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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Sept 17, 2014 15:47:26 GMT
I'm always a bit obsessed with getting as many stamps on a page as possible. Which is why, even though I am in the US, I love the A4 paper size use in the rest of the world.
Of course, I am in the US, and getting A4 paper and binders is somewhat problematic.
So, I was thinking of other US options.
And the first think that came to mind is US Legal Size: 8.5" x 14".
Anyone ever make pages on US Legal? How do they look? Are they too big?
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Post by classicalstamps on Sept 17, 2014 15:54:59 GMT
I know exactly how you feel. I use Lighthouse's Grande binders for my Vario pages (Grande Vario pages are bigger than normal Varios). Anyway, Have you looked at their larger offerings? You get binder + cover in the same package. For example, they have the "KANZLEI" which are A3. (2 x A4). Now THAT would make some nice album pages  |
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Post by Jerry B on Sept 17, 2014 20:42:27 GMT
Hi Andy Here is what I would do. Option 1What is the largest paper size that can fit on printer? Go to an art supply store and see if they have any art portfolios or binders that will accommodate. I have bought binders from art supply stores and if in quantity (I bought 12 at a time), you may get a discount because one is buying by the case. Here is an example: www.dickblick.com/categories/portfolios/#presentationbooksandbindersIf not standard paper size, which in all probability it is, go to a local printer and order that size paper. An advantage of a local printer is that you get the paper color and weight you want. The print shop could also drill the pages for 3 holes or, for an extra charge multi-ring, and print any border or other that one may want. If a problem with drilling the paper for multi-ring, here is a possible solution (I did not know about this product): www.dickblick.com/products/pina-zangaro-adhesive-hinge-strips/#photos
Option 2Check if Scott album page size can be accommodated by the printer.
Go to a local printer (see above)
Use the new Scott 3 ring metal hinged binders (not cheap).
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In Atlanta we have Dick Blick stores so I buy from them if I need something "arty".
My preference in things like paper and binders I use a local print shop, not one of the chain print shops, but a mom and pop shop. These printers are very knowledgeable about paper, binders, etc. and are willing to work with you.
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Sept 18, 2014 12:35:05 GMT
I know exactly how you feel. I use Lighthouse's Grande binders for my Vario pages (Grande Vario pages are bigger than normal Varios). Anyway, Have you looked at their larger offerings? You get binder + cover in the same package. For example, they have the "KANZLEI" which are A3. (2 x A4). Now THAT would make some nice album pages It would make awesome pages. Problem is, I can't fit paper that size through any of the printers I own. |
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Sept 18, 2014 12:36:23 GMT
Hi Andy Here is what I would do. Option 1What is the largest paper size that can fit on printer? Go to an art supply store and see if they have any art portfolios or binders that will accommodate. I have bought binders from art supply stores and if in quantity (I bought 12 at a time), you may get a discount because one is buying by the case. Here is an example: www.dickblick.com/categories/portfolios/#presentationbooksandbindersIf not standard paper size, which in all probability it is, go to a local printer and order that size paper. An advantage of a local printer is that you get the paper color and weight you want. The print shop could also drill the pages for 3 holes or, for an extra charge multi-ring, and print any border or other that one may want. If a problem with drilling the paper for multi-ring, here is a possible solution (I did not know about this product): www.dickblick.com/products/pina-zangaro-adhesive-hinge-strips/#photos
Option 2Check if Scott album page size can be accommodated by the printer.
Go to a local printer (see above)
Use the new Scott 3 ring metal hinged binders (not cheap).
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In Atlanta we have Dick Blick stores so I buy from them if I need something "arty".
My preference in things like paper and binders I use a local print shop, not one of the chain print shops, but a mom and pop shop. These printers are very knowledgeable about paper, binders, etc. and are willing to work with you.
Jerry B
The largest paper size I can do is probably US Legal. I could do A4 also. |
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Post by classicalstamps on Sept 18, 2014 14:33:46 GMT
It would make awesome pages. Problem is, I can't fit paper that size through any of the printers I own. An A3 printer would be a nice gift to yourself for Christmas  Besides, they're not that expensive. |
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Post by Jerry B on Sept 18, 2014 15:10:11 GMT
Hi Andy
I just looked and A4 is approximately a 1/4 inch narrower and almost 3/4 higher. That seems to be not much difference from 8.5 x 11
I happen to remember that someone I know used Accounting Ledger Binders as his binder of choice. He was able to get a pile of stamps on a page (do not remember the size). He had blank quadrille pages, with some printing, made for the binder. I don't know how that would work with a computer printer.
My Epson C88+ inkjet has an A2 size (16.5 x 23.4 inches) and a user defined setting where you can set a size. Doing something like this means one might have to adjust by re-sizing and rotating by 90° any previously designed pages.
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Post by Andy Pastuszak on Sept 18, 2014 15:23:53 GMT
That 3/4" higher sometimes lets me get an extra row of stamps in. Another plus is A4 binders have 4 rings in them instead of 3.
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Post by Ryan on Sept 29, 2014 19:20:24 GMT
I used to get A4 paper all the time on time sheets when I was competing in Europe - they would just barely fit in a regular sized ring binder, the paper was almost exactly the same height as the binder itself but my hole punch (a proper office-style thing) had a fixed stop at the bottom of the page to locate the page. That meant all the extra 3/4" of paper was sticking up higher than the letter-sized paper we use over here, and they pooch out the top of a regular-sized binder just a little bit when the bottom of the page is flush with our letter-sized paper.  Ryan |
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Post by Quanah on Oct 29, 2015 5:39:58 GMT
I have used Harris sized, Minkus sized, Scott specialty sized and Scott international sized with Steiner pages.
I like specialty 2-post binders and pages. 3-ring specialty are better for working on a page because the page lays flat.
I find the International binders too thick but add pages to supplement gaps in an international. I have an international binder for just Middle East and I added a few Steiner pages to it
The Minkus specialty binders are a nice size and don't require die cutting for two -post binders like Scott. I supplemented my Italy Minkus album
I like the bigger pages even if I use regular Steiner pages that could have been printed on 8.5 x 11. I have widened the bordered area to match Scott and in older cases just printed the Steiner Pdf files as is.
I have used a b-size inkjet printer at home but I switched to taking them to a printer for laser printing.
I have a printer who can also source the paper, die cut it and print for a reasonable amount and less than preprinted pages.
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Post by Jerry B on Oct 29, 2015 10:03:59 GMT
Hi Andy
I just re-read the thread. I remembered someone who did use legal size paper. He used it "sideways", i.e; punched for two, maybe three, holes on the short 8.5 side. He used some type of accountant's binder which fit perfectly. However, the binders were those thick blue ones.
Jerry B
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