[Apologies for the duplicate posting - I neglected to update the subject
heading last time.]

Hi Kathie,
>
> It can be tricky to print a color field accurately on solid paper without
> streaking. An alternative solution you might consider is to find a colored
> paper that works for the background of your labels and panels. I've gone to
> Paper Presentation which has a large online selection --
> http://paperpresentation.com/. There is also Paper Papers (
> http://www.paper-papers.com/paper-11-x-17.html). It's definitely hard to
> select a color without seeing the paper in person, but it looks like they
> have swatch books available and may offer samples.
>
> Hope that helps!
> Johanna
>
> --
> Johanna Goldfeld Design, LLC
> Graphic and Exhibition Design
> Tel: 718-789-1238
> Visit my website: www.jgoldfeld-design.com
> Sign up for my newsletter: *Pointers - Tips, ideas, and inspiration from
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>
> Date:    Tue, 8 Oct 2013 15:59:16 -0400
> From:    Kathie Gow <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: 11x17 paper options for printing exhibit signs/labels
>
> Hi listers. We are getting ready to buy a Brother MPC-J6710DW 11x17
> printer/scanner so we can 1) scan our own oversize documents for our museum
> database and 2) so we can print out 11x17 posters and labels/photos for
> exhibits. We would be mounting these on foam core, so they don't need to be
> heavy, but I also want a weight that's easy to work with, won't wrinkle,
> gives good tonal qualities and color for photos, etc...
>
> There don't seem to be many choices in this size and even less in physical
> stores (like Staples), but wondering if any of you have experience with any
> of these papers or have recommendations in general for printing your own
> oversize photos and photo/text signage.
>
> I am hoping to find a matte and a glossy photo paper, as well as a 30-32
> lb. cotton ivory for straight text labels/signage (though haven't found
> anything in this size that fits the bill for a 30-32 lb, let alone cotton).
>
> --Epson Presentation Paper, Matte, 11x17 (reviews sound like too thin)
> --Epson Presentation Paper, Glossy, 11x17 (perhaps also too thin?)
> --Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 11x17
> --Hammermill Fore MP 30PC, 24 lb.
>
> Thanks for whatever advice you can give!
>
> --Kathie
>
>
> Kathie Gow
>
> Curator, Hatfield Historical Museum     http://hatfieldhistory.weebly.com
>
> Oral History Producer     http://www.wordspicturesstories.com
>



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Graphic and Exhibition Design
Tel: 718-789-1238
Visit my website: www.jgoldfeld-design.com
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