Inkjet v. Toner

topic posted Thu, November 27, 2008 - 12:33 PM by  Cusword
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Sounds like people do use inkjet transparencies for their “positives.” I work with wide format printers and I want to use them to make oversized screens. I have access to vellum, film, and mylar and we have an inkjet printer that we use for color jobs but mostly we use toner printers. I like to use toner because it’s so fast. The inkjet can take hours to lay down what the toner based lay down in seconds. Will toner stop the light? I was going to try vellum first. Or maybe double up two film prints(film is the only one that’s actually clear but doesn’t always get solid print) What’d ya say?
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Cusword
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  • Re: Inkjet v. Toner

    Tue, January 20, 2009 - 7:47 AM
    toner will work, but you have to get the right kind of film, screenprinting supply companies sell a frosted polyester film that works well, also you should bet a spray can of toner aid, it will darken the print.

    inkjet fim generally works better, because you have more control over how much ink is layed down, but you need to use the right film with the right settings when printing.

    www.chaosprinting.com

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