Black Core paper: the role of the black core
Learn what the black-core specification tells you when choosing paper, and what else to check for your cards.
Which paper should you choose for printing MTG proxies?
Your next deck starts with a few good choices. Paper for Magic proxies, matte or holographic finish, weight and double-sided alignment: follow the guide from your idea to your first printed sheet.
The look you imagine. The paper to match.
Start with the effect you want: matte, satin or holographic reflections. The catalogue brings together blank Black Core inkjet sheets with their finishes, weights and sizes. Specifications come from the supplier; compare them with your printer manual, then run a test.
Four questions before ordering
300 or 330 gsm paper: how to choose
Choose between 300 and 330 gsm card paper by comparing weight, thickness and what your printer accepts.
Matte or holographic paper: which finish should you choose?
An understated deck or cards that play with light? Compare matte and holographic paper to choose your finish.
Printing double-sided cards: prepare your test
Prepare your cards’ double-sided alignment with a calibration file before printing the whole batch.
One test sheet. Settings to build on.
Before printing a whole deck, prepare one sheet in your chosen size and load it according to your printer manual. Check scale, feeding and double-sided alignment. Keep the sheet and its settings as a useful starting point for your next print.
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Tell us your printer, the paper you like and what you want to make. We’ll help you find the specifications you need to prepare a test. Compatibility still needs checking on your model.
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