Hi,
I posted this awhile ago because I found that the templates and the few programs out there which layout DVD Jackets default to A4 paper size.:
http://www.mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?ForumID=4&MessageID=233762
Here is what I have done:
First of all my layouts are almost always photographic, which eliminates other types of paper if you are fussy. I have an Epson 980 printer which isn't bad, but seems (of course) to work best with Epson Photo Paper. Thus the quest for Epson A4 Photo Paper.
I did my usual A4 layout using Click n' Design 3D and saved it as a tiff file, then imported it into Photoshop for correction and smoothing, etc. Once I was done, I set it up to print, but instead of choosing A4 paper, I chose 81/2" x 11" premium glossy photo paper instead. In the Epson setup menu I clicked on "Maximum" and "Centered" under "Paper/Printable Area". I also checked "Print Preview" which shows the layout before it prints. I got a warning that it was outside the printable area, but ignored it. It printed perfectly with around an 1/8" strip on the top and bottom to cut off.
I also have tried other papers in order to find one that was as good as the Epson paper without making a million compensation adjustments in Photoshop. Struck out with Kodak, HP, IBM, and Rube Golberg brands. Then when I was in BJs Wholesale Club they had a rebate of $5 for a package of Polaroid Premium Glossy Photo Paper[PM15015 Made in Japan]. It was 69 lb. paper and ended up at $14.99 for 100 sheets. I figured I would try one sheet and if it didn't work I would return it. It actually looked as good or better than the Epson paper and is twice as thick. I am going back to get a couple of more packages. Those of you with Epson printers should give it a try.
John
I posted this awhile ago because I found that the templates and the few programs out there which layout DVD Jackets default to A4 paper size.:
http://www.mediasoftware.sonypictures.com/forums/ShowMessage.asp?ForumID=4&MessageID=233762
Here is what I have done:
First of all my layouts are almost always photographic, which eliminates other types of paper if you are fussy. I have an Epson 980 printer which isn't bad, but seems (of course) to work best with Epson Photo Paper. Thus the quest for Epson A4 Photo Paper.
I did my usual A4 layout using Click n' Design 3D and saved it as a tiff file, then imported it into Photoshop for correction and smoothing, etc. Once I was done, I set it up to print, but instead of choosing A4 paper, I chose 81/2" x 11" premium glossy photo paper instead. In the Epson setup menu I clicked on "Maximum" and "Centered" under "Paper/Printable Area". I also checked "Print Preview" which shows the layout before it prints. I got a warning that it was outside the printable area, but ignored it. It printed perfectly with around an 1/8" strip on the top and bottom to cut off.
I also have tried other papers in order to find one that was as good as the Epson paper without making a million compensation adjustments in Photoshop. Struck out with Kodak, HP, IBM, and Rube Golberg brands. Then when I was in BJs Wholesale Club they had a rebate of $5 for a package of Polaroid Premium Glossy Photo Paper[PM15015 Made in Japan]. It was 69 lb. paper and ended up at $14.99 for 100 sheets. I figured I would try one sheet and if it didn't work I would return it. It actually looked as good or better than the Epson paper and is twice as thick. I am going back to get a couple of more packages. Those of you with Epson printers should give it a try.
John