Archives for: January 2008

Yes, our pocket folds can be ordered separately as well as most of our invitation kits. Our staff of in house designers frequently pull together our various papers, vellums card stocks and envelopes to create attractive invitation and card designs. Its our way of giving fresh ideas to our customers. However we know that many of our customers have their own ideas and color combinations therefore we offer all the components of a kit separately. If at any time you need suggestions please feel free to email our customer service department at cs@lcipaper.com. Shop our pocket folds.

It is recommended that a sample of a completed invitation with all of its enclosures be brought to the post office for a clerk to actually weigh. Please note: The weight of an invitation is not the only variable that determines the postage due on your invitations. The overall dimensions of the outer envelope, although within standard weight requirements, may require additional postage. For example all square invitations mailed in the USA, regardless of weight, will require extra postage. So, it is always suggested to let the post office see the invitation ensemble before affixing postage. This will also give you the opportunity to choose custom stamps appropriate for your taste. View our Layered Invitation Kits here

Here are our top picks for professional and personal ink-jet and laser printers based on CNET's review. Printer technology continues to evolve and improve therefore we suggest doing your own research at the time you are considering purchasing a printer. We also feel if you are interested in printing a complete range of papers & card stocks it is important to find a printer that can handle the heavier card stocks now available on our website.

Professional Ink-jet Printers:



Epson Stylus Photo R2400


Review: The Epson Stylus Photo R2400 printer's excellent monochrome printing further solidifies company's hegemony of the enthusiast and professional photo printer markets.
Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 0.6 pages/min, Mac, PC, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, 5760 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format 13 in x 19 in

Rating: 8.1

Price: $509 to $1349



Epson Stylus Pro 3800



Review: Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.

Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 4.1 min/page, 2 min/page, 5.5 min/page, 11 min/page, 6.6 min/page, 3.3 min/page, Mac, PC, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format as large as 17 inches wide

Price: $1058 to $1397



Epson Stylus Pro 3800 Professional Edition



Review: Epson's least expensive pro-series printer yet, the Stylus Pro 3800 is sure to dominate among pros, prosumers, and big-spending amateurs alike.

Specs: Ink-jet, Color, Wired, 4.1 min/page, 3.3 min/page, 6.6 min/page, 2 min/page, 11 min/page, 5.5 min/page, PC, Mac, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, 2880 dpi x 1440 dpi, Paper format as large as 17 inches wide

Price: $1319 to $1495



Personal Laser Printers:



Lexmark C532dn



Review: With fast speeds and impressive print quality, the Lexmark C530dn is a great color laser printer for the price. We prefer it over a more expensive color printer from the competition.

Specs: Laser, Color, Wired, 24 pages/min, 21 pages/min, 22 pages/min, Unix, PC, Mac, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 250-sheet input tray that can expand to hold legal-size paper

Rating: 8.1

Price: $574 to $758



Lexmark C532n




Review: With fast speeds and impressive print quality, the Lexmark C530dn is a great color laser printer for the price. We prefer it over a more expensive color printer from the competition.

Specs: Laser, Color, Wired, 21 pages/min, 24 pages/min, 22 pages/min, PC, Unix, Mac, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi, 250-sheet input tray that can expand to hold legal-size paper

Rating: 8.1

Price: $381 to $573

Our Gmund Contact Colors translucent papers are 30lb bond which is heavier than many of the vellum sheets on the market. To make certain that this vellum works for your particular application we recommend ordering samples and testing before committing to purchasing a large quantity. It's easy to order samples on our website of all the papers you are interested in. Navigate to the products of interest and look for the "Samples" tab. Click add to cart and the samples will be added to your basket.

During our in house tests we found the toner from laser printers did not adhere well to the finish of this card stock. For best printing results we recommend using inkjet printers not laser printers. In particular, printers that are top loading with straight back feeding mechanisms and can handle heavyweight card stocks are recommended. Since Vice Versa is a heavy card stock with a textured finish it may not be suitable for all home printers, therefore we highly recommend testing samples on your printer.