[Tactile-Talk] Capsule paper usage

[rjaquiss at earthlink.net]

Hello:

 

     Capsule paper can be printed on by printers or copiers that use carbon based ink or toner. The printed sheets still must be processed using a machine such as a SwellForm® machine or PIAF® machine.

 

Regards,

Robert

 

 

From: Tactile-Talk <tactile-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Cheryl Fogle-Hatch via Tactile-Talk
Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2024 1:05 PM
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Subject: Re: [Tactile-Talk] Capsule paper usage

 

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 <mailto: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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