[comp.periphs.printers] Feeding labels thru HP Thinkjet?

tgl@g.gp.cs.cmu.edu (Tom Lane) (03/13/91)

Does anyone know a way of feeding standard labels through an HP ThinkJet?
The tractor feed mechanism doesn't seem to be adjustable down to the
3.5 inch width...

Failing that, recommendations for another low-price, reliable printer
that *can* do labels would be appreciated.

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aldus@cdp.UUCP (03/13/91)

Companies like Dennison and Avery make sheets of labels designed for 
laser printers.  The adhesive won't melt on the drum.   :-)

I suggest sheets over rolls.

jwhiting

charlies@hpnmdla.hp.com (Charlie Sallberg) (03/14/91)

 I haven't tried to do labels on a Thinkjet myself, but I see by the
 catalog that we sell them in a 2-across format on Z-fold backing for
 the Thinkjet, Quietjet, etc.
 The part number is 51630L, HP JetLabels, 1 box of 2000 labels, $18.95.
 The individual labels are 3.5 by 15/16 inch.
 If you want to call HP directly, to order supplies or get the catalog,
 you can call 800-538-8787.

 Hope this information is helpful to you.                       

 Charlie Sallberg, at Hewlett Packard


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dold@mitisft.Convergent.COM (Clarence Dold) (03/14/91)

in article <12333@pt.cs.cmu.edu>, tgl@g.gp.cs.cmu.edu (Tom Lane) says:

> Does anyone know a way of feeding standard labels through an HP ThinkJet?
> The tractor feed mechanism doesn't seem to be adjustable down to the
> 3.5 inch width...

I would be inclined to buy labels in sheets that are two-across.  
If you can't configure your software for two-up printing, run half the
labels through, then reverse the paper to print the other labels.

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charlies@hpnmdla.hp.com (Charlie Sallberg) (03/15/91)

 I agree that sheets work great for LaserJets, in fact I use Avery labels
 in my own LaserJet at home.

 However, the ThinkJet printer is designed for tractor-feed forms, not
 individual cut-sheets.

 Being an ink-jet printer (not Laser), paper quality is a concern for best
 print quality, but I wouldn't be surprised if Avery or someone like that
 also makes the labels that HP calls "JetLabels".  

 Charlie