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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the
copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does not work quite right with the toner technology in a laser printer/copier. |
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
"John D" wrote in message ... I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does not work quite right with the toner technology in a laser printer/copier. Not all "inkjet paper" is coated, but those that do have coating definitely should not be used in a laser. |
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:59:52 +0100, John D
wrote: I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does not work quite right with the toner technology in a laser printer/copier. IF it is coated and IF that coating is heat sensitive you shouldn't use it. However, that would not cause "too much toner". If the toner does not adhere well to the paper then it might end up with a smeared or otherwise poor result but it wouldn't necessarily be too much toner, only that what toner there was didn't stay where it was supposed to. If there is actually too much coming out of the cartridge and getting onto the paper it might be that (often clear plastic adhesive backed) a strip on the cartridge has come loose. Since that gets toner on the adhesive area once loose, it is not something you could fix yourself (unless you had a cartridge rebuild kit and completely cleaned it all which is a mess) IF that is the problem. Try plain copy machine paper, it's easy to find and costs less, then you'll know if paper made the difference. |
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
John D wrote:
I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does not work quite right with the toner technology in a laser printer/copier. Unless the paper wrapper says that it is suitable for Lasers or Copiers then you should not use it. Nowadays a lot of inkjet paper is in fact coated and the coating will probably damage the fuser in a laser printer. If the drum has a lot of toner on it when you remove it from the printer then the most likely cause is a failed wiper blade in the drum unit depending on the printer model. Which model is the printer? Tony MS MVP Printing/Imaging |
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
On 2008-04-04, John D wrote:
I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are you by any chance using refilled and/or compatible high capacity cartridges? Your toner cartridge when new incorporates an empty chamber for clearing surplus toner away. When that has filled up obviously it is unable to continue to do this. -- Andrew Smallshaw |
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:46:03 -0500, Tony
wrote: John D wrote: I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does not work quite right with the toner technology in a laser printer/copier. Unless the paper wrapper says that it is suitable for Lasers or Copiers then you should not use it. Nowadays a lot of inkjet paper is in fact coated and the coating will probably damage the fuser in a laser printer. Actually, the properties that make a coated paper desirable for inkjet use is the degree to which it absorbs ink, and the gloss. It doesn't have to have a low melting point to achieve this and most don't have a low melting point. I regularly put coated inkjet paper through a couple of laser printers I have, specifically it's semi-gloss photo paper as this type has reasonable toner adherance but most importantly for my needs, this type of paper delaminates when soaked in a detergent solution (I use it to make PCB etching patterns using the toner transfer method, in fact many many people do so with coated inkjet paper in laser printers without any problem, no damage to the fuser BUT that is no guarantee some other type of paper-like medium wouldn't cause problems). |
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
In general, paper designed specifically for inkjet printers should NOT
be used in laser printers, because the paper is heated to quite a high temperature in a laser printer, and most inkjet printers do not heat the paper at all, or use very low temperatures (just to dry the ink a bit quicker). Most standard bond paper will indicate it can be used for both inkjet and laser paper. Some paper may have a finished surface to provide a better image than laser bond paper, and those may indicate inkjet and laser use. The problem is with paper that is designated for inkjet use specifically. It probably has a special coating on it. The glossy and semi-gloss types usually have some plastic or gelatin coating which may melt under the heat of a laser fuser. However, even if they do not melt, the may not react properly with laser technology. Some coated matte papers designed for inkjets may be safe for laser printers, but again, it is likely more costly than the equivalent laser version. In general, it is best not to use papers designed for inkjet use in a laser printer, unless they indicate they are safe for both technologies. Further, in general, inkjet papers are much more costly than similar types of laser printer papers. For instance, a glossy laser paper may cost 10 to 20 cents, a similar glossy inkjet paper will cost 50 cents to $1.50. Art John D wrote: I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does not work quite right with the toner technology in a laser printer/copier. |
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OK to use inkjet paper in a laser printer?
The risks are hard to reduce unless you specifically mention the exact
paper type you use and have reasonable results with. One sheet of the wrong paper can make for a very costly repair on the laser printer. Many inkjet papers, especially glossy ones, have one or more non-absorption layers, which may be a low melting point plastic. As you say, others are safe, but only with specific knowledge is it safe to make a broad statement. Art kony wrote: On Fri, 04 Apr 2008 15:46:03 -0500, Tony wrote: John D wrote: I have a desktop laser printer which seems to get to much toner on the copy-drum. I don't know why this happens to me and nor does the engineer. Are any ill effects caused by using "inkjet paper" in a laser printer. ISTR inkjet paper has an extra coating on it. I wonder if inkjet paper does not work quite right with the toner technology in a laser printer/copier. Unless the paper wrapper says that it is suitable for Lasers or Copiers then you should not use it. Nowadays a lot of inkjet paper is in fact coated and the coating will probably damage the fuser in a laser printer. Actually, the properties that make a coated paper desirable for inkjet use is the degree to which it absorbs ink, and the gloss. It doesn't have to have a low melting point to achieve this and most don't have a low melting point. I regularly put coated inkjet paper through a couple of laser printers I have, specifically it's semi-gloss photo paper as this type has reasonable toner adherance but most importantly for my needs, this type of paper delaminates when soaked in a detergent solution (I use it to make PCB etching patterns using the toner transfer method, in fact many many people do so with coated inkjet paper in laser printers without any problem, no damage to the fuser BUT that is no guarantee some other type of paper-like medium wouldn't cause problems). |
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