Re: Print flakes off mailing labels, use a fixative?

[Anders Andersson <pipatron@gmail.com>]

On Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 1:46 PM D MacDougall <dmacdoug@usc.edu> wrote:
>
> On 12/4/23 16:52, Tom Browder wrote:
> >
> > HP printer and toner, Office Depot labels.
> >
> > I bought so hair spray and will try that.
> >
> > -Tom
>
> I just looked at Office Depot website and the only labels I see that are
> for both laser and inkjet are an off brand.  I see why you went for the
> off brand, they are a whole lot cheaper than the Avery labels the same
> size, but maybe this is why.  100 sheets for $13. Twice as many labels
> for 1/3 the price.  I might have tried them too.
>
> I really don't see how hairspray or any other liquid spray could do any
> good.  If you think it will seep under the toner and glue it down that
> seems problematic to me and it might make the labels peel off.
> Cellophane tape might work better.
>
> I think you said that you took the label to the UPS store and their
> printer had the same problem so the problem is definitely the labels and
> best just swallow hard and buy the Avery labels.  (Or just write the
> address with a ball point pen.)
>
> -Don

Please take this discussion about paper adhesive private or to a
suitable forum - it has not have anything to do with debian in a long
time, I'm amazed it's still tolerated!