On Sat, 13 Sep 2008 17:07:21 -0000, you wrote:
>Has anyone successfully used a HP 5P printer to do toner transfers?
>I'm using paper from Pulsar with a laminator that they sell (bought
>from Digi_Key). The tone never sticks properly. Pulsar tech support
>suggests I increase the Toner density to max. The 5P manual states
>that the default density setting is 3 of a 1 to 5 scale.
Yep, and it's not in the printer driver. Look for a program in the HP
directory called HPPCFG or the like. That is what you need to run. It
allows you to set the density.
>I've gone
>through all the menu options in the printer menu but I can't seam to
>find any density settings other than econo_mode which I have set to
>off. I'm using the driver supplied with XP currently but, I also
>looked at the old 2001 driver HP now has available on there site. I
>have a new HP brand cartridge install so that is not an issue. Pulsar
>support also suggested that I check the temperature of the laminator to
>ensure it is around 270 to 290 C using a temperature probe. The
>trouble there is that the only probe I can fine is at least .125"
>around.
If it has a foil setting, set it to that, or failing that, the
thickest setting you can do for the laminating pouch.
I have to run mine through (different laminator) about 6 to 8 times to
get the board hot enough.
Harvey
>
>If anyone can help I will truly be grateful.
>Brian
>