Omega-TI Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 I was not able to find a label to download and print off for a Q*bert cartridge I bought as part of a bundle quite a while back. From the looks of it, you can see it must have been stored in a garage, shed, barn or some other damp place that caused the label to mold and fall off. BEFORE EDITING So, I decided to do some cleanup work on the scanned image. I did not want to spend too much time on it, but after an hour later I said, "Screw it, it's good enough". AFTER EDITING It's NOT perfect by any means, but it's better than it was. FINISHED AND ON THE CARTRIDGE 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtarallo Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Looks awesome! I’d love to learn how you guys do these things. What type of printer, paper, resolutions programs used etc. Nice work! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmervine Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Nice job...looks great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Looks great. Please supply details: software, tools, paper, card stock, etc. Think fixing labels tutorial. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 Looks great. Please supply details: software, tools, paper, card stock, etc. Think fixing labels tutorial. Here is my latest cartridge 'resto'... Paper : HP Glossy Presentation Printer/Scanner: HP Color Laser Jet Pro MFP M477fdn Tools : X-Acto knife and steel ruler (for cutting out image) Software : Photo Editing Software Next up: Frogger for a friend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 “Photo Editing Software” ??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 I meant tool inside the photo editor, brushes, etc. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 “Photo Editing Software” ??? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Yea think of programs like "Adobe Photoshop" or a free program like "Gimp" I've been using "Ulead Photo Impact 7" for over a decade and am so used to it I refuse to switch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 15, 2018 Author Share Posted July 15, 2018 I meant tool inside the photo editor, brushes, etc. You're asking too much there buddy! Sorry, but I'd have to write a dissertation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 15, 2018 Share Posted July 15, 2018 Ok. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Just because River Raid is an Activision cartridge is no reason it should not have a matching end label. Okay, it had to be tweaked in size a little bit, but it works... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onemoretime Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Isn t it so odd that some of the carts came with the artwork rightside up when installed into the console, and some are ass-backwards? It makes it quite difficult when sorting carts for quick viewing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 (edited) Isn t it so odd that some of the carts came with the artwork rightside up when installed into the console, and some are ass-backwards? It makes it quite difficult when sorting carts for quick viewing. I've always felt this was silly. Why not have the label facing toward the user, right side up when plugged in? Edited July 16, 2018 by Airshack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+-^CrossBow^- Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I'd have to check, but I think only PB games have the titles upside down when inserted into the console. Atari's own games have the title facing you upright when inserted into the system. Although now that I think about it, my Miner2049 cart might be upside down when inserted into the console... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Omega is the man! Thanks buddy! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 Thanks buddy! Looks like a BRAND NEW cartridge. Glad you like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Another cartridge arrived in the mail today with implicit instructions of, "Fix ME!" Far be it from me to ignore the request of a friend! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 1000 times better! Great work. You must have a collection of colored card stock? Where do you get yours? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 1000 times better! Great work. You must have a collection of colored card stock? Where do you get yours? Thanks! I did not use colored card stock on this one. Because it has bends in it, I used << HP Glossy Presentation Paper for laser printers >> on that particular label. Paper that is too thick, like (card stock) has a tendency to loosen over the years if it has any bends. The paper I used also has a nice smooth surface and resists smudges and can actually be wiped off with a damp towel if needed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega-TI Posted July 18, 2018 Author Share Posted July 18, 2018 Where do you get yours? Staples mostly, as you can see in the photo I keep some printing supplies "on hand", but I'm getting a little low on some items and will probably go give them another paycheck soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airshack Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 An organized man! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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