Need help with print strategy -- thoughts, suggestions, please

[whitewallpaul]

I'm getting ready to print some promo materials for my business-- I will be running about 200 sheets

I'm using a Canon MG6120 printer with oem cartridges (plan on refilling these with image specialists ink) connected to an iMac

I have been playing with Standard vs High quality settings as well as different paper presets (ie Glossy II, Glossy, Photo Matte, etc), and some color profiles. I'm testing with HP everyday photo paper (100 sheets for $15 at T@rget)

The promo materials are mainly computer graphics with text and covered partly with heavy black background

My question is, what do you guys think would be the best paper stock for this type of printing? Also, among the different default profiles, are there any in particular I should avoid or any I should start with? These sheets will be handouts to potential purchasers--

Is there any particular paper brand that should be avoided with Canon ink?

I burned through most of the gray ink in about 10 sheets when printing on the highest quality photo setting and glossy II paper....

I'm hoping this will be an economical alternative to traditional printing in the long run (obviously not over the first 200 sheets)

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to chime in

Paul

 

[WolfgangExler]

My question is, what do you guys think would be the best paper stock for this type of printing? Also, among the different default profiles, are there any in particular I should avoid or any I should start with? These sheets will be handouts to potential purchasers--

When using microporous paper, the print dry quickly and is "finger proof" but may have lower protection to light and ozone.

Is there any particular paper brand that should be avoided with Canon ink?

Your printer is using dye based inks so you can use nearly avery available paper.

I burned through most of the gray ink in about 10 sheets when printing on the highest quality photo setting and glossy II paper....

The usage of ink colors depends on the images printed. But in general, everyone who has a printer with gray or light black ink will recognize that this is one of the most used ink color. So there is nothing special in your case, it is just a experience others have made also.

Wolfgang

 

[The Hat]

whitewallpaul I'm getting ready to print some promo materials for my business--
I will be running about 200 sheets

Youd be better taking you artwork to a high street print shop and getting it done there.
The cost of running 200 sheets using Canon inks is way over the top, costs Wow..
The only cost effective way to do your promos is with good quality 3rd party inks
in OEM cartridges and plain paper.

That said if you still want to print them yourself then use heaver paper than copier,
set to standard quality print with plain paper profile..

 

[whitewallpaul]

Thanks for the suggestions guys- I've got what I need and am moving forward

Paul