Ben H. Lanmon wrote:
> I use a HP DeskJet 855C with good results but would like better as I
> do get a few pin holes if exposed too long, using the HP
> Transparency, set paper type for HP Transparency, Best Printing and
> set to Manual and Intensity to Darkest setting. I have to print
> from my old machine running Win 95 because my newer machine with XP
> the print driver will not let me do the settings listed above.
>
> Going to be trying a HP 1220 that is at the office and see what it
> does as I think it has better resolution.
>
> Using other brands of transparencies did not work as well on the HP
> 855. Get best results with the HP Transparencies. From what I have
> seen is that you need a transparency that is made for the type of
> ink being used.
> A transparency that works well in one brand printer may not work as
> good in another brand of printer.
I've not got around to trying this:
Most inkjets (except epson) use rough transparencies for ink adhesion.
The ones i've looked at were actually smooth film with "sand" like
particles on it. This is the stuff that always gets pinholes, and
i'd guess it happens on the smooth surface between particles.
I've noticed that acetone is a bad thing to clean plastics with,
and that it makes certain smooth clear plastics go rough and milky
white. How about making a "better" transparency? Get some smooth
uncoated stuff and treat it with acetone. The solution might need
to be diluted so you don't end up with home-made glue;)