[Dx4win] Print QSL Cards

[Kostas SV1DPI]

See my notes here
http://www.qsl.net/sv1dpi/en/dx4win/printqsos.html

...73 de SV1DPI
(One of SZ1A-EP6T)

On 21/3/2016 3:33 πμ, John Shaw wrote:
>   I have done this.  Not sure if this is the best way but here is what I did.
>
> I made a custom label the size of the card  with nr across 1 nr down 1 Paper
> size Custom then adjusted the left and top spacing to put the printing where
> I wanted it.  It actually worked quite well with an ink jet, BUT.
>
> A couple of thoughts on consumer grade printers.  Ink jet printing is
> hopeless if it gets wet and I have had people request a replacement card
> because the postie dropped the letter in a puddle or something.  Laser
> printers don't print very well on heavy card just not enough heat to fuse
> the toner properly, yes some have a setting for heavier paper.  I'll let
> others decide if their laser fuses the toner good enough but I have gone
> back to labels and a laser printer.
>
> 73 John ZL1BYZ.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of William
> Liporace
> Sent: Monday, 21 March 2016 14:01
> To: Dan Violette; 'DX4WIN POSTINGS'
> Subject: Re: [Dx4win] Print QSL Cards
>
> I was hoping to print directly on the back of my pre printed QSL cards...
> This is my third call. I have three different cards (and styles). I can do
> labels for the other other two. My current printer is a Brother HL-5250. I
> also have a HP OfficeJet Pro 8610, but that has not as easy to setup (as I
> can tell).
>
> TNX Will WC2L
>
> On 3/20/2016 8:46 PM, Dan Violette wrote:
>> Will, Is this preprinted cards and you want to go in a blank spot
>> instead of sticking on a label (that is what I do)?  What printer do you
> expect to use?
>> This will all help for replies since everyone is in a different
>> situation and lots of customizing needed.  Dan KI6X
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: DX4WIN [mailto:dx4win-bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>> William Liporace
>> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2016 5:07 PM
>> To: DX4WIN POSTINGS
>> Subject: [Dx4win] Print QSL Cards
>>
>> I was looking at testing printing directly to QSL cards. I am using
>> typical QSL card stock that is 3.5x5.5. Can someone tell me how to get
>> DX4WIN to print directly on the cards??
>>
>> TNX Will
>>
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