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I have the same problem. That is why I am not a fan of digital images. The only success I had was when I tried coloring in images from a laser printer. I don't own one personally and they are way too expensive to purchase and buy toner just to print a few digital images.
is it just me, or does anyone else have trouble using their copics on digital images? My ink runs and smears each time.
Do i need a special ink to print and color with copic?
I did ask Marianne Walker ~the guru of copics~ about copying/printing on inkjet printers and this was her reply:
"Most of the new inkjets use pigment inks so I don't think you'll have a problem (some brands are better, but as long as your printer is about 6 years or younger you should be good). Otherwise, you'll have to go somewhere with a regular copier and print them off."
Did you print on regular printer paper or card stock? I have run my Georgia Pacific paper (which I usually use with copics) through my inkjet printer and colored the images using copics without any problem.
I had this same issue...then I read somewhere about adjusting the printer settings so it controls the amount of ink it uses (it's probably different for each model of printer
So what worked for my little Anyas was GinaK paper...set my paper to THICK GLOSSY photo and I was able to use my copics almost right away (I still waited a few minutes before starting)
Also I have heard that for some printers, using the TRANSPARENCY setting can do the trick.....
It is possible to print digi and color with copics..you may need a bit of trial and error before getting the right match between paper and printer settings...
FYI: I tried also printing on Neenah and it worked just as well but don't use it much because it doesn't have the delicious finish of GinaK's....JMHO but another option if you have any on hand
Don't give up!! Digi stamps are so much fun to play with/resizable/able to create mirror images/cheap/and most of all instantly gratifying
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I color my digital images with my Copics and I print on PTI white with a 7 year old HPDeskJet 842C. I don't have any problems with the ink running, but I DO print....and then let them dry overnight before coloring. It just takes a LITTLE more planning...but I'm always happy! I usually go ahead and print out a sheet of images when I get a new digital set, and then they are ready to go whenever I am!
I have a brand new HP printer, just a cheap one. My ink smeared with every medium I tried. I don't have Copics. I did not try waiting overnight, that's a good idea. What works for me is to print on Canson watercolor paper, and pour clear ep over the image the second it comes out of the printer. Then I carry it back to my stamp room, heat and watercolor as usual!
is it just me, or does anyone else have trouble using their copics on digital images? My ink runs and smears each time.
Do i need a special ink to print and color with copic?
What kind of card stock are you using? I just have a regular all in one HP printer (ink jet) and have no problem using either copics, prisma markers or blick studio markers (they are all alcohol markers) and I also use prismacolor pencils blended with gamsol. I use Georgia Pacific 110 lb card stock from walmart and I do not heat set. I think if the card stock is coated it is more likely to smear, because it takes longer for the ink to get absorbed.
You can use a spray sealer to set the ink. I had problems with my ink running, so now I just spray a quick shot of the sealer on it, let it dry for just a minute and no more smearing!
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I've printed on SU white, PTI white, and GinaK's white all with my Canon (which has a separate pigment ink cartridge) and haven't had any problems with smearing when using my copics. I think the key is to find out if your printer uses pigment ink or not. *most* of the newer photo printers have this, I believe...but not certain.
Good luck - I hope you find a solution that works for you!! Don't give up on digi they can be GREAT!
What I am in love with lately for this is embossing printed images. I print on Iridescent cardstock *. The ink stays wet long enough for you to sprinkle clear ep on right away & heat gun it. I find the standard printing setting just right.
Then you get an embossed digital image (!) that never has any bleeding. The shimmer is subtle but sassy on the Iridescent paper and it's recommended by Copic instructors too. I particularly like how it blends on it (out of this world--nothing easier in my book.)
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I found that for more shimmer and a different ink effect, Glimmer cardstock works great too, but the Copics don't soak in & give you brush stroke definition. I found that SO nifty!
What I am in love with lately for this is embossing printed images. I print on Iridescent cardstock from Paper Temptress. The ink stays wet long enough for you to sprinkle clear ep on right away & heat gun it. I find the standard printing setting just right.
Then you get an embossed digital image (!) that never has any bleeding. The shimmer is subtle but sassy on the Iridescent paper and it's recommended by Copic instructors too. I particularly like how it blends on it (out of this world--nothing easier in my book.)
I found that for more shimmer and a different ink effect, Paper Temptress' Glimmer cardstock works great too, but the Copics don't soak in & give you brush stroke definition. I found that SO nifty!
That is awesome. Even though I personally haven't had any problems with bleeding ink, it would be a nice feel to have an embossed image sometimes. I'm off to visit the website you provided. Thanks!
Copics on Digital Images
