Problems & Solutions - Printing Custom Cover Art Inserts for your Video Game Cases | Game Room Ideas

Printing a replacement cover for a video game cases seems easy on its surface, but there are a lot of unexpected challenges. Let me guide you past the most common pitfalls so your prints end in success instead of frustration. ********** Project page with templates: https://topspot123.wordpress.com/my-p... Bonus tips unlisted video:    • Video   ********** Follow my blog and join the discussions http://TopSpot123.com Follow me on Twitter   / topspot123   Like my facebook page https://fb.me/topspot123 ********** The Cover Project thecoverproject.net ********** Printing video game case covers seems like a pretty self-evident project. But I've had so many issues over the years, that I just want to help you avoid them and do it right. Special thanks to thecoverproject.net, and vgboxart.com. There are many smaller communities of artists, sharing mostly custom case art, out there. Search around to see what you can find. In an effort to get to the better solutions more quickly, there are other possible 'compromised' solutions for printing on letter paper that I didn't mention. Instead of using the 'shrink to fit' functions of your printer or software, you might shrink it in the editor, but only the length. This will keep your spine logos aligned. The cover will be complete, but just a bit shorter. Taking that one step further, you could separate the cover into parts and only shorten the back cover by just enough to have it print completely. Then, instead of an oddly unprinted edge, the front cover and spine will be perfect, and the back cover will be completed but slightly squished. You could use the test print resources of my website to determine the exact amount your printer can print, top to bottom. As always, there are a number of paths to a conclusion. ********** Amazon links: My Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/shop/topspot123 Amazon links to A4 paper: Be sure to check for inkjet vs laser to suit your print needs. A4 Size 20 sheets weight 180gsm Photo Glossy White Paper (What I bought) https://amzn.to/2J9xxF1 Glossy White Paper A4 100 Sheets 8.3x11.7’’ 135 gr weight https://amzn.to/33G7oac A4 Glossy Photo Paper 135gsm https://amzn.to/2Jcb626 A4 glossy photo paper 230gsm https://amzn.to/3bf38B4 Photography Glossy White Paper 8.3"x11.7" A4 Size 20 sheets weight 230gsm. https://amzn.to/2vFTecy Search Amazon for A4.  https://amzn.to/38QPOkG Use caution.  In the US Amazon store, a lot of listings for letter-sized paper come up even when you search for A4.  Again, look specifically for inkjet or laser paper, depending on your needs. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ********** Music Credits: Geto Boys - Still - instrumental. Stage Results - Link's Crossbow Training Course Select - Link's Crossbow Training Title Screen - Link's Crossbow Training ********** #GameRoomIdeas #GamerDIY