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toktogul

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Which paper would you use to print a game manual?
« on: November 04, 2015, 04:39:28 PM »
As the title states, I would like to print my own manual for a copy of a game I bought without the front cover (manual). Its a super cd game, so I usually never buy non CIB games, but the price was perfect so I went for it. Not trying to resell or anything, I just want to find a good way of making it look good. I have already found the scan of the cover, I simply need to know what kind of paper looks the best in a jewel case.

thank you very much for your help.

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Re: Which paper would you use to print a game manual?
« Reply #1 on: November 04, 2015, 10:31:06 PM »
I like semi-gloss photo paper.  Make sure you have a high quality / high resolution picture and use a good printer.
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Re: Which paper would you use to print a game manual?
« Reply #2 on: November 04, 2015, 11:34:03 PM »
I like semi-gloss photo paper.  Make sure you have a high quality / high resolution picture and use a good printer.

thank you kind sir, I think I will go to a pro photo studio for that.

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Re: Which paper would you use to print a game manual?
« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2015, 12:40:12 AM »
I prefer toilet paper.


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Re: Which paper would you use to print a game manual?
« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2015, 01:17:48 AM »
If it's a full manual, I'd use a decent quality 24lb paper; if it's just a four panel insert (front and back cover fold over), I'd use some heavy 110lb paper.  I print on a blazing lazer printer, so no glossy stuff.
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Re: Which paper would you use to print a game manual?
« Reply #5 on: November 05, 2015, 01:48:23 AM »
Bernie, I knew somebody just had to say it as soon as I saw the thread's title.

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Re: Which paper would you use to print a game manual?
« Reply #6 on: November 05, 2015, 04:07:28 PM »
If it's a full manual, I'd use a decent quality 24lb paper; if it's just a four panel insert (front and back cover fold over), I'd use some heavy 110lb paper.  I print on a blazing lazer printer, so no glossy stuff.

yup just want the front and back, so I will use the scan from pc engine bible, and hopefully with the description of paper and method you listed they will understand what I want at the photo shop. I was worried about the gloss being annoying, but the way you describe it sounds very nice.

thank you for your answer
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