Booklet covers

[M Mordkovych]

Hi All!

I am trying to find out on what media I can print boooklet covers for saddle
stiched booklets. I need cover strong enough, something like like filke
folders. I am using HP LaserJet 1300. Any suggections?

 

[Arthur Entlich]

If the weight you require is similar to file folder material, you should
test if your printer will allow that material through and be able to
fuse the toner well enough.

There are several issues in selecting a media for a laser printer to
consider:

1) will it successfully go through the printer

This is determined by the thickness of the material, how slick a surface
the material has (if it will slip during paper transport and printing)
and finally how flexible the medium is. Some media are relatively
flexible in one direction but not when turned 90 degrees. Paper media
has a grain, and so one side tends to have more flex than the other.
Try to use the direction that allows for most flexibility in the
direction across the page, rather than top to bottom. You need to
figure out how much flex you need to get proper paper transport and to
have proper contact on the drum and the fuser.

2) will the toner stick

There are several factors that will determine if the toner will stick
during the transfer from the drum to the medium.

The medium needs to accept the correct static charge so the toner will
transfer and stick. The surface needs to hold the toner in place
without it slipping and smudging, while contacting the printing drum.

3) The medium needs to allow proper fusing of the toner


The last step of the printing process on laser printers is the medium is
heated to melt the toner on to the surface.

If the medium is too heat sensitive, it can melt, singe, change
dimension, dry and crack, etc.

If it is too thick, it can absorb too much of the heat and the toner may
not melt fully or adhere to the medium.

If the medium has a surface that won't hold toner, due to some type of
treatment, the toner may crack or peel off.

That's why, as long as it won't do damage to the printer (like melt
during fusing) it is best to test a medium before committing to it.

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Having said all this, most stationary stores carry index or card stock
designed for laser printing. It is not quite as thick as most file
folder paper stock, but it works with most black and white laser printers.

Art

 

[M Mordkovych]

Thanks for reply!

If the weight you require is similar to file folder material, you should
test if your printer will allow that material through and be able to fuse
the toner well enough.

There are several issues in selecting a media for a laser printer to
consider:

1) will it successfully go through the printer

This is determined by the thickness of the material, how slick a surface
the material has (if it will slip during paper transport and printing) and
finally how flexible the medium is. Some media are relatively flexible in
one direction but not when turned 90 degrees. Paper media has a grain,
and so one side tends to have more flex than the other. Try to use the
direction that allows for most flexibility in the direction across the
page, rather than top to bottom. You need to figure out how much flex you
need to get proper paper transport and to have proper contact on the drum
and the fuser.

2) will the toner stick

There are several factors that will determine if the toner will stick
during the transfer from the drum to the medium.

The medium needs to accept the correct static charge so the toner will
transfer and stick. The surface needs to hold the toner in place without
it slipping and smudging, while contacting the printing drum.

3) The medium needs to allow proper fusing of the toner


The last step of the printing process on laser printers is the medium is
heated to melt the toner on to the surface.

If the medium is too heat sensitive, it can melt, singe, change dimension,
dry and crack, etc.

If it is too thick, it can absorb too much of the heat and the toner may
not melt fully or adhere to the medium.

If the medium has a surface that won't hold toner, due to some type of
treatment, the toner may crack or peel off.

That's why, as long as it won't do damage to the printer (like melt during
fusing) it is best to test a medium before committing to it.

==============================

Having said all this, most stationary stores carry index or card stock
designed for laser printing. It is not quite as thick as most file folder
paper stock, but it works with most black and white laser printers.

Art

 

[Ivor Jones]

Thanks for reply!

But no thanks for top posting one line above the repeat of the entire
reply.

Ivor

A: Because it messes up the order in which people normally read text.
Q: Why is top-posting such a bad thing?
A: Top-posting.
Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet and in e-mail?

 

[Ed Ruf]

If the weight you require is similar to file folder material, you should
test if your printer will allow that material through and be able to
fuse the toner well enough.

3) The medium needs to allow proper fusing of the toner


The last step of the printing process on laser printers is the medium is
heated to melt the toner on to the surface.

If the medium is too heat sensitive, it can melt, singe, change
dimension, dry and crack, etc.

If it is too thick, it can absorb too much of the heat and the toner may
not melt fully or adhere to the medium.

I would add to this that you should check for a thick paper option in
the printer setup/driver. Some of our HP's at work have this and seem
to apply a bit more heat in the fusing process to help.

 

[Arthur Entlich]

Yes, indeed... Civilization as we know it (or don't) may well come to an
end as a result of top posting.

I just heard yesterday that astronomers located a planet that has many
of the characteristics found on Earth, and it may indeed support life.

However, rumor has it that this planet developed as contraians, and as a
result, all bottom posters are used as a food source to maintain the top
posters health.

It is several light years from Earth, but I do suggest all bottom
posters heed this and stay here where we are tolerant of such matters...
or are we?

Art

 

[Ivor Jones]

Yes, indeed... Civilization as we know it (or don't) may
well come to an end as a result of top posting.

Maybe not, but it certainly makes life more difficult.

It is several light years from Earth, but I do suggest
all bottom posters heed this and stay here where we are
tolerant of such matters... or are we?

No.

Ivor