bjolly

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.

I use my ink-jet.

erstan947

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

Krystyna

Ink jet is just fine.

QuiltE

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

bjolly

Thank you all for your response!

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.

QuiltE

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

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

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