[Tactile-Talk] Capsule paper usage

[Cheryl Fogle-Hatch]

Hi Robert. I thought swell paper only works in a specialized machine.
You're saying that it is possible on some commercial printers?

On Thu, Aug 29, 2024 at 2:51 PM Robert Jaquiss via Tactile-Talk <
tactile-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:

> Hello List:
>
>
>
>      In response to recent questions, here are my thoughts on capsule
> paper usage:
>
>    1. Capsule paper only works when an image printed on it uses carbon
>    based toner or ink. The use of carbon based toner or ink is critical.
>    Capsule paper works because carbon based ink absorbs infrared light and
>    gets hot. The material in the capsules expands causing raised images.
>    2. Absolutely always follow the manufacturer’s instructions when
>    printing on capsule paper.
>    3. Many inkjet printers no longer use carbon in their ink and cannot
>    work with capsule paper.
>    4. One brand of capsule paper that can be printed on with a laser
>    printer is SwellTouch® from American Thermoform.
>    5. When using a laser printer or copier, I suggest using the manual
>    feed and print one page at a time so printer performance can be monitored.
>    A hot printer or copier can cause capsule paper to swell in the machine
>    which can damage a printer.
>    6. Setting a printer to use heavy paper will be useful.
>
> Hope this helps.
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> Robert Jaquiss
>
>
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