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    Old 10-02-2013, 09:10 AM
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    I just designed my own quilt label in EQ7, and printed it on inkjet fabric coated paper on work's laser printer. This is my first attempt, as I need the label soon. I am wondering if the color printing stays on the fabric after washing? Any brand printer fabric/paper is better than others. I am excited that I could design the label, it turned out real nice - then the doubts and concerns took over. Does it last? Any suggestions, such as fixing spray to keep the ink on the label, etc.
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    Old 10-02-2013, 09:36 AM
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    Inkjet fabric sheets are meant to go through an inkjet printer. I'm not sure what will happen if you used a laser printer.
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    Old 10-02-2013, 09:44 AM
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    I'm pretty sure that fabric prepared for inkjet requires inkjet printing to not wash out. Laser printing requires a different fabric prep process. You can Google to find specifics about printing on fabric using each type of printer. They are not interchangeable.
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    Laser printers run hot and you risk setting the injet sheets on fire. It's not the fabric thats a danger, just the chemicals used in the printer sheets. A past thread may help you out.

    http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...er-t83713.html
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