Ok, went to Staples and got a pack of dvd cover paper (by memorex) that came with some program called ezPressit. The paper's still and has perforations to tear off and inserting for dvd covers. Now even with setting the program, and my printer settings (A4 since somehow it won't switch to paper size), nothing's print right. The covers are either bleeding off to one of the sides, or too wide. I'm really not sure if I'm aligning it right in the program itself, or if I'm putting the paper in wrong. I've already wasted 6 sheets from a pack of 25 and getting really annoyed with having spent $12 on this crap.
Has anyone used the kind of paper I mentioned and have any suggestions, or know of a better program, other then this crappy one or Nero's cover maker?
There used to be a great tutorial on how to get excellent print-outs on this site. I can't seem to find it now, but it was authored by Rikter I believe. Maybe someone has it bookmarked.
In terms of what to print it on, I am sorry to say that what you most likely bought is junk. Aside from the fact that the perforations leave a fuzzy edge that is at least as distracting as a wobbly hand-cut would be, it's probably just plain old card stock. I used to fight with those things to make CD cases, too. Not worth the effort.
To get the optimum performance out of contemporary printers (and to make all of those little details pop out) you should use a specially coated paper, like the Epson S041067. It's a 720dpi-capable Legal sized paper. It costs like 15 dollars for 100 sheets, and is available all over the internet.
Once you get your hands on some decent paper, you can delve into your printer's options to maximize the quality. You should be able to print from any program that displays the picture.
Hope this helps, -bdev Criterion Projects done: She's Gotta Have It, The Princess Bride, The Fisher King
In Progress Criterions: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (99% done), Taxi Driver (90% done), Citizen Kane (50% done), Othello (99.99% done)
Possibly coming next: Ghostbusters, The Magnificent Ambersons (the theatrical cut, a reconstruction according to Prof. Carringer's script analysis, and the colorized version)
Originally posted by: bdev ... you should use a specially coated paper, like the Epson S041067. It's a 720dpi-capable Legal sized paper. It costs like 15 dollars for 100 sheets, and is available all over the internet...
--bdev
Criterion Projects done: She's Gotta Have It, The Princess Bride, The Fisher King
In Progress Criterions: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen (99% done), Taxi Driver (90% done), Citizen Kane (50% done), Othello (99.99% done)
Possibly coming next: Ghostbusters, The Magnificent Ambersons (the theatrical cut, a reconstruction according to Prof. Carringer's script analysis, and the colorized version)
