r/Printing

i‘m not sure if this issue is a printer issue or something I can do on google docs, but I’m trying to print something out double sided and the lines have to align (yes. all margins are 1 and all sizes are the same) as I’m going to cut it out and then the thing itself is double sided. now, I don’t mind if it’s a little off and when I cut it out, stuff will not be cut off. however, when I go to print my stuff, it is not aligned at all and if I were to cut it out, stuff will get cut out. I hope you all understand what I mean... Anyways, my question is, how do you align something so when printed, double sided it will be aligned?

also, to clarify, this is all using pictures and yes, the sizing is the same for every one.

thanks!

So I'm trying to save the company a bit of money by printing and cutting warning labels from the office. I got the go-ahead to buy a laser printer which works great but the actual half-cutting is giving me a migraine. I print 40 - 200 labels per sheet depending on which product it's designed for and while it's do-able with a steel rule, craft knife, and hand control, I don't want to dedicate half my work day to cutting. I really just need something on the extreme budget end of the spectrum that can make a half-cut (or even perforation) in one swift movement. I've looked at rotary trimmers, wheel cutters etc but I can't find one that allows you to control the depth of the blade. Any advice?

hi I'm trying desperately to get my dream printer aka any printer and ive lost hope I don't have alot to spend on one and the hobby is expensive I'm trying to find one for around 75 dollars to get started and I won't give up until I find one I dont know if anyone can help but if you can please message me I can't pay shipping on one i honestly only have 75 dollars I'm just hoping this will reach the right person willing to help a newbie

Currently, trying to wrap my head around this for a customer. I'm not really needed to explain it to them but I'm learning for a fun whoo!

Content: scanned artwork

So the two files they sent me to print:

1. 2.637 inches by 3.312 inchs (600 PPI)

2. 41.069 in x 53.542 in (72 PPI)

#1 looks pixelated AF

#2 looks perfectly fine. just fine. not great, but fine.

Hi everyone, please don't give me flack because I'm already stressed enough as it is 😭 I bought an Epson Eco tank l3270 that has been wrongfully advertised by the seller as "true borderless" which is untrue. It doesn't support it at A4 (or most of the formats anyway)... It's my fault for not checking forums and making sure, but also.... I hope yall know what I mean 😭

I want to get a printer for printing my own artwork as prints. It doesn't have to be the best, highest quality ever; my friend who has been printing my stickers and prints has a brother dcp t-426w which supposedly isn't even considered to be good for things like that, but the quality and colours have been good so far. I need a similarly priced one (600-700PLN, 138–161 EUR, 161–188 USD) that has similar quality and also the economic tank. I was thinking about Canon PIXMA G3470, but it supposedly is lower resolution. My requirements:

\- stays in the price range

\- TRUE borderless for A4 and letter size, I don't really care about the rest

\- economic tank (no cartridges)

\- good colours

\- pretty high quality for what can I get

\- can handle papers that weigh more than 200g/m

\- connects by wifi

A plus is a scanner but if the price difference is huge, I don't really care about it.

Thank you in advance, I feel so frustrated and lied to because of the epson printer ☹️😭

I’m trying to tighten up my preflight before sending DTF files out. Right now I check the final print size, effective resolution, actual transparency, stray pixels, thin lines, small text and anything semi-transparent that might behave differently with a white underbase. color is still the part I don’t feel very confident about because every supplier seems to give slightly different file advice

Starting a T-shirt business can get confusing quickly because there are several popular ways to decorate apparel, and each method has different strengths depending on what you plan to sell.

Before buying equipment, it helps to ask a few practical questions:

What will you print most often?
Full-color logos, small left-chest prints, large back designs, names, numbers, or simple text?

What materials do you want to decorate?
Cotton, polyester, blends, dark garments, light garments, or non-apparel items?

How many orders do you expect to produce?
A few custom orders per week is very different from producing 100+ shirts regularly.

How much maintenance are you comfortable with?
Some systems require daily upkeep, while others are better suited for occasional or short-run use.

Here is a general breakdown of the most common options:

White Toner Transfer Printing
This method uses a laser/toner printer to print designs with white toner onto transfer media, which is then heat-pressed onto fabric or other compatible substrates. It can be useful for small runs, custom orders, light and dark garments, and some non-apparel products such as wood, acrylic, ceramic, glass, and metal. Since it uses toner instead of liquid ink, there is no daily ink maintenance. Results depend on the right transfer paper, adhesive, artwork setup, and pressing technique.

DTF Printing
Direct-to-film printing uses ink printed onto film, adhesive powder, curing, and heat pressing. It is popular for full-color apparel and works on many fabric types. It can be a strong option for shops focused mainly on garment production, especially when making transfers in bulk. The tradeoff is that it requires more workflow steps, maintenance, powder handling, and curing.

Sublimation
Sublimation works by turning ink into gas under heat so it bonds with polyester fibers or poly-coated blanks. It can produce bright, durable results on the right materials, especially polyester garments and coated hard goods. The limitation is that it does not work well on cotton, dark garments, or raw/uncoated hard goods.

HTV
Heat transfer vinyl is a lower-cost way to start. It works well for names, numbers, simple logos, and short runs. The main downside is that weeding and layering can become time-consuming, especially with detailed or multi-color designs.

Screen Printing
Screen printing is excellent for larger runs of the same design and can be very cost-effective at volume. However, it requires setup, screens, inks, space, cleanup, and more skill. It is usually less practical for lots of one-off custom orders.

There is no single best printer for every new T-shirt business. The right choice depends on your budget, order volume, materials, maintenance tolerance, and whether you want to focus only on apparel or offer a wider range of custom products.

For those already running a T-shirt or customization business: which method did you start with, and what would you choose differently now?

 

how much is a print job for a retail stores monthly ad signage? In-store shelf signs, 3'x5' vinyl window signs, etc; wondering how much my company spends on this (4000+ stores)

Thanks

What would you recommend for Hobonichi sticker printing? I’m torn between the Canon Selphy QX20 and the Liene Pearl N200 (or even Liene Amber 110). I have the Cannon Ivy 2 and absolutely do not like how the ZINK produces color. I do enjoy the app as the collage feature makes book stickers easy. Would love your favorite sticker printer recs!

I dont found a lot of women communities for printing world and im trying to found a platfrom to use for order a part for my make up business packaging like a rubber plastic and else, do you guys try any platform? what should i do where do i start?

Hi!. I’ve been putting off buying a printer and publishing my website, but I think it’s finally time to do my own prints at home so I can have full control over quality and style.

My paintings are generally dark, detailed, baroque style realism portraits. Does one type of printer perform better than others for dark art? Any other tips for printing art that is very dark and saturated?