topic Re: Inkjet prints curling up! in Desktop Inkjet Printers

Inkjet prints curling up!

Tintype_18 — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:20:36 GMT

I like to print maps off Google Earth Pro; don't trust GPS. I print in color but they curl up after a while. Anyway to cure this besides putting them between two pieces of plywood? BTW, I write directions on the back. Thanks.

Re: Prints curling up!

normadel — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:37:54 GMT

Inkjet or laser printer? What paper are you printing on?

Re: Prints curling up!

Tintype_18 — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:17:58 GMT

Inkjet; Staples Tru Red paper. Should have mentioned it.

Re: Inkjet prints curling up!

shadowsports — Sat, 22 Feb 2025 22:09:30 GMT

Greetings,

True Red - Red is 92 brightness and rated for black and white.

True Red - Blue is 96 brightness. It's designated for black and white or color.

If you are throwing a great deal of ink down, you may want to consider a higher quality paper. This should be less susceptible to curling.

Re: Inkjet prints curling up!

normadel — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 06:12:56 GMT

You are using an ordinary 20 lb. copier/laser paper, which doesn't have the ability to hold heavy inkjet coverage. That's why it's curling. You need a heavier weight paper, or card stock. Or a coated inkjet photo paper.