Inkjet Ink Runs When Wet

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BoilerMaker Bob

I know this topic has been discussed previously, but the record I found
was late 90's.
I'm hoping that with the passage of time, someone knows an easy fix for
the problem that will allow me to print my shipping labels on my inkjet
without spaying them with lacquer or covering them with tape.
I am using an Epson R200.
 
I know this topic has been discussed previously, but the record I found
was late 90's.
I'm hoping that with the passage of time, someone knows an easy fix for
the problem that will allow me to print my shipping labels on my inkjet
without spaying them with lacquer or covering them with tape.
I am using an Epson R200.
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There are a few companies online that sell supposedly 'waterproof'
labels that 'encapsulate' the ink to make it more durable. I have
never used one of these myself so I cannot tell you whether or not
this truly works. I ordered samples but never used them, my final
solution was to print the label sheet on cheap photographic paper, buy
laser labels, and run them off at Staples for .39 per copy (color).

Be warned that depending on the store, you may wind up with people
screaming at you that you can't use your label sheets. Bring the
packaging to prove they're laser labels.

My Epson C88+ with pigment ink produces labels that are more resistant
to water than the R340 (same cartridges that yours uses) prints. It's
still not perfect but good enough that I don't bother with the laser
copying anymore.

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Computer services, custom metal etching,
arts, crafts, and much more.
 
If you want fancy house style coloured labels, why not get
a printhouse to produce sheets of label stock, putting
your logo and house style on the labels?
Then use a cheap laser printer to print the customers address
details.
Even the cheap laser printers are ok for text, and most
printhouses can produce waterproof label stock, you can
always ask for a refund if you specify waterproof, and it isn't.
 
I know this topic has been discussed previously, but the record I found
was late 90's.
I'm hoping that with the passage of time, someone knows an easy fix for
the problem that will allow me to print my shipping labels on my inkjet
without spaying them with lacquer or covering them with tape.
I am using an Epson R200.
Click to expand...

Use apigment based ink to print your labels, seal them, or switch to laser.
 
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