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Is it possible to put tracing paper into an inkjet printer?

  • 08-06-2014 10:12pm
    #1
    William F
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    Is it possible to put tracing paper into an inkjet printer?


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  • #2
    Raminahobbin
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    I've done it. It'd depend on the weight of the paper though, since if it's very thin it might rip easier. I'd say anything above 65/70gsm and you should be fine. Sure give it a go and see, worse thing that'll happen is a paper jam, and they're reasonably easy to sort out, especially on a little home printer.


  • #3
    Jellybaby1
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    I have heard of suggestions of adhering lightweight paper to ordinary printer paper by just a few tiny pieces of double-sided tape or a little glue-stick or roller adhesive, strategically positioned, just to keep it moving.


  • #4
    looksee
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    There is no guarantee that the ink will 'take' on the surface of the tracing paper as it is very smooth, but only way to find out is to try.


  • #5
    sukiyu
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    ys you can i always do that!
    dont worry


  • #6
    Jellybaby1
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,108 ✭✭✭Jellybaby1


    sukiyu wrote: »
    ys you can i always do that!
    dont worry

    Which way do you do it please?


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  • #7
    looksee
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    Put a single piece of precut A4 tracing paper onto the paper stack and run a document with a very small amount of text on and see what happens. Don't run a document with lots of colours or images on until you have tried it, as it will make a mess of the printer if it does not work. It may take a few seconds more to dry than usual.


  • #8
    William F
    Closed Accounts Posts: 473 ✭✭William F


    I tried this the other day. The ink stuck to the paper and I had no problems with smudges but it got stuck at the top. I think i should just prit stick it to an ordinary a4 the next time

    thanks everyone.

    the image looks fantastic


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