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Double Sided Printing Tips

16th September 2015 Printing


Products: Double Sided Inkjet Papers

Image Science recommendations and our complete double sided fine art inkjet paper range.

Making double sided inkjet prints can be quite difficult. Here are some tips to make the process a little smoother.

  • Use a smaller inkjet printer like the Epson SureColor P800 or smaller to do this successfully - the suction systems on the large format roll printers are too strong and cause significant abrasion to the back side of papers.
  • Allow plenty of time for the whole print run - it's best to leave your prints for at least 24 hours and ideally some days before printing the second side.
  • After printing the first side, coat that side in Hahnemuhle Protective Spray - this provides good protection against marks when printing the reverse side.
  • Print the lightest image side first - and light scratch marks from rollers will be much more visible in dark prints.
  • Practise your print process with cheap plain paper first and keep good notes on paper loading orientation as it's easy to get confused with this!
Hahnemühle Protective Spray
Protective spray for use on inkjet prints - fast drying and non yellowing.
▪ Can not be shipped - must be picked up from Image Science.
▪ This item is only available for pick up from our office. It is an aerosol based product and no courier will accept it without hefty surcharges.
$43
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..I have now just re-printed all our ‘hall of fame’ photos in our conference room and they look 100% better. After years of frustration, I finally have the confidence that when I press the Print button, the printer will output what I expect. Great service, awesome speed of delivery! Expect to see more work coming your way!

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