Creating and printing your own invitations can be a fun and creative process. With a bit of research, planning, and experimentation, you can produce a high-quality, attractive invitation. The following points should help as you begin your rewarding, creative endeavor.
- When selecting your paper style, be sure to check whether it accepts laser or inkjet printers. Most smooth card stocks work well with either.
- Textured papers tend to work better on inkjet printers; sometimes the heat mechanism in laser printers doesn’t allow the ink to stick well and you may experience flaking.
- Keep in mind that colored stock may affect the way your ink appears.
- Check that the thickness of your paper stock is compatible with your printer. Refer to your printer’s user manual for this information. It’s always wise to test with a sample.
- If you have a back door on your laser printer, keep it open when printing card stock. This will keep the paper flat instead of having it turn through the rollers, which can cause it to curl. It can also help prevent smudging.
- When printing envelopes, be sure that the paper guides are adjusted correctly to avoid having the envelopes print crooked.
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