This fabric is designed for use in ink jet printers and ink jet copiers only for a couple of reasons. Ink jet printer and copiers will put a different type of ink into the fabric, which will actually penetrate the fibers of the fabric. Laser copiers and printers will only lightly coat the fabric which will react differently with the colorfast coating on the fabric. Also, laser printers and copiers have a tendency to completely melt the backing to the fabric because the equipment is too hot for the fabric to run through, making the fabric unusable. The type of printer/copier used doesn't depend on which is the "better" equipment; it is the type of ink that is being put into the fabric. Ink jet and laser printers are completely different processes for printing. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee success if you choose to use a printer/copier other than what we recommend in our instructions since other models print with an entirely different process.

This product is intended for use in standard ink jet printers only. Do not use in other printers or copiers such as laser printers or any other printer/copier that applies heat, as it may damage the machine. Test the product you plan to use to determine the suitability of the product for your equipment, methods and substrate material.
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Humidity will have an effect on the fabric, as well as on your printer. If your environment is too humid, the fabric can curl and will not run through the printer smoothly. Printers are also more likely to jam in humidity. It is best to reduce the amount of humidity around both.
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There are two sprays we have tested on all our printer fabrics: Krylon® UV -Resistant Clear Gloss #1305 and Krylon® Acrylic Crystal Clear #1301. These sprays will help protect the fabrics against harmful air pollutants such as cigarette/cigar smoke, vehicle exhaust and direct sunlight. Both sprays will protect and preserve the images, however, the UV ~Resistant Clear Gloss #il05 will also protect against sun damage.

These Krylon® products can be found at most major chain stores. Krylon® products can also be found at Sherwin-Williams store. These sprays are also available at most art stores.
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If the fabric were to become soiled, you can machine wash it...gentle cycle, cold water, with a liquid fabric softener. The fabric softener will act as a cleaning agent. Regular detergents are too harsh and will fade the images. It is important to remember that the ink you are printing onto the fabric is water-soluble and is therefore not permanent. The coating in the Colorfast Printer Fabric™ is the only way to set that ink into the fabric. Keep in mind that what you are putting into the fabric is only ink; it is not a dye. You can hang the quilt or lay it flat to dry and should dry your Colorfast photos with a hair dryer.
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