Foiling discussion

[marymoilanen]

Just a quick update. We were able to connect the printer to the wireless network. Now I have full print options without being connected via USB (using my laptop). I'll still have to use AirPrint if I'm using my iPad or phone to print.

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Originally Posted by marymoilanen

Just wanted to share that I figured out my new printer. We hadn't updated the printer drivers, once we did that I was able to change the paper type to heavy cardstock. This worked for foiling! I could also change the print quality but I don't think it is required. The other weird thing was I previously using AirPrint to print; the AirPrint drivers are different than when using a USB cable directly to the printer. The USB connection gives me more options in the print menu. If I want to use heavy cardstock I need to use the USB; go figure. I hope this may help someone else trying to figure out their printer and foiling.

Anyway, I am very happy now with the quality of the prints for foiling as well as printing in color for inside card sayings, digi images and who knows what else I can create! Wahoo!

(FYI... I'm using an Okidata MC362W. It's an expensive printer but I was able to price match at Staples so I got a good deal.)

[ShariW]

I have a question about foiling with adhesive. Has anyone noticed that if you use an adhesive, i.e., double-sided tape, sticky tape or a tape runner, that when you run your finger across the surface, the foil comes off? I hadn't tried this yet, but today I did and was so disappointed. I lay down the adhesive, place the foil on top burnish with my fingers (I used a bone folder, but it actually was too heavy as it started taking the foil off) and then lift up the foil. If I rub my finger over it, the foil starts coming off and the glue peaks through and the surface becomes sticky. Is this normal? I use Deco foil. Thank you.

[dfwscrapper]

The sticky powder did not work for me either and I tried several times.