"ray" <ray@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> On Thu, 21 Feb 2008 21:06:36 +0000, Dudley Hanks wrote:
>
>> Greetings,
>>
>> I've printed a few BW shots with a 600dpi HP Laserjet on glossy paper,
>> and people seem to think they look like retro '50s prints. Of course,
>> the feedback hasn't come from serious photogs, just a few friends and
>> relates.
>
> I'm surprised that works at all. I do recall attempting to print to
> glossy photo paper on a Lexmark laser several years ago - it flat did
not
> work - nothing adhered. Are you using something other than normal glossy
> inkjet photo paper?
>
>
It can be a problem, depends on the printer and the paper.
A Laser printer is similar to a photocopier: a static charge is applied to
the paper, which attracts the toner. The paper moves through the fusing
rollers which apply heat and pressure to melt the toner into the paper. If
the paper resists a static charge (moisture content?), it may not attract
enough toner. If the paper surface can't withstand the heat of the fusing
rollers, it may melt on the rollers (possibly a serious mess!). If the
paper
is too thick, the fusing rollers might not heat it enough to completely
melt
the toner.
I don't use my laser printer for photos, I only use it for pictures.
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