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A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up photo paper only for inkjets. Some
boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it with laser printers because of
the higher laser temperatures. So, what type of photo paper is recommended
for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL? I would like to print some
4x6's, 5x7's and 8x10's. Thanks

In article <6ipJb.53192$> ,
Z Man says...

> A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up
> photo paper only for inkjets.

Right.

> Some boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it
> with laser printers because of the higher laser
> temperatures.

That's not exactly the reason. Glossy or other "photo"
papers for high resolution inkjet prints have a coating
made from a fluid transmissive plastic liner. This liner
will clog a laser printer fixing unit sooner or later,
maybe destroy the printer at the same time.

> So, what type of photo paper is recommended
> for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL?

Most good offset image printing papers will do a
good job on that. For Europe, Zanders fine papers,
Neusiedler or Schneidersoehne would definitely be
excellent sources, but I have no links for the US.

However, I would recommend anybody musing the thought
of buying this printer as well to better buy the
2350N version, including Postscript level 3 and network
interface. It makes a huge difference, well worth the
extra bucks.

--
Michael Quack <>

http://www.photoquack.de/glamour/1.htm
http://www.photoquack.de/fashion/1.htm

"Michael Quack" <> wrote in message
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> In article <6ipJb.53192$> ,
> Z Man says...
>
> > A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up
> > photo paper only for inkjets.
>
> Right.
>
> > Some boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it
> > with laser printers because of the higher laser
> > temperatures.
>
> That's not exactly the reason. Glossy or other "photo"
> papers for high resolution inkjet prints have a coating
> made from a fluid transmissive plastic liner. This liner
> will clog a laser printer fixing unit sooner or later,
> maybe destroy the printer at the same time.
>
> > So, what type of photo paper is recommended
> > for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL?
>
> Most good offset image printing papers will do a
> good job on that. For Europe, Zanders fine papers,
> Neusiedler or Schneidersoehne would definitely be
> excellent sources, but I have no links for the US.
>
> However, I would recommend anybody musing the thought
> of buying this printer as well to better buy the
> 2350N version, including Postscript level 3 and network
> interface. It makes a huge difference, well worth the
> extra bucks.


The DL has a network interface. That's one of the reasons I bought it. It
also has parallel and USB, but I have used only the network interface.

With respect to my original question about photo paper for laser printers,
perhaps someone else can assist, as I am located in the US.

In article <ZNqJb.43$>,
Z Man says...

> > > So, what type of photo paper is recommended
> > > for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL?
> >
> > However, I would recommend anybody musing the thought
> > of buying this printer as well to better buy the
> > 2350N version, including Postscript level 3 and network
> > interface. It makes a huge difference, well worth the
> > extra bucks.

> The DL has a network interface.

Okay, just checked the Minolat QMS website, and there
is indeed a GDI version with network interface.

Still I have to renew my recommendation regarding the
2350 model. The Postscript capabilities in conjunction
with the 4 bit color mode make a huge difference.

--
Michael Quack <>

http://www.photoquack.de/glamour/1.htm
http://www.photoquack.de/fashion/1.htm

On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 01:55:14 GMT, "Z Man" <> found these
unused words floating about:

>A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up photo paper only for inkjets. Some
>boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it with laser printers because of
>the higher laser temperatures. So, what type of photo paper is recommended
>for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL? I would like to print some
>4x6's, 5x7's and 8x10's. Thanks
>
If you live in/near a large city, visit a specialty paper house. They'll be
able to offer you sheet samples to run through your printer and settle on
one that you like. You can then trim the printing toner balances to produce
consistent results.

My personal choices are Hammermill Color Copy and Burlington Hi-Brite.

HP does make a 'photo' type for the laser, but ...

Remember that the toner or ink (for an inkjunk) is ON the surface, whereas
the gloss on a photgraphic print is created by a combination of PhotoFlo and
the dryer's heated metal surface.

If you want glossy laser prints, use an art store type clear gloss spray
over the print.

On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 01:55:14 GMT, "Z Man" <> wrote:

>A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up photo paper only for inkjets. Some
>boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it with laser printers because of
>the higher laser temperatures. So, what type of photo paper is recommended
>for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL? I would like to print some
>4x6's, 5x7's and 8x10's. Thanks
>
IMHO, "photo" and "laser printer" do not go together. I have never
seen continuous tone prints form a laser that could come even close to
the better ink-jets.

From what I know of laser printing technology, any good bright white
paper is going to give good results,
**************************
Mark Herring, Pasadena, Calif.
Private e-mail: Just say no to "No".

"J. A. Mc." <> wrote in message
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snip
> Remember that the toner or ink (for an inkjunk) is ON the surface, whereas
> the gloss on a photgraphic print is created by a combination of PhotoFlo
and
> the dryer's heated metal surface.
>
Not quite, unless your talking about fibre-based prints. RC papers dry in
the air, PhotoFlo simply allows the rinse water to flow off the surface
instead of drying in droplets.
Sound like we are comparing oldstyle B&W darkroom work with digital
printing.

MJ

"Mark Herring" <> wrote in message
news:...
> On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 01:55:14 GMT, "Z Man" <> wrote:
>
> >A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up photo paper only for inkjets.
Some
> >boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it with laser printers because
of
> >the higher laser temperatures. So, what type of photo paper is
recommended
> >for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL? I would like to print some
> >4x6's, 5x7's and 8x10's. Thanks
> >
> IMHO, "photo" and "laser printer" do not go together. I have never
> seen continuous tone prints form a laser that could come even close to
> the better ink-jets.

Sure, I understand that that's the way most folks in this newsgroup feel,
but I have only a laser printer and do only occasional photos. So, I way as
well have them look as good as they are going to look given the limitations
of my equipment. When I want better prints, I upload to one of the online
services and wait a few days.

On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 19:46:44 GMT, "Z Man" <> wrote:

>
>"Mark Herring" <> wrote in message
>news:.. .
>> On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 01:55:14 GMT, "Z Man" <> wrote:
>>
>> >A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up photo paper only for inkjets.
>Some
>> >boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it with laser printers because
>of
>> >the higher laser temperatures. So, what type of photo paper is
>recommended
>> >for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL? I would like to print some
>> >4x6's, 5x7's and 8x10's. Thanks
>> >
>> IMHO, "photo" and "laser printer" do not go together. I have never
>> seen continuous tone prints form a laser that could come even close to
>> the better ink-jets.
>
>Sure, I understand that that's the way most folks in this newsgroup feel,
>but I have only a laser printer and do only occasional photos. So, I way as
>well have them look as good as they are going to look given the limitations
>of my equipment. When I want better prints, I upload to one of the online
>services and wait a few days.
>
Get an ink jet too---they're cheap.
**************************
Mark Herring, Pasadena, Calif.
Private e-mail: Just say no to "No".

On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 11:16:19 -0800, Mark Herring <>
found these unused words floating about:

>On Sat, 03 Jan 2004 01:55:14 GMT, "Z Man" <> wrote:
>
>>A visit to Staples and CompUSA turned up photo paper only for inkjets. Some
>>boxes of inkjet paper warned against using it with laser printers because of
>>the higher laser temperatures. So, what type of photo paper is recommended
>>for printing on my Minolta Magicolor 2300DL? I would like to print some
>>4x6's, 5x7's and 8x10's. Thanks
>>
>IMHO, "photo" and "laser printer" do not go together. I have never
>seen continuous tone prints form a laser that could come even close to
>the better ink-jets.

Where did you see 'continuous tone' printing from an inkjunk?

HITN: it's also a dot based technology. Seen a print from a properly set up,
recent 1200 dpi micro dot laser ?

>From what I know of laser printing technology, any good bright white
>paper is going to give good results,

Wrong again!

Many papers are a coated stock even for lasers. The claim to be 'white' but
alter the imaging colour balance.

IF you want good photo print from ANY printer you should balance the printed
against the chosen stock.

>**************************
>Mark Herring, Pasadena, Calif.
>Private e-mail: Just say no to "No".