As efficient as workers and equipment can be, there is still one thing that printers have little to no control over--drying time. Ink needs to dry to keep it from smudging and transferring to another paper. The printing job could be very simple, but without enough patience, it can get quite ugly.
While you're probably doing your rushed layout (don't worry, you're normal), might as well take note of these tips just in case you would like to save some time in printing. :)
Drying time depends on three main factors: coverage, paper and humidity.
1. Coverage pertains to how solid or heavy some colors are on your layout and the area it covers. For example, if you have large solid black or solid blue areas in your design, more ink will be required to make such colors stand out. More ink, more drying time.
2. For paper, just remember that in rush printing, coated paper is your best friend. Not that it's going to dry miraculously, but at least on coated paper, ink will dry much faster than on uncoated paper.
3. High humidity keeps ink from drying, so take note of the weather if you're planning to get a job rushed. If it's raining outside or everyone's sweaty all around you, it means the ink won't be getting any drier either.
Knowing this simple information can help you plan out your layout and specifications if you need to print something ASAP. Also, this will give you some relief if you're wondering if your printer really needs time to make the ink dry.
But seriously, guys, shouldn't we have stopped cramming when we were in college?
Have a great day!
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