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bjolly 05-22-2011 10:47 AM

When using freezer paper to make quilt labels on the computer, does anyone know if you can use a regular printer instead of a laser printer?

M.E.H. 05-22-2011 10:57 AM

I use my ink-jet.

erstan947 05-22-2011 11:10 AM

My understanding is you can only use "regular" inkjet not laser printers for the ink to not wash out.

Krystyna 05-22-2011 11:30 AM

Ink jet is just fine.

QuiltE 05-22-2011 11:37 AM

I just had this discussion at my LQS, and you do not use the laser printer for this purpose. Only an inkjet.

bjolly 05-22-2011 01:23 PM

Thank you all for your response!

Originally Posted by QuiltE
I just had this discussion at my LQS, and you do not use the laser printer for this purpose. Only an inkjet.


QuiltNGanny 05-22-2011 02:01 PM

I've been using this method for a couple of months now and it works well with my inkjet. Only problem I sometimes have is that the paper is reluctant to fit through the printer, but dropping the fabric down on the paper a little has elimentated the problem so far.

QuiltE 05-22-2011 08:56 PM


Originally Posted by QuiltNGanny
I've been using this method for a couple of months now and it works well with my inkjet. Only problem I sometimes have is that the paper is reluctant to fit through the printer, but dropping the fabric down on the paper a little has elimentated the problem so far.

I'd be worried that the fabric and paper would get jammed in the machine! For now, I don't have to worry too much, as I only have a laser printer, so there's no decision! :)

ckcowl 05-23-2011 04:40 AM

it has been recommended to always use an inkjet printer---laser printers can be damaged by running fabric through it-something about how hot it gets---
i think there are ways to use laser printers but there are different steps involved than using and inkjet and running fabric & freezer paper through

Bluebonnet 05-23-2011 04:47 AM

I did this for the first time the other night. I was so afraid the fabric would peel off and be stuck in the printer. I used scotch tape and taped the edges of the fabric to the paper also. Next time I will move the fabric down a little from the end, I had to push it a little to get it to take it. But it printed off great, attached it to the quilt and washed it all. Didn't fade or anything. This was on a ink-jet printer.

Bobbi


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