[Coco] Decal Paper and inks. Was> Re: Logo pictures

[Gene Heskett]

On Tuesday 17 February 2009, George Ramsower wrote:
>George Ramsower wrote:
>>W>
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>>>
>>>> It just occured to me that this can be a good thing....to be able to
>>>> print up a decal or a paste-on lable.
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>>> InkJet decal paper is about a buck a sheet(usually sold in packs of ten,
>>> 8.5X11 size). Probably not as good as what you suggested but I would
>>> NEVER make enough decals to justify ninety bucks on something as good as
>>> that.
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>>> When I get a different printer that uses pigmented ink, then things will
>>> change. The printer I have now is a dye ink and tends to fade over time.
>>> Bummer.
>
>From: "Brian Goers"
>
>>That proves you have to stop and look at what is available in the present.
>>Because things change.
>
>As in?
>
>>Two questions.
>>How do you stop the ink from fading when you remove the backing?
>
> Okay, you can't unless you keep it in the dark.  Removing the decal from
>the "Water Slide" paper does not affect the fading. This begins the minute
>it is printed.
> The dye inkjet water slide prints must be covered with a clear coat of
>paint to prevent it from washing off when soaking the water slide paper for
>use. I don't know about pigmented ink, if it would be water soluable. I
>don't think is is. I would expect it would be a good idea to coat that with
>clear also, if for no other reason than just to add an extra layer of
>protection from abrasion(rubbing off).
>
>>How do you know if you have a pigmented ink? I have usually used HP or
>>Office Max refills.
>>Thanks
>>Later
>>Brian
>
> The mfg of the printer will PROUDLY announce that their machine uses
>pigmented ink.  You have no choice on whether to use dye or pigment. It's a
>design thing in the printer and ink cartridge.
>
> The Kodak ESP series of printers boast a pigmented, archival quality life
>span of 99 years. I'm waiting for reviews on these before I decide if I want
>one. There are many others, most are professional printers.
>
>George
>
Also, Epsons printers that use the Dura-Brite inks claim that too.  And they 
seem to be pretty durable.  I have an elderly C82 that should fall over and 
die, but Epson made an unusually good one for a change.

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