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Post by Deleted on Jul 15, 2014 13:25:49 GMT
That prints AND cuts? I love the idea of being able to print and cut my own labels for Project Life, but I don't have a very good color printer and it seems like another investment that may not be worth it.
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Post by streetscrapper on Jul 15, 2014 13:56:26 GMT
I guess that's a good idea, but I think that most people already have a printer and if the silhouette included a printer the cost might put it out of reach for many people. Especially considering how cheap you can get a decent printer for these days.
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iowgirl
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Post by iowgirl on Jul 15, 2014 14:39:45 GMT
Ya ever heard of the Imagine - LOL! What a disaster for Provo Craft!!!
I have a nice printer, but I have used a $28 HP printer and the what I printed look fantastic! I was out of ink on my big printer, so I just used the cheap-o printer that DH has in his office and the results were just fantastic. You don't need a high end printer for great results. You may need to tweak the settings when you send the print job over. A printer dialog box will pop up and go into the advanced settings and choose a higher quality of print.
Paper makes a difference. I like printing on textured cardstock - it seems to give a sharper image than the smooth (sounds crazy, I know). I think some of the smooth cardstock just doesn't absorb the ink right.
I like ColorBok cardstock from Walmart. I use 12x12 pads, but I know they have 8.5x11 pads of it too. It is in the scrapbooking stuff. Make sure you get the cardstock, not the paper pads. It has a very light texture and it cuts SO wonderfully.
The one paper to avoid is the Hobby Lobby brand. It doesn't print well and it is THE worst to cut.
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Post by Basket1lady on Jul 15, 2014 15:26:42 GMT
I agree. Everyone has a printer and they are cheap. Think of the need for specific ink cartridges. Plus, printers just don't last long. And they don't move well. ( **PSA--take the ink cartridges out of a printer before you pack it up and move it across the country!** )
Go out and buy yourself a cheap printer with no guilt!
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denij1
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Post by denij1 on Jul 15, 2014 15:31:17 GMT
Yup, Provocraft made that machine--the Imagine---and it royally sucked. Agree with Iowgirl that paper MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. I do not use regular white card stock. While your results may be OK--since it is not a "Coated" printer paper, the ink seeps in more and you end up using more ink to print---and ink is super expensive. I use the Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte. It is coated, so you use less ink. It is 48 lb. so it is a good weight. I buy it at Office Max and Office Depot, and if you watch the Sunday ads, they frequently have buy one get one free or half off. That is when I stock up. If you are looking to buy a nice printer, I love the Epson and Canon printers. (I have had ALL brands!) The key to a nice printer is the ink tanks. The more ink tanks, the better the prints. The ones that have 1 black tank and 1 "color" (all 3 colors in 1 tank) usually do not print as well, and are more expensive because you have to get a new "color" tank when the blue runs out--even though there may be yellow and magenta left. Here are some simple Canon printers that feature multiple inks. www.amazon.com/Canon-Printing-Solutions-MG5520-All-In-One/dp/B00EHDZMGI/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1405437857&sr=8-2&keywords=canon+printer www.amazon.com/Canon-MG5420-Wireless-Printer-Scanner/dp/B00AGV7T5W/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1405438080&sr=8-3&keywords=canon+printerThey are basically updated versions of my current Canon printer, and mine is FAB as long as I use good paper. Oh! and before you print, in the print window, make sure you switch from "Plain Paper" to either "Photo Paper" or "High Resolution Paper"--something like that--do not print with "Plain Paper" selected. |
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loco coco
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Post by loco coco on Jul 15, 2014 15:52:32 GMT
I would like a machine that does both but so glad I didnt buy the Imagine. When I saw it i thought my dreams were coming true then after reading the reviews I thought meh, Ill just use my printer and cameo  |
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Post by htstepper on Jul 15, 2014 16:23:57 GMT
Printers tend to go out. It seems like we are replacing ours every two years. I like having my Silhouette that just works with whatever printer I have. Also, it would be a huge machine if a printer was included. I have to use my Cameo on my kitchen island since my computer is on a desk in the kitchen and I love that I can bring it up and down the stairs from my craft room pretty easily.
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AerynK
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Post by AerynK on Jul 15, 2014 17:55:03 GMT
Because the Cricut Imagine failed so spectacularly it set industry standard on what *not* to do? ((shrugs))
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scrapnnana
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Post by scrapnnana on Jul 15, 2014 23:48:59 GMT
Because the Cricut Imagine failed so spectacularly it set industry standard on what *not* to do? ((shrugs)) LOL, this is pretty much what I was thinking. |
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Post by keknj on Jul 16, 2014 1:31:20 GMT
Agree with Iowgirl that paper MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD. I do not use regular white card stock. While your results may be OK--since it is not a "Coated" printer paper, the ink seeps in more and you end up using more ink to print---and ink is super expensive. I use the Epson Premium Presentation Paper Matte. It is coated, so you use less ink. It is 48 lb. so it is a good weight. I buy it at Office Max and Office Depot, and if you watch the Sunday ads, they frequently have buy one get one free or half off. That is when I stock up.
I second the paper recommendation. I use it all the time. I have even started printing my photos on it and that is what I use for scrapping. It cuts beautifully on the Silhouette. |
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