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What printer is best for DIY invitations?

posted 5 months ago in DIY

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MrsN2Be September 22, 2012

I have DIY invitations that I'll be printing myself, does anyone suggest a laser jet over an ink jet or vice versa?

Any specific models I should consider?

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tksjewelry June 25, 2011 Omaha

I have one of the new cannon three in ones and It worked great. It did take me a while to figure out the setting both on the computer and on the printer for the paper but once I did it was all easy. I did these on it with heavy cardstock:

What printer is best for DIY invitations? : wedding invitations diy printing IMG00197

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Shiarah November 3, 2012

I just bought an HP OfficeJet Pro 8600 Plus for my invitations (needed a new printer anyway), and I love it so far. It has pigment-based ink instead of dye-based, which is less likely to smear or rub off. I don't have a photo on hand right now at work, but it prints beautifully on my linen-textured cardstock, which was my main requirement. Edges are sharp and clear and the color is quite true as well.

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stargurl101 February 4, 2012 Toronto ON

I have a Brother laser and it did an ok job... not a great job. Def change the settings on your printer for heavy paper. My paper had little dips and valleys and I noticed that the ink would start to wear off... but it did the trick... I wasn't too picky.

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