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From: Randy Sahr <>
Subject: Re: What type of paper to use to print out Family Tree on?
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 05:54:47 -0800


I have an injet (HP660C DeskJet) and use the paper made for Dot Matrix
printers. It's cheaper. The results are excellent. And I don't seem to
use extra ink, FWIW.

BUT one must pull off all the edge paper (with the holes) before using,
and separate the paper into individual sheets. I find that this
stripping and tearing is a good project when stuck on the phone in a
long conversation <G>. I buy mine at WalMart and have no idea if it
is/is not archival quality. But at least it's a lot more paper than the
'special' paper for an inkjet. Perhaps it depends on What you are
printing?

Most of my printouts are leads, and directions for use of a list or
program. Don't need archival quality for that. That's my 2 cents worth.
Randy

Chris wrote:
> Yes, both in terms of whether it's inkjet paper, and if it's
> archival-quality (or at least acid free).
>
> >Is one paper better than any others?
>
> Not necessarily, but you can be reasonably comfortable with Hammermill
> paper. My understanding is that all of their paper is acid free.
> Just make sure you get paper designed for an inkjet printer, so it's
> optimized for that particular type of ink.
> Chris
>
> wrote:
> >... I want to print out our Family Tree for my family....
> >I have a Canon BJC210 color printer....
> >Does it make any difference as to type of paper I use?

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