Full Version: HP 4550 OEM Transfer Paper

From: Jerre (LAZAFFAIR) [#21]
 3 Aug 2006
To: pitbull107 [#20] 3 Aug 2006

I have not had good success with the 4550 on fabric with either OEM or sublimation toner. I use the OEM for uncoated tiles and mugs. I use the sublimation toner on metals (TOG) for awards and name plates. I have a QMS 6100 which does a good job with sub toner on fabric using a poly transfer sheet (Duracotton). You do have to trim close with duracotton.

From: pitbull107 [#22]
 11 Aug 2006
To: ALL

Well, as a lark, I bought some Spectra HG paper from JBL, as another user posted, and ran it in my HP 4550.

Guess what happened? It wrapped itself around the drum and melted!

So, I think that my only option for this printer is sublimation cartridges and plain paper.

I would LOVE to know how anyone can get this printer to use ANY transfer paper with OEM toner.....

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#23]
 11 Aug 2006
To: pitbull107 [#22] 11 Aug 2006

Pat,

Aren't these failed attempts at running HG paper through your printer ruining your drum?

Or does the paper peel off, when cold, letting you use the printer again?

From: pitbull107 [#24]
 11 Aug 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#23] 11 Aug 2006

Being a technician, as soon as I hear the crinkling of paper, I immediately shut off the printer, disconnect the power cord and remove the drum assembly while still hot.

Then after a few choice words, and a pair of scissors, I remove the paper.

Then, I re-plug the power, restart the printer, then run at least 2 sheets of REGULAR PAPER through the unit. This has safely removed the still "warm" residue left on the drum.

I know, I'm lucky....... 8->

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#25]
 11 Aug 2006
To: pitbull107 [#24] 11 Aug 2006

Pat,

That's a valuable tip, for those of us who are technicians.

I'm still confounded, as to how/why Jerre can run HG paper through his HP 4550.

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#26]
 11 Aug 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#25] 11 Aug 2006

I can do it, plus I also toast bread with it. :O 

From: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#27]
 11 Aug 2006
To: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#26] 11 Aug 2006

David,

So, what are the results?

Not talking about the bagels, etc. :-) 

From: Engravin' Dave (DATAKES) [#28]
 11 Aug 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#27] 11 Aug 2006

I prefer my bagels lasered.

From: John (ICTJOHN) [#29]
 11 Aug 2006
To: Stunt Engraver (DGL) [#23] 11 Aug 2006

David,

I believe the paper was wrapped around the "Fuser" not the "Drum". The fuser is in the very back of the machine and is a large rubber/silicone roller that is very HOT. The coating on the roller helped allow the gummy mess from the transfer paper to come off easier. If it had wrapped around the "Imaging Drum" it would have been "Toast" and not the kind you can eat. The Imaging Drum is accessed via the front top drawer and is very sensitive to scratches & light (and is not hot).

I have only found a T-Shirt transfer paper to run thru the 4500/4550 besides plain paper. I get it from Jack at Alpha Supply, He would know of any other papers for that machine if they are available.

 

 


hth,

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