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From: "E. Allen Siebold" <>
Subject: Re: What type of paper to use to print out Family Tree on?
Date: Fri, 20 Mar 1998 09:28:04 -0800


If we forget the archival issue for a second, one can use regular _cheap_
copier paper in most DeskJet printers (without having to pull tabs and split
hairs, I mean sheets :>) ). A ream of plain copy paper runs about $4.60 at
Viking (mail-order, and often it is less when you call and order) and just a
bit more at our local OfficeMax. To save even more, use the reverse side of
previously used sheets for your own 'scratch' work. By comparison 'stack
paper' runs about $5.80 for 500 sheets (1 ream).

Concerning the archival issue -- if you use a paper designated for laser or
desk-jet use, you will be using 'archival' paper according to my local
printer. Most, but not all, of our printing does not have to be on desk-jet
quality paper. If you want high-quality, then pay for high quality -- if you
want a print out for your use, or a simple letter, etc. use 'simple' paper.
My office uses regular copy paper for all our use -- photocopying, laser
printing and desk-jet printing (even color - I, too, have a 660C). When I
need quality, then I go to my better stash of paper.

Allen


-----Original Message-----
From: Randy Sahr <>
Newsgroups: soc.genealogy.methods
To: <>
Date: Friday, March 20, 1998 8:53 AM
Subject: Re: What type of paper to use to print out Family Tree on?

>
>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?
>
>
>

"E. Allen Siebold" <>

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