Re: Best printer photo greeting cards

Robert Wilson wrote:

Could I have some advice from the experts on the "best" color inkjet
printer options for doing moderate quantities of 6x9" glossy prints
that will be glued to the face of greeting cards?

I want them to look as much like store-made photos as possible. 

Why not print them at a decent photo store then?

You can get much better quality prints off a well calibrated Fuji frontier a lot cheaper than you could ever get even with a high end colour inkjet on the best media. There is a compromise to be had with inkjet printing - the dots of ink absorbed onto the front surface of the paper necessarily increase light scatter when compared to a top grade glossy print. Not so obvious on silk or matt surface finish. 

Recommendations for a suitable paper would also be appreciated. I
prefer bright rather than soft prints.

You may need to try a range of settings to calibrate your system to generate ideal prints on the local kit but it is worth doing if you intend to print moderate sized batches.

Regards,
Martin Brown
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