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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Canadian "picture paper" at Staples?

From: Philip Pemberton <philpem@...>
Date: 2004-10-29

In message <417F21B5.7060503@...>
millerdl <millerdl@...> wrote:

>
> I believe the Canadian equivalent of the paper Tom's site identified has
> the SKU of #33133-CA. The bar code is the same as the US version: 7
> 18103 02238 5. It's the "Picture Paper" rather than the premium photo
> paper. I've had excellent results with it and it's cheaper than the
> premium if I remember correctly.

I think I may have tracked the stuff down. It's listed as "Staples Glossy
Inkjet Paper A4, 130gsm, white", item number 361690. £5.29 for a 20-sheet
pack. Sounds like a variant of photo paper, maybe similar to HP Photo Paper
(not to be confused with HP Premium Photo Paper, which has a much higher
gloss finish). HP Photo Paper feels slightly "slick" and has a glossy
appearance, while Premium Photo Paper will stick to damp fingers and seems to
be a fair bit thicker.
They've also got "90gsm Premium Inkjet Paper", item 361689. £2.69 for a
200-sheet pack. I guess it's similar to HP Coated Inkjet Paper, i.e. matt
coating, totally hopeless for TT.

I guess you iron straight onto the back of the photo paper, rather than
having a sheet of copier paper between the TTP and the iron (as you do with
PnP)?

Later.
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... I'm sure it's in the manual somewhere