Printing on toilet paper
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From: measekite on 8 Dec 2008 15:34 I guess its now OK to top post since so many are doing it. On Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:06:44 -0800, cip wrote: > I've made some progress in printing on TP. > First of all, it seems that Epson printers are suitable, thanks to > it's paper moving system (the paper is pulled to front, not pushed > from rear). I've tried using an old Epson R300. The driver allowed me > to set the sheet size at 10 cm x 1 meter, long enough for testing. > The job worked OK from the very beginning.The only requirement is to > stick a small piece of paper in front of the roll, using sticker tape, > else the paper will jam immediately. > The ink dries instantly, no paper jams, it's amazing fast (on draft > printing), but a new problem occurs: the paper is somehow elastic and > stretches. I need to fit the graphics to the spaces between the small > perforations. And that seems to be impossible :-| > > > > > Arthur Entlich wrote: >> You'll need a printer that can print on continuous roll, and be assisted >> in re-rolling the paper after printing, won't get head clogs from very >> dusty paper, has a paper transport that isn't likely to jam or tug too >> much on the weakened paper, be able to handle a paper that is very >> absorbent, and poorly held together. Further, the ink needs to be >> waterproof when dry, if this is to be actually used "appropriately" or >> people will per somewhat upset with the color transferring to >> inappropriate body parts. >> >> I'm not sure most inkjet printers will provide you with the proper >> printing technologies, but best of luck. If you find such a beast, let >> us know. >> >> Art >> >> >> If you are interested in issues surrounding e-waste, >> I invite you to enter the discussion at my blog: >> >> http://e-trashtalk.spaces.live.com/ >> >> cip wrote: >> > Hello everybody, >> > >> > For one of our customers we need to make some custom toilet paper. >> > It's about 100-150 rolls of tp. >> > >> > We have some printers in the office, but there are large sized and the >> > vacuum is too strong and jams the paper. >> > But there should be some printers to do the trick. >> > >> > Searching on Google, I've found only about these 2 printers: >> > - RSStroom: http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/08/rsstroom-reader-concept-prints-up-toilet-paper-news/ >> > but nobody sells it, and >> > - Epson Stylus Photo R1900 may be ok, but I'm not sure at all >> > >> > Please, if anyone dit it with toilet paper printing, share your >> > experience - or at least your printer manufacturer and model :) >> > >> > Thank you, >> > Ciprian
From: Michael Johnson on 14 Dec 2008 02:44 measekite wrote: > On Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:43:38 -0500, Michael Johnson wrote: > >> measekite wrote: >> >>> And you think the holy one cares about what you think. >> ...and you think ANYONE cares what you think? > > I thought you went and crawled into a hole. Too bad you did not stay > their. Everyone wishes you would do the same.
From: castlebravo242 on 18 Dec 2008 09:35 "cip" <cip(a)pisicaverde.ro> wrote in message news:11823838-e055-442d-8779-459de1da609e(a)l39g2000yqn.googlegroups.com... > Hello everybody, > > For one of our customers we need to make some custom toilet paper. > It's about 100-150 rolls of tp. > > We have some printers in the office, but there are large sized and the > vacuum is too strong and jams the paper. > But there should be some printers to do the trick. > > Searching on Google, I've found only about these 2 printers: > - RSStroom: > http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/08/rsstroom-reader-concept-prints-up-toilet-paper-news/ > but nobody sells it, and > - Epson Stylus Photo R1900 may be ok, but I'm not sure at all > > Please, if anyone dit it with toilet paper printing, share your > experience - or at least your printer manufacturer and model :) > > Thank you, > Ciprian http://www.sanitary-product.com/Production-Line/Color-Printing-and-Rewinding-Machine-1575.htm Bob
From: Michael J Davis on 18 Dec 2008 10:38 castlebravo242(a)att.net was inspired to say > >"cip" <cip(a)pisicaverde.ro> wrote in message >news:11823838-e055-442d-8779-459de1da609e(a)l39g2000yqn.googlegroups.com... >> Hello everybody, >> >> For one of our customers we need to make some custom toilet paper. >> It's about 100-150 rolls of tp. >> >> We have some printers in the office, but there are large sized and the >> vacuum is too strong and jams the paper. >> But there should be some printers to do the trick. >> >> Searching on Google, I've found only about these 2 printers: >> - RSStroom: >> >>http://www.engadget.com/2005/12/08/rsstroom-reader-concept-prints-up-to >>ilet-paper-news/ >> but nobody sells it, and >> - Epson Stylus Photo R1900 may be ok, but I'm not sure at all >> >> Please, if anyone dit it with toilet paper printing, share your >> experience - or at least your printer manufacturer and model :) >> >> Thank you, >> Ciprian > >http://www.sanitary-product.com/Production-Line/Color-Printing-and-Rewin >ding-Machine-1575.htm Nothing to do with the above, but in the UK today was a report of a man who wrote a cheque to pay his motoring offence on toilet paper (perfectly legal as long as all bank details are correct). The magistrates did nothing but make him wait in court for an hour!! Mike -- Michael J Davis <Please note that the Reply-To: address will remain in use for at least 30 days, but the sender and from addresses are not valid.> <><
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