printer using freezerpaper
 

I have a deskjet printer from HP. Is it possible to print on freezer paper and fabric or do I need to find a photocopy printer for the fabric? Im wanting to try Hexagon print offs from Inklinkgo.com.

I have used a HP deskjet to print on fabric so am guessing it would work on freezer paper just fine. Let both dry thoroughly before using.

I do it all the time. Just make sure the edges of the fabric are securely attached to the freezer paper

Make sure you cut the freezer paper the same size as regular paper, and that there are no strings/fuzz from the fabric on the edges. Iron on FP to fabric, then cut to size.

I saw a video where the quilter ironed fabric onto the freezer paper then cut down to size. She was demoing lables. I would have to cut to 8 1/2 x 11 and try it. just googled quilting labels/youtube.

Did not see your post. Lol same procedure.

Im going to give a whirl this weekend. Got everything I need but the freezer paper..I guess my hubby threw it out thinking we would never use it for anything..:)

I'm going to guess the waxy coating on the freezer paper will not hold ink.

I have an old H/P printer too. It would be interesting to try it. I normally cut my hexes from a 2.5" strip for using with a 1" side hexagon.

I have an HP. I pressed the freezer paper to the fabric bonding the two. I then trimmed the fabric/paper to 8 1/2 by 11.
I did get some smudging on the fabric from the printer being inky. I had to put it fabric side down to run it through the printer.

It must be possible somehow because I have freezer paper that is made to go in the printer. I would have used regular freezer paper cut down but I have trouble finding freezer paper in stores here.

I just tried this yesterday for the first time, and the printer jammed twice. Fortunately, I was able to pull everything out and the printer still works. But I guess I will have to figure out a different method for labels.

That's my choice too. I did one using FP, but cut that in strips, fan folded, stapled center, drew out hex on top one- no seam allowance, cut thru, then ironed those to strip of fabric spacing for seam allowances, and cut those out....sounds like a lot of work, but not really...I was my own assembly line......the ink for my hp printer is so darned $$$$ I really try to do as little as possible printing....

Fast forward: now have GO for cutting scrap card stock and or fabric, and acrylic template for fabric for other sizes and PaperPieces.com for paper shapes, if needed.....more fun - no fuss

You print on the other side.

This is how I do it, but I re-iron the leading edge after the trimming.

With an ink jet if you are printing on fabric for labels, won't it was out? Or are you just using it for a pattern??

You print on the smooth side of the freezer paper or if doing inklings on the Wong side if the fabric. ( your freezer paper in ironed on the right side). Lots of people successfully use inklings so it must be good. I have read lots of positives and very few negatives.

Been doing it for years you can buy pre cut freezer paper for quilting just make sure you print on the paper side and not on the wax side. Also you can iron onto fabric and print directly to the fabric, as mentioned make sure there are no stray threads as those can damage your printer.

For labels on regular fabric (not the special printer fabric) you have prepare the fabric with Bubble Jet Set or use one of the recipes for a homemade version of it. The OP just wants to print on the freezer paper, not the fabric.

I have printed on freezer paper, it works but is slow if you don,t have something covering the wax part.

I have made many copies of fabric on freezer paper and it works well. like has been said, make sure the top edge of the fabric/freezer paper are ironed together very well.

I've been doing printing on fabric and freezer paper for years. In fact I have a dedicated printer for it. It's served me well for many, many years. There is a bubble jet printer solution that you can buy that will make the ink more permanent.
I soak large cuts of muslin in it, dry it, iron it and use it.

I've done it successfully, but not lately. For some reason it doesn't feed well anymore.

Yes, it is very easy to do. Just be sure to treat your fabric first with either Bubble jet or a home made solution first or it will fade when washed. If by chance you have a problem of it jamming in your printer, you can put scotch tape on the top of the fabric (the full width of your fabric) & fold over to the freezer paper. This will stop the jamming.

While you´re looking for freezer paper, wash your fabric , it adheres better to the freezer paper.
The iron needs to be very very hot. Iron on fabric side and paper side. Let it cool before printing.
Be sure to read tips on printing on inklingo site.
To be on the safe side, I cut my fabric 1/8 or so shorter than 8 1/2 x 11 so that the printer pulls the paper and I don´t worry about the printer if I have to pull out jammed material; its the only way to release a jam, any jam.

I have an HP printer and iron fabric to freezer paper for Inklingo all the time. For special sizes I print on the not shiny side, iron my fabric on the shiny side over the printed section imwant to print. The paper needs to be the size of your printer paper, but you can iron your fabric on the paper anywhere you want it. The ink will wipe off of the shiny side where you don't have fabric. I use each piece of freezer paper at least 15 times. When it doesn't stick well anymore i replace it.

Is that the correct URL for the link? I've tried several times and it won't open for me.

You can even buy freezer paper cut to 8 1/2 x 11 to use in a printer. Here is a link to one such product on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...YGMZ6RY5V2SARA

I've used it when I didn't have time to fuss with unrolling the paper and cutting it to size.

I use inklingo for years. www.inklingo dot com
There´s a lot of information on the site, a group on yahoo and a blog.
And no, the freezer paper does not need to be 8 1/2 x 11.
It prints on small pieces depending on the shape, size and patch quantity you need.
The star below requires 6 diamonds that were printed on a 7.5 x 8.0 sheet.
After you get the hang of the process it is very rewarding for hand piecing.
I´m a happy customer.

I have printed on freezer paper. I did find I had to use that temporary basting spray to keep the edges of the fabric attached. It is such a waste when the fabric comes loose when it is being printed on. I have also found that having a printer that feeds from the top works better. When it feeds from the bottom it has to turn a sharp corner and can peel the fabric from the freezer paper. I keep writing to the printer manufacturers and asking them to make printers that feed from the top. I love the results of printing on fabric. There are good posts on this board about the process.
Lynda