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I print a lot of text, sometimes as much as 70-80 pages a week. The cost of ink for my inkjet printer was killing me. A couple days ago, I broke down and invested in a b&w laser printer -- and I think it will be perfect for those of you looking to print on cardstock!
I went with this model because it had good reviews, was affordable (as far as printers go), and it had a flatbed scanner (a must for me). It does NOT fax, but then neither do I.
After printing a few sheets of copy paper, I tested the manual feed with a sheet of GP cardstock from Walmart that I use with my Copic markers. It worked beautifully.
Then, holding my breath, I ran a piece of Recollections 110# white cardstock through the manual feed. This is the heavy cardstock I use for card bases. Again, a beautiful print job. No smudging (like I got with my inkjet printer). No paper jams. And no smearing when coloring with my Copic markers! I think I am in love!
NOTE: The manual feed is for ONE piece of paper at a time.
The Recollections 110# did not come out curled or bent at all.
Unlike the standard copy paper, which goes in through a front tray and out through a front slot, the cardstock goes in the manual feed on the front and comes straight through an opening in the back. You've just got to remember to open the little back door.
I don't own any Stampin' Up paper so no idea how that will work. I'd be happy to try it if someone wants to send me a sheet.
Amber, that's what I've heard. I'll have to read up on the foiling stuff. I don't have a Minc or a laminator, but another SCS member told me that I can use an iron. I have one of those ... Lord knows why, 'cause I've not ironed in several years!
I know there was a thread in December where someone asked about a laser printer that would take cardstock. I suppose I should have posted this there. I'll see if I can find that thread and post a refer to this thread.
I'd a question for you - I already have a laser printer but whenever I print on CS (80# or 110#), the paper after printing is just so slightly greyish in color (where the background should be white). When I put it against the white paper, I can see it. Do you see that with this printer?
I had a Brother laser printer at work, then someone decided I needed a color laser. I would LOVE to have my Brother back - a no-frills little workhorse! And the refill cartridges are so much more reasonable than other brands.
I have a mono HP laser printer here at home, but the low-yield cartridges are $80.00. And I have 2 inkjets, but no ink for either. So when I run out of toner, I'm gonna be up the proverbial creek!
I have a Canon color laser at work - it takes 4 cartridges at $130 bucks a pop. Of course, this includes the drum. But it is so slooooow. The IT guy says it's not spooling properly and he can't figure out the reason.
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I just bought the very same printer and love it. I love the cards Amazinggracepapers.com makes using the laser printer and the Minc machine. I needed a printer that had a cover that lifted up so I could lay the dies on the glass then copy them and then run that through the Minc machine.
I'd a question for you - I already have a laser printer but whenever I print on CS (80# or 110#), the paper after printing is just so slightly greyish in color (where the background should be white). When I put it against the white paper, I can see it. Do you see that with this printer?
I just compared a printed page with a blank page of the same paper and I don't see a gray tone at all.
Linda, one of the reasons I chose this printer--aside from the reviews and the flatbed scanner, is the price of the toner. Staples.com has the compatible high yield TN-660 toner for $52.99, with free shipping.
I just bought the very same printer and love it. I love the cards Amazinggracepapers.com makes using the laser printer and the Minc machine. I needed a printer that had a cover that lifted up so I could lay the dies on the glass then copy them and then run that through the Minc machine.
I use my scanner for lots of things, especially scanning family photos, but I never thought of scanning a die. Do you do this so you have gold trimmed edges? Or is there another reason you copy the dies?
BTW, I don't have a Minc and have not yet tried my laser printer for foiling techniques. But I do love my new printer. I think it will be a sound investment for crafting and non-crafting uses.
I use my scanner for lots of things, especially scanning family photos, but I never thought of scanning a die. Do you do this so you have gold trimmed edges? Or is there another reason you copy the dies?
BTW, I don't have a Minc and have not yet tried my laser printer for foiling techniques. But I do love my new printer. I think it will be a sound investment for crafting and non-crafting uses.
Yes, to get the gold edge on the dies; it is so pretty!
I'd a question for you - I already have a laser printer but whenever I print on CS (80# or 110#), the paper after printing is just so slightly greyish in color (where the background should be white). When I put it against the white paper, I can see it. Do you see that with this printer?
I wanted to come back and tell you that I did have a gray background experience today. I went back and looked at the image before printing and noticed that the background had just a hint of beige. The printer turned this pale beige shade into a slightly speckled gray, but the whites of the image (not the background) were true white.
Found a laser printer for cardstock
