How to Print on Textured Paper

Textured paper can be used in many desktop printers to create unique print projects.

When searching for new ways to make your print projects stand out, you can try using textured paper instead of plain paper. Textured paper is popular when scrapbooking, making cards or invitations, and doing paper craft, and it can add a unique tactile sensation to your print projects. Many craft stores carry textured paper. There is a wide variety of textured paper types from which to choose and many will work in desktop printers.

Things You'll Need

• Printer
• Printer User's Manual
• Computer

Instructions

1. Check your user manual to determine if your printer can print on textured paper. A list of paper types that should not be used should be in your printer's user manual. Some types of paper can be used in your printer but may void the manufacturer warranty. Do not use textured "glitter" paper in your printer as this may result in permanent damage to the device.

2. Insert a single piece of textured paper into your printer's paper tray. Adjust the plastic paper guides to make your textured paper fit snugly in the paper tray.

3. Launch your print project application. Open the file you wish to print on the textured paper. Avoid printing small text on on textured paper, as the fibers used in the production of textured paper causes the ink from the printer to bleed, which may render printed text illegible.

4. Increase the brightness of the colors in your print project using the color settings in your print project application. Color ink appears darker when printed on textured paper than when displayed on your monitor. By increasing the brightness of the colors in the print project, you can compensate for this effect.

5. Click the "File" menu in your print project application, the click "Print." Monitor the printer's paper tray to ensure that the textured paper feeds straight into the printer and doesn't cause a paper jam. If a paper jam occurs, turn off the printer and open the service panel to access the internal components. Remove the textured paper causing the paper jam and restart the printer. Insert another sheet of textured paper and click "Print."

References

• HP: Printer paper handling tips