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Subject: Re: What are the latest paper recomendations...

From: "sailingto" <sailingtoo@...>
Date: 2010-04-07

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> I still get the best most consistent results using catalogs that come in the mail. I get loads of junkmail printed on that really thin glossy stuff that a lot of magazines are printed on, it practically dissolves in water and floats off, no scrubbing required, even between thin traces. I always found with the photo paper I had to do a lot of scrubbing to clean out small gaps.
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I'd sure like to find some of that magazine paper - the mag paper I've used is a slick glossy type and does a good toner transfer, but is a good bit harder to get off requiring a good bit of rubbing. Perhaps as much if not more than the HP Presentation paper I've used.

The mag paper I've used is not that thin - it will go thru the printer without taping to a carrier sheet. I'll look for some of the thin stuff that requires a carrier to try that. BTW, you mention "thin" paper, do you use a carrier sheet?

I sure though I'd found a great paper in the parchment baking paper - just peeled off - didn't even have to use water. Darn stuff does not do a good toner transfer.

Ken H>