Recommended 11x17 or 12x18 paper

reggie0766

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Looking for recommedations on the type of paper best to print full color posters on 11x17 and 12x18. Looking for something that will give best color results
 
    • I enjoy the Mohawk 50/10 Coated. Easy to get at an Xpedex and really makes color pop. I agree with Jeff, the 32/80# is probably your best bet.
     
    We use Hammermill (24lbs - 32lbs) or Mohawk (Gloss, C1S or C2S). Always get the 12x18 size. Run 30 up business cards, 2 up letterhead w/ or w/o bleeds. Cut it down to whatever size you need. Always good to start big, IMO. That way you store less paper and have the option to use it on many jobs. Run the jobs to the upper left and make fewer cuts, too. In respect to running jobs in the upper left, watch the margins. You may get some images cutting off depending on how small the margins on the printer, is. But then you simply adjust the document to it, initially and you're all set. Good luck!
     
    • I know what you're saying on keeping the largest size, but we get a better price on the 11x17 hammermill than on 12x18 and if you run the large for jobs where you only need 11x17 you're putting that much more wear on the fuser and slowing down many machines a bit too, so I stock both sizes.
     
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