Problem with printing on vellum

[black_bratcat]

Whenever I print my journaling text on vellum off my computer, I find that the ink, even after it is dry seems to look as though there is a foggy ring around the text. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, any suggestions on how to correct this problem?

P.S. I have a HP inkjet printer.

Any suggestions or help will be appreciated.

Karen

[maironad]

I haven't tried printing vellum on my new Canon inkjet, or even my previous Canon inkjet (lol), but that's because I was put off trying to print on both an Epson and an HP previously. The "halo" under magnification was ink smear. I just started running all vellum through my laser printer, resigned myself to black text only, and haven't had a single problem since. I admit those were the days before they made inkjet-specific vellum.


I should try again, though, because my new Canon Pixma iP6600D does a fantastic job on inkjet transparencies. I'm going to have to start hunting down inkjet vellum now.

[bemidjibelle]

We have an Epson Stylus C84 and I have never had a problem printing on vellum. I do let it dry, but it looks great. I did print on cardstock vellum, though.

Sue

[GarnetJ]

I would like to add to this question. Are the two sides of a vellum sheet exactly the same? ......or is one side a bit more glossy?

[Caritzak]

When I print on vellum, I choose transparency paper as my paper type. Someone told me to do this and I have had good luck ever since. Be careful though, it takes forever to dry!

[judylb]

There is special vellum paper for inkjets. The page has a notched top so you know which side to print on. Haven't had any problems, but you do need to let it dry. I always print in reverse so it shows through.

[Cloiea]

I have an HP Photosmart printer and have no problem printing on vellum.

[black_bratcat]

Where do you get the vellum that is specially made to be printed with inkjet printers. Do you get that from a scrapbooking store or an office store?

Thanks to everyone so far for their responses.

Karen :cool:

[jmhoffmann]

I just learned about a new product called the "Perfect Printing Pouch". As far as I know, you can't purchase in stores but here is the website for more info:
www.scrapperfect.com It costs $5.95 plus $2.50 shipping. I ordered one this week but it hasn't arrived yet. Will let you know how I like it. Just thought I'd pass this on...

Happy Stampin,
Joanne

[Palapala]

I had this same problem a couple of years ago using an HP Deskjet 5550. Basically, there was more ink than the vellum could absorb/dry. In Printer Options/Properties, I changed my quality to a lower setting, which uses less ink. I found that the two lowest settings worked best. Try experimenting with that and see how it works. HTH

Office Depot has Vellum for Inkjets at an okay price, I think most office supply stores would carry it.

[thuskins]

I have a three year old who can climb and get into anything. I don't want to take any chances letting my vellum dry so I emboss it with clear EP. I looks very nice too.

[Bagpuss]

I was going to say exactly what Palapala said. Instead, I'll just say to black_bratcat - Hey! That's my cat!!!!

[tish101]

Taryn, do you mean you use clear EP over the inkjet ink -- while it's still wet? I thought it wouldn't stick or stay on the paper after heated.

I don't think I want to buy extra vellum. I have used the cardstock vellum and it seemed okay. I can't get the vellum to print through my laser though. It gets stuck and jams the printer.

Tish