"Common Pitfalls! Insider Tips for Printing on Tracing Paper with Your Home Printer"

2018.07.16 published

Stylish Paper Items with "Tracing Paper" ♡

The Cutest Sheerness of "Tracing Paper" *

Semi-transparent tracing paper is a magical item that makes paper items stylish when incorporated ♡

It's a popular material among brides ◎

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☑ Invitation envelopes

☑ Thank you tags

☑ Transportation expense envelope bands

and so on; there are various ways to use it. Many people thinking of making stylish wedding items with sheer tracing paper, right?

But...!!!

The truth is, printing on tracing paper at home can be surprisingly difficult...!

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Why is it Difficult to Print on Tracing Paper?

Tracing paper is thin, making it hard to print using a household printer.

☑ Ink may bleed,

☑ The thin paper may get crumpled,

☑ Paper jams may occur…!

Many brides feel, "I wanted to print at home but gave up because it seemed difficult" or "I tried but it didn’t go well."

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However, if you review the printer settings, ink, and the type of tracing paper used, you might be able to print successfully ◎

Today, I’ll introduce how to set your printer and some tips♩

How to Print Beautifully on Tracing Paper① Do Not Use Tracing Paper from 100 Yen Shops

The first thing I recommend is to avoid using tracing paper from 100 yen shops!

Tracing paper can be found in stores like Daiso or Seria, but many of them are not meant for printing, leading to bleeding.

While it's affordable at 100 yen for 10 sheets, many brides found it difficult to print well.

Therefore, when printing on tracing paper, I recommend using high-quality tracing paper sold at stationery shops.*

Among tracing papers, choose thicker paper rather than thinner ones!

Particularly popular among brides is a tracing paper called "Classico." *

➡ You can purchase Classico tracing paper here＊

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How to Print Beautifully on Tracing Paper② Use Dye Ink for Printing

Printers come in two types: "dye ink," which is good for photo printing, and "pigment ink," which excels at text printing, but dye ink is suitable for tracing paper.

Brides using dye ink can continue as is, but some printers offer both pigment and dye ink options.

If you have a printer that can select either, ensure the settings are for dye ink ◎

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How to Print Beautifully on Tracing Paper③ Use Manual Feeding for Printing

If your printer has two paper feeding slots (one from the bottom and top for manual feeding), it’s recommended to use manual feeding.*

Feeding paper from the bottom increases the chances of the tracing paper bending, so it's best to print using manual feeding ◎

How to Print Beautifully on Tracing Paper④ Attach Copy Paper

If you've prepared high-quality tracing paper, set the ink to dye, and are using manual feeding, but it's still not working well…

In that case, it’s suggested to attach copy paper to the tracing paper and print.

The difficulty in printing on tracing paper comes from its thinness compared to regular paper, which prevents it from flowing correctly.

Therefore, when you attach regular copy paper using tape or removable glue and print, it often works well ◎

Create Stylish Paper Items with Tracing Paper ♩

I introduced some tips and methods for successfully printing tracing paper at home.*

For brides who had given up on printing at home, this method may help you succeed ◎

① Do not use tracing paper from 100 yen shops

② Use dye ink for printing

③ Use manual feeding for printing

④ Attach copy paper

If you’re thinking of creating paper items with tracing paper, please try this method ♡

➡ You can purchase Classico tracing paper here＊

Check out the experiences of the marry editorial team members as they tried DIY using tracing paper here!

➡ It was harder than expected! A report on the actual experience of making paper items with "tracing paper."

➡ If you haven't decided on a dress yet, please inquire with the "Dress Concierge"♡ You can borrow dresses at a great price!＊

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