Using a "Carrier" When Printing

Using a “carrier” when printing

Carrier Depending on the nature of your materials it might be necessary to tape or otherwise adhere the substrate to a larger ‘carrier sheet’ which can allow it to pass through the printer more easily.

The carrier sheet can be any number of materials, from a larger piece of paper to a sheet of Mylar® or acetate. The main function is simply to provide a sturdy, rectilinear surface for delicate or irregularly shaped substrates. Which material works best will depend on your specific ink-jet printer and needs.

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