Fun stuff. Client has a bunch of mailers to be printed on 17x22 sheets.
1) Any tips on getting the prints to line up on both sides? They need to be cut out as well as folded down the middle, so things need to be accurate. The Epson 11880 seems to offset the images just a tad (front vs back), though this could be my error when loading the sheets. I might build some sort of temporary "jig" to help ensure sheets are being loaded consistently. Assuming the sheets are loaded consistently, should the machine keep things lined up? Or is there some tolerance for error when the printer is doing its thing to get the sheets into position?
2) I also have a 4900 and I'm thinking about experimenting with the cassette feed. The top feed on the 4900 I don't think would give the accuracy I need. It seems to be here and there when getting the paper into position (I may be wrong here, going off memory). Would the cassette feed work better for me here you think? This would mean I'd need some thinner paper I believe... So far I've been working with ~300gsm for the testing.
Assuming I'm able to get the prints lined up, front and back...
Here's my other problem...
So far I've experimented with Epson Hot Press and Red River double sided matte, both using MK. On the 11880 I'm getting roller marks (with both papers) on the already printed side. Some of the images have black backgrounds and they are very touchy.
3) Would a PK paper be less prone to damage? Or is MK going to be better for me?
Red River has a bunch of reviews on their website about this paper with people printing calenders, books, whatever, and I didn't see any mention of roller marks being a problem... so I suppose my first step should be to clean the rollers to make sure they're gunk-free...
4) Given what I'm trying to accomplish here, anyone have an pros/cons as to which machine I should be using for this project?
Should I just send this job to the commercial printer up the street? lol. I'll have to do a 100+ of these things...