[Dx4win] Re: Dx4win Label printer

[Les Kalmus]

Has anyone printed directly on a QSL using an HP LaserJet 6? Will this 
printer accept QSL sized stock?

Les W2LK

Roger D Johnson wrote:
> Buffettcop at aol.com wrote:
>> Cesar and Group
>>
>> I use a laser printer to  direct print on the QSL cards.
>>
>> I have used an inkjet in the past.   It prints a less than desirable 
>> results.  It will blur if it accidentally  comes in contact with a 
>> liquid source. 
>>   
> I just did a test with my HP 712C Deskjet. I printed a QSO on the back 
> of a QSL card and
> let it dry for a few minutes. I then ran it under a stream of water 
> with no effect. I rubbed the
> printing with my finger and, after a few rubs, I saw a bit of ink 
> dissolving. The printing was
> still clearly legible. Frankly, I was a bit surprised at the water 
> resistance of the ink. This was
> with an HP cartridge. Perhaps some of the aftermarket or refilled 
> cartridges are not as good.
>
> Another point in favor of the ink jets is that they need no warm up 
> time as do the laser printers.
>
> 73, Roger
>