decal paper printing problem

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I just had to g t new batch of blank inkjet printer paper. Got it from Micromark. last time i had to get paper, it took inkjet fine.

this batch doesnt take at all, (ink beads up over a couple minutes) yet it is the same number. All I can find elsewhere is laser printer decal film. Is there something I can spry on this paper to make it work to acept inkjet ink? like a matt media or something? or know of a source that is selling decal film fo inkjets?

SHane

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I had the exact same problem a number of years ago with the same paper. I found if I wiped the paper really well with a Kleenex before printing, it solved the problem. Almost like there was a residual film on the decal paper when it was manufactured.

Mark.

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i haven’t run into that problem at all , mind the only paper i have ever used came from testors ??

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I got mine from decalpaper.com. It works fine for my inkjet. I did have to order a lifetime supply, about 25 sheets, but the prices were good enough, one heck of a lot cheaper than a few sheets of “hobby” paper. They did also have laser paper. Oddly, my package was labelled Laser Paper, but there was a note enclosed that said it was actually inkjet paper.

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Mark, After reading that I had yo try it. didnt work on the sheet I have

I have not come across anything from testors actually. it has been this paper thta walthers, kadee and micromark have. and it seams to be ll the same producer.

This one has me stumped

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That’s strange. I have the same paper, and I haven’t had that happen. After the ink dried on mine, I sprayed it with Dulcote.

I wonder the same thing as you – could you try coating the paper with something – maybe Dulcote and let it dry? I guess it can’t hurt since it’s pretty useless paper right now.

Another thought – is the brand of ink in the jet printer causing this? Not sure how you would find out.

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For the past few batches, I printed at Staples using their lazer printers. It’s a lot cheaper than buying the color ink for home use.

Simon

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I used to be able to find a lot of different places had many papers. now only kadee, walthers, and micromark have anything. so i did the google thing and found Hayes paper company had many types of waterslide paper and others. SO for 10 through amazon i got 20 sheets. just tried it and have the best crisp edge prints I have every gotten. Now to wait for it to dry and coat it tomorrow. Problem solved with a bonus find of new place for decal papers

Shane