand, details like labels, placement options, specialty decoration, garment customization, etc. suddenly matter a lot more.

That’s where I’ve felt stuck.

Staying with basic print setups keeps things simple, but it can feel hard to differentiate. Moving toward more customized production seems appealing, but also adds cost and complexity fast.

I’m curious how people in printing have approached that transition.

Did you reach a point where standard POD/screen print setups weren’t enough anymore? How did you level up product quality/branding without making production a nightmare?

Would genuinely love to hear how others handled this.

If you print stickers (inkjet) and then laminate them, will they still fade over time if you just store them in a envelope?

I’ve been making everything to order because I wasn’t sure, but it’s kind of a pain and I’d rather batch a bunch at once then just grab them when orders come in.

Main concern is just long-term fading sitting in storage before they get shipped.

I'm using an ET-8550 if it matters