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Re: Re[2]: laser vs inkjet printers (HP4P paper-curling)
Subject:Re: Re[2]: laser vs inkjet printers (HP4P paper-curling) From:Beverly Parks <bparks -at- HUACHUCA-EMH1 -dot- ARMY -dot- MIL> Date:Tue, 21 Mar 1995 09:02:22 MST
> I also switched from the HP Deskjet 500 to the HP LaserJet 4P and
> encountered the paper curling-problem. To solve the problem, I store my
> paper in a TupperWare container with a few of those little moisture
> absobing packets that accompany electronic devices. When I need uncurled
> printouts, I quickly load the dry paper in the printer and print. After
5
> or 10 minutes, the dry paper will absorb moisture, but I can usually get
> wrinkle-free copiesbefore this happens.
Arlen Walker suggested the following:
> Just a thought (I can't check, because there are no 4P's around here). Is
there
> room in the 4P paper tray to tuck one or two of those little packets?
What a clever idea! Has anyone tried this? Does it work? Will
the heat from the printer affect the little packets in any way?
Bev
(Humidity is not a big problem in Arizona, but I thought it a
clever idea anyway. I keep my paper in those Rubbermaid
under-bed storage boxes.)
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