I Want To Print In Silver And Gold Inks Onto Cards. What Kind Of Printer Do I Need? Do I Need Any Software?

I am wanting to start making cards for weddings and special ocasions, but i need to know what type of printer i could use for the printing and do i need any special software for printing these kinds of cards?
I realy apreciate any advice on this subject.

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3 Responses to “I Want To Print In Silver And Gold Inks Onto Cards. What Kind Of Printer Do I Need? Do I Need Any Software?”

1. Personality test says:

   October 15, 2009 at 4:10 pm

   I think the most common way to do this is not to use “ink,” but to photocopy your text and/or line graphics with a photocopier along with a sheet of “metallic foil” (…the text and/or graphics for the original that you use on the photocopier bed can be an inkjet printout, or just anything with strong black lines).
   The heat generated in the photocopier will melt the metallic foil only onto any areas that have toner laid down on them by the photocopier as you make the copy (your text, etc). So when the final copy and the sheet of metallic foil come out, the foil is removed, leaving only your design in the metallic color of the metallic foil you’ve chosen, and the background paper or cardstock won’t be affected.
   You can buy these heat transfer foils online or at office supply stores, at least.
   P.S. Some printers and laser printers use “toner” these days (like photocopiers) instead of “ink,” so any of those may work too.
   HTH,
   Diane B.
2. J D says:

   October 15, 2009 at 4:10 pm

   depends how thick the card is
3. Elle says:

   October 15, 2009 at 4:10 pm

   There are special inkjet papers that are silver, gold or chrome that you print on using standand inkjet inks. This gives a glittery appearence but is not really the same as printing in those colors.
   Then there is dye sublimation. This is a special printer that uses expensive inks.
   Other than that, you can get close to gold and silver using a standard, good quality, color inkjet printer and a graphics program. Play around with the color intensity settings. It won’t be perfect but you can come close.
   Inkjet embossing powders used to be sold. I don’t know if they still are. They allow you to get a nice raised effect to your cards after heat is applied.