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AE2Z Edward W Greenberg
Posts: 1
Joined: May 4, 2020



Posted: May 12, 2020 12:40 PM          Msg. 1 of 3
Not sure if this is the correct location, but I couldn't see anything more appropriate.

What are you folks using to print cards. I have an old Sony dye sublimation printer that does excellent glossy 4x6s but (a) it only works with Windows XP and (b) supplies are drying up. It looks like if I buy a "kit" I can print 75 cards for $99.

So I thought I'd look at other printers before buying supplies for something pretty old.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Ed AE2Z

AE2Z Edward W Greenberg

N4YYV Stephen A. Coffin
Posts: 4
Joined: Oct 4, 2002




Posted: May 23, 2020 02:26 PM          Msg. 2 of 3
There are so many printers out there that do a good job with 4 X 6 prints. I don't spend money on 4 X 6 glossy printer paper. I buy the heaviest matte card stock I can find. I then use a paper cutter to gain three cards per piece of card stock.
When I check my INBOX and find cards there that I then verify are correct in comparison to my log, I DISPLAY the card, right click it to SAVE PICTURE AS and name it with the amateur's name to a folder of QSL Cards Needing to be Printed.
When I have gathered a few cards to that folder, I use Adobe Photoshop to print the cards on the matte stock in the 4 X 6 size. They turn out well. I place them in a three ring binder in those protective, plastic photo sheets that each hold six (6) cards. They are easy to review that way, you have invested minimum dollars and visitors enjoy looking through the album.

Enjoy.

N4YYV Stephen A. Coffin

N0JL John R Heckman
Posts: 13
Joined: Dec 22, 2019



Posted: May 23, 2020 04:07 PM          Msg. 3 of 3
Like Stephen N4YYV I use Avery 5689 from Amazon.com. I first purchased the 5689 (50 sheets - total 200 cards)in the $20. range. Then, after I found they worked with my printer I purchased Avery 8577 my cost per reduced!

I use the same technique in printing.

N0JL John R Heckman