[Coco] Decal Paper and inks. Was> Re: Logo pictures

[George Ramsower]

George Ramsower wrote:
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>>> It just occured to me that this can be a good thing....to be able to 
>>> print up a decal or a paste-on lable.
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>> InkJet decal paper is about a buck a sheet(usually sold in packs of ten, 
>> 8.5X11 size). Probably not as good as what you suggested but I would 
>> NEVER make enough decals to justify ninety bucks on something as good as 
>> that.
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>> When I get a different printer that uses pigmented ink, then things will 
>> change. The printer I have now is a dye ink and tends to fade over time. 
>> Bummer.
>>
From: "Brian Goers"

>That proves you have to stop and look at what is available in the present. 
>Because things change.

As in?

>Two questions.
>How do you stop the ink from fading when you remove the backing?

 Okay, you can't unless you keep it in the dark.  Removing the decal from 
the "Water Slide" paper does not affect the fading. This begins the minute 
it is printed.
 The dye inkjet water slide prints must be covered with a clear coat of 
paint to prevent it from washing off when soaking the water slide paper for 
use. I don't know about pigmented ink, if it would be water soluable. I 
don't think is is. I would expect it would be a good idea to coat that with 
clear also, if for no other reason than just to add an extra layer of 
protection from abrasion(rubbing off).

>How do you know if you have a pigmented ink? I have usually used HP or 
>Office Max refills.
>Thanks
>Later
>Brian

 The mfg of the printer will PROUDLY announce that their machine uses 
pigmented ink.  You have no choice on whether to use dye or pigment. It's a 
design thing in the printer and ink cartridge.

 The Kodak ESP series of printers boast a pigmented, archival quality life 
span of 99 years. I'm waiting for reviews on these before I decide if I want 
one. There are many others, most are professional printers.

George