Print Quality Showdown: Windows Photo Viewer vs Affinity Designer | Matte & Gloss Cardstock Test
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Are your prints looking dull or not quite matching the vibrant designs you see on your screen? 🤔 In this video, I’ll compare the colour quality and print results of using the default Windows Photo Viewer (or system photo viewer) versus Affinity Designer or other software that allows you to customize printer settings.
Using both matte and gloss cardstock from Paper Cutz, I’ll show how relying on the system viewer can negatively impact your prints and how professional software can bring your designs to life with true-to-screen colours and higher quality results.
🎨 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
Why using the default photo viewer can result in poor print quality.
How adjusting printer settings in software like Affinity Designer improves colours and sharpness.
The difference in results on matte vs gloss cardstock
💡 Why You Should Watch:
Learn how to make your prints look more professional and vibrant!
Avoid common mistakes that lead to washed-out or inaccurate colours.
Discover tips for maximizing the potential of your printer and materials.
📩 Show me your results! Share your printing experiments and tag me on Instagram @ChibiChiDesigns to join the conversation.
✨ Upgrade your printing game and create stunning, accurate designs every time! ✨
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Paper Cutz Materials Links
Single Sided Glossy Card A4 300gsm x25
https://papercutz.co.uk/a4-photo-pape...
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174470418239
Single Sided Glossy Card A4 300gsm x1000
https://papercutz.co.uk/a4-photo-pape...
Double Sided Glossy Card A4 300gsm x50
https://papercutz.co.uk/a4-photo-pape...
eBay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/174470418239
Double Sided Glossy Card A4 300gsm x200
https://papercutz.co.uk/a4-photo-pape...
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