Well thanks! I really appreciate your effort, even if it simply eliminates one variable. With so much black in my labels (see linked photos), it certainly is possible I just have a bum BLACK cartridge. And as to my issues with the Krylon coatings, it is almost a sure bet that the temp and humidity are at fault. I had much better results in the heat of the summer there. OK... at least I know the product hasn't changed! :-)
One of my "laminated" labels... http://elfintechnologies.com/pubImages/Hotfoot2b.JPG
Some of my "Krylon Acrylic Coated" labels... http://elfintechnologies.com/pubImages/RcvrAndXmtr1.JPG
On another but maybe related subject, I'm coming to the conclusion that I should be either laminating all my labels, or maybe covering them with a thin layer of PETG plastic. And I'm also considering whether I'd do better with laser, and more to the point, with YOU folks doing the printing. We can talk about the prices for those services off line, but I have a few basic questions. Based on the images above...
1. Do you think you could print with black areas as consistent and dark as I'm getting with inkjet? I thought lasers had problems with big areas of color, but maybe times have changed.
2. Considering that I have a few colors there, will this be a problem, or would I need to re-format. Its my understanding that color laser output is not as versatile when it comes to color?
3. I mentioned experimenting with both lamination and simple plastic top coverings. If I have laser labels laminated, and the lamination machine produces heat to seal the adhesive, will that distort the printing? For my ink jet labels, I KNOW I MUST give them a coat of acrylic, or the lamination adhesive will cause the colors to run and bleed. A main reason to consider laser would be to eliminate the need for an acrylic preparation coat, and I'm sure the acrylic spray would wipe out the toner anyway.
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