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Toner Transfer method for inkjet printers?

RobPaige
RobPaige over 11 years ago

So I spent a rather fruitless Monday printing, ironing, cleaning, repeating, all in a bid to get the toner transfer method to work. I used an HP 7520, printing on photo paper, advertising circulars, and regular 20 pound bond printer paper, (using both the photo paper tray, which prints in phto ink, and the main tray).and could not get it to work. I've heard that overhead transparency sheets will do the trick, but before I spend a fortune on those, I though I'd solicit your advice.

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  • billpenner
    billpenner over 11 years ago +2
    Typically the transfer method requires a Laser print. Ink jet printers use ink which soaks into the paper while Laser printers use a plastic powder (toner) which is melted onto the paper/transparency which…
  • shabaz
    shabaz over 11 years ago +2
    Rob Paige wrote: I've heard that overhead transparency sheets will do the trick, but before I spend a fortune on those, I though I'd solicit your advice. It's all about how dense you can get the…
  • ntewinkel
    ntewinkel over 11 years ago in reply to billpenner +1
    I haven't tried it myself, but from what I've seen the "toner" part of "toner transfer" refers to the toner in a laser printer. But don't photocopiers use laser/toner? So a 3 cent copy at a place like…
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  • vsluiter
    vsluiter over 11 years ago

    A laser printer and glossy paper (Ikea catalogue) work quite well.

    Cleaning the board very thoroughly with acetone before transferring is critical for quality.

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    vsluiter over 11 years ago

    A laser printer and glossy paper (Ikea catalogue) work quite well.

    Cleaning the board very thoroughly with acetone before transferring is critical for quality.

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    RobPaige over 11 years ago in reply to vsluiter

    I used acetone and a Scotchbrite pad. I think my problem is the wrong type for printer for regular paper.

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