Is it possible?

[supratuner]

For me to make and design my own graphics for a model car on my computer and with out having to buy a new printer?

[ChopinPorkChop]

depends what kind of printer u have

BTW SOAD FUCKIN ROX!!!!

[supratuner]

Originally posted by ChopinPorkChop
depends what kind of printer u have

sorry, hpdeskjet 940c

so can i?

[Vric]

This is What I want to do too.. it's 5$/ sheet of decal (8½/11) so it's quite inexpensive and I really need some custom decals

[supratuner]

Originally posted by Vric
This is What I want to do too.. it's 5$/ sheet of decal (8½/11) so it's quite inexpensive and I really need some custom decals

is that a yes or no?

[clatescivicr]

Why not try it yourself? Just make sure that your designs are created at a HIGH resolution and that you print on the highest resolution.

[supratuner]

Originally posted by clatescivicr
Why not try it yourself? Just make sure that your designs are created at a HIGH resolution and that you print on the highest resolution.

last question, do i need a special kind of paper?

[clatescivicr]

Yes you would need "decal" paper. HP has a version of it, if I remember correctly. Go to best buy since that is where you bought your camera, and look where there printing paper is. That is where I saw it last time I went to my Best Buy.

Also this was just brought up and one still on the first page of topics
http://www.automotiveforums.com/vbulletin/t84553.html

[supratuner]

Originally posted by clatescivicr
Yes you would need "decal" paper. HP has a version of it, if I remember correctly. Go to best buy since that is where you bought your camera, and look where there printing paper is. That is where I saw it last time I went to my Best Buy.

ok, thanks, all time record for when i really need some info that i get it so fast!

[Vric]

You need this :

http://www.bare-metal.com/ex-c_decal_film.htm

[Diesel2NR]

I use an HP DeskJet 890C Professional Series with Kodak Image Enhancements (says so on the printer ) to make my decals. Being an inkjet, the decals are lacking in some areas. Don't get me wrong. I get GREAT decals, but if they are laid over a dark color (basically, anything other than white or silver), the get too dark. Over a white base though, they look great.

I don't believe the transparency problem is a big deal with the lazer printers though, as I believe they actually use a form of powder. But as far as a custom decal from an inkjet on a black car, is just ain't workin'. Hope this helps.

Note: Those results were with a clear sheet. I'm not sure if black would show through something on the white decal sheet, but it would be hard to get a close cut to eliminate the extra white. I am yet to try my white decal paper though.

[935k3]

One important thing is to make sure your printer is set to photographic paper when printing decals,by default they are usually set to plain paper.

[flyonthewall]

http://www.thedecalpaperstore.com/

[Ragnarok043]

some decal sheets are glossy so youd need to spray on a dull acrylic coat so that it can absorb the ink better. after that you need to seal it with a liquid decal so they when you dip the decal in the water the ink wont wash away.

[thizishkenny]

I have the same printer and it prints out good pictures so it should print good for the decals to