Full Version: MagicTouch Paper
From: trophyman (MIKEBERGER) [#12]
8 May 2005
To: cindy (ROBERTM) [#9] 8 May 2005
Who ever told you that you won't need a heat press is WRONG!!! You can't transfer the image without one. Magic touch is a heat transfer paper. It works by transferring the OEM toner used by the Minolta and Panasonic color lasers is a polyester toner which is transferred to the substrate along with the coating on the surface of the transfer paper. It also will not work with inkjets. The only other way to do color name badges with out a heat press would require one of the plastic badge printers at $1000 + (i.e. Magiccard, Fargo, Eldron) similar to what they use to print a drivers license.
The color printing ribbon for these is also $130 & up . Then you need to plastic badges, digital camera, software @$900. Not a cheap alternative unless you have the volume. And expect to waiste about 45 % of the first set of supplies while you learn how to use the software and get everything adjusted.
Our setup cost us over $1800
fargo printer $500 used
power supply 65
print ribbon 149 (250 prints)
cards 35 (100 cards)
digital camera $150
cables 50
software 899
Mike Berger
From: logojohn [#13]
5 Jan 2006
To: ALL
Whats the latest on the Magic Touch laser transfer paper.
Is anyone having luck using it?
Is the only place to get it by calling them?
They don't have any online ordering.
http://themagictouchusa.com/cpm.htm
Do other places sell it?
What was the other brand of paper and contact info?
The asi Dept. has a new lanier LP12cn testing on approval.
The sales rep and their tech support can't tell me if it is the
new polymer toner there is a special paper for or even whether
the Magic Touch Paper will work in it.
We need to test it out before deciding on keeping this. They have a relationship with Lanier so would like to use that brand as opposed to using the brands listed.
.
EDITED: 5 Jan 2006 by LOGOJOHN
From: Funkmeister (FUNKY) [#14]
5 Jan 2006
To: D-zines (X-TREMEGRAPHICS) [#1] 5 Jan 2006
From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#15]
5 Jan 2006
To: logojohn [#13] 5 Jan 2006
The question to ask of Lanier is if the printer uses electrostatic (magnetic) toner, which relies on a heat fuser to attach toner to the paper of if the printer uses an oil fuser, which is the type used in conjunction with OEM polymer-coated toner.
The latter is necessary, if you plan to use Magic Touch paper or similar brands such as M3, HG etc.
Forum member, "Mick" is a distributor of the type of paper you're referring to.
Harvey also knows of another source.
From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#16]
5 Jan 2006
To: logojohn [#13] 5 Jan 2006
From: logojohn [#17]
6 Jan 2006
To: ALL
I am a little confused about the purpose of the teflon mat that is recommended.
One photo shows it on the pad you put the items on and they even sell fitted ones.
Do you then put the item on it and the transfer paper which would be next to the heated surface.
Does it just disperse heat from bottom of the item or what is the purpose? I wouldnt think it would do much good unless it was between the heated surface and the item being imprinted.
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From: Harvey only (HARVEY-ONLY) [#18]
6 Jan 2006
To: logojohn [#17] 6 Jan 2006
The paper will stick to some surfaces badly, like paper and felt. The Teflon sheet does two things. It prevents sticking and traps any extra toner making it easy to remove.
Lacquer thinner is an instant solvent for laser toner and does not affect the Teflon sheet.