[Dx4win] Printing QSLs with LaserJet printer

[Dan Violette]

Need to change the settings on what type of paper you have when you go to
print in "Properties" for your printer.  Choose the glossy card stock (or
similar).  It slows the print speed down so there is more heating time to
compensate for the thicker paper.  Rubbing off is a sign the toner was not
fused fully.  I can look details up if you need.  Same settings if you are
using glossy photo paper.

Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net]
On Behalf Of Dave Perry
Sent: Sunday, February 27, 2011 5:32 PM
To: DX4WIN Reflector
Subject: [Dx4win] Printing QSLs with LaserJet printer

My Dymo label printer recently went on the blink, so I am experimenting with
printing cards directly from my HP LaserJet 2035n printer.  I am wondering
if anyone has had any success printing cards with a LaserJet.  I am finding
that the printed text is not adhering to the card and tends to flake off.  I
have two types of QSL cards -- one glossy finish and the other a more normal
card stock type finish.  Both seem to have the same problem.  I can print
the QSL on to regular copy paper and the text adheres just fine.  So I am
thinking it has something to do with the thickness of the card stock that
does not allow the card to roll through the printer evenly enough to get a
good heat seal on the toner.

I may have to revert to printing out sheets of labels in the LaserJet.  BTW,
I have noticed that the labels that I printed from the Dymo Label printer
tend to fade over several years time.  Thus, I do not want to go back to the
Dymo printer.  I need to find something that printers more permanently.  I
was hoping the my LaserJet might do that directly on the card stock.  But so
far no luck.  Any help would be appreciated.

Dave Perry, N4QS
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