first try printing decals

[diymirage]

hey guys

i got some decal paper for Christmass last year and i just tried it out today

i printed a few tryouts on regular paper and they looked great

then i put in the decal paper

set the printer settings to photopaper and high quality

changed the format from "text" to "text and images"

and when i printed it everything looked way bleuer and a tad fuzzy

is this normal or did i do something wrong ?

[Lownslow]

what kind of printer? before you print you should set your settings to fine or sharp, if it has a photo option (always do that).

[JamesW]

If you get it figured out I may have a few for you to print for me.

[diymirage]

what kind of printer? before you print you should set your settings to fine or sharp, if it has a photo option (always do that).

its an inkjet printer

i had it set for high qaulity picture

but for some reason it came out wierd

[wisdonm]

I would try it back in the text mode. I never change mine to print decals.

[charlzrocks]

Try setting it to GLOSSY photo paper

[Jon Cole]

I always thought the rule of thumb was not to print direct to decal film on a home inkjet printer? I make a good quality master print, and take that and the film to a copy house (Staples) and have them run it through their best quality copier

[Foxer]

I always thought the rule of thumb was not to print direct to decal film on a home inkjet printer? I make a good quality master print, and take that and the film to a copy house (Staples) and have them run it through their best quality copier

Some places still won't print to your decal paper.

[Jordan White]

I always thought the rule of thumb was not to print direct to decal film on a home inkjet printer? I make a good quality master print, and take that and the film to a copy house (Staples) and have them run it through their best quality copier

Dunno, I know places sell decal paper for inkjet printers.

http://www.decalpaper.com/product-p/10c.htm

[caine440]

I have been using a canon pixma MP560 ink jet to print my decals.

I use decal paper designed for the ink-jet printer. After allowing the ink to dry you clear coat it a few times to protect the ink.

I set the printer settings to photo, glossy paper, and vivid photo in the different set up screens.

The results have been mixed but over all I am happy.

You have to use white backed paper to get any type of color coverage on dark cars. Just change the background color to match the car color.

I still have tons to learn as I am just getting started.