shadygrovedesigns Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 OK---can someone tell me what equipment I need to print on a clear labe? Can I only use a laser printer??? I know---probably a dumb question---and it's ok to laugh at me!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 Where did you get the labels? They should have info on the site. Also I have printed labels for inkjet on laser and had no problems. Don't know about clear labels though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadygrovedesigns Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 thanks for the response! Right now I am using ink jet labels and ordering them already printed. They look great, but I really like the look of the clear labels. Just didn't really know if I had to use a laser printer. Assumed I couldn't use an ink jet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I've been doing clear labels for 6 years. They aren't the crystal clear, they have a frosted look to them, the same kind that Avery sells. I had a inkjet printer that I printed them on with no problems. If you're using these labels for shower gels, etc. you will have to seal them, they will smear when wet. I got a laser about 1 1/2 years ago so I use it now. The laser is more crisp and clear, and it doesn't smear like an inkjet. But there is no reason you can't use a inkjet, it will work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadygrovedesigns Posted March 16, 2006 Author Share Posted March 16, 2006 Thanks Gerri---how would you go about sealing a label like that? We do sell shower gels and I wouldn't want the label to run. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerrie Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I always used the clear acrylic spray, I'd print my page of labels and then spray 2 light coats on them. Others take clear packing tape and place it over the label to protect it. I've also taken another label, same size, no printing on it and placed it over the label. I do that even with my laser printer for my foaming hand soaps. Most acrylic spray sealers will yellow over time, so I prefer the extra label over the first, it's just not very cost effective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyN Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I've been doing clear labels for 6 years. They aren't the crystal clear, they have a frosted look to them, the same kind that Avery sells. I had a inkjet printer that I printed them on with no problems. If you're using these labels for shower gels, etc. you will have to seal them, they will smear when wet. I got a laser about 1 1/2 years ago so I use it now. The laser is more crisp and clear, and it doesn't smear like an inkjet. But there is no reason you can't use a inkjet, it will work fine.What do you seal them with? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyN Posted March 16, 2006 Share Posted March 16, 2006 I'm sorry - I see you already answered this. I should have read the whole post before I responded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadygrovedesigns Posted March 17, 2006 Author Share Posted March 17, 2006 I always used the clear acrylic spray, I'd print my page of labels and then spray 2 light coats on them. Others take clear packing tape and place it over the label to protect it. I've also taken another label, same size, no printing on it and placed it over the label. I do that even with my laser printer for my foaming hand soaps. Most acrylic spray sealers will yellow over time, so I prefer the extra label over the first, it's just not very cost effective.Thanks for sharing all the information. I really appreciate it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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