How do you print wedding invitations with a home inkjet printer?

Home inkjet printers can produce beautiful invitations if you choose the right materials and settings. Start with card designed for inkjet printers, usually 250 to 300 grams per square metre. Avoid glossy card unless your printer has a dedicated glossy setting, because ink can sit on the surface and smudge. Set your printer to the highest quality mode, and select the paper type as 'photo paper', 'heavy' or 'cardstock' if available. This slows the print speed but gives richer colours and better ink absorption. Always print a test page on plain paper first to check the layout and colours, then print one invitation on your final card to check the alignment and colour. Inkjet ink is water-based, so it can smudge if touched while wet. Let each sheet dry for at least 30 minutes, or longer in humid weather. You can speed up drying by using a hairdryer on a cool setting, but do not touch the surface. If you are printing double-sided, wait until the first side is completely dry before printing the reverse. Use a clean, flat surface and handle the edges only. For the best results, print in smaller batches and check each one as it comes out.