IAK Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I guess maybe the paper towel I used was to thin, cheap! I will have to try it again with a thicker PP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted August 7, 2006 Author Share Posted August 7, 2006 I used a roll from the $1 store :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 There might be build up in your printer that is keeping the towel from feeding through evenly. That happens to me occasionally even with regular paper, so I give my printer a blast of canned air every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IAK Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 There might be build up in your printer that is keeping the towel from feeding through evenly. That happens to me occasionally even with regular paper, so I give my printer a blast of canned air every now and then. Thanks I'll try that :o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy in Renton Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Two questions: 1- where do you blast the canned air? In the area where the paper pickup is, or inside on the rollers? 2- do you just lay the paper towel in the place where you would normally have plain paper? I just found this thread. What a great idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 With my HP, I blast the rollers. With the Epson, I shoot wherever I can reach with the nozzle. Canned air is lots of fun, I even use it to dust my dollhouses :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy in Renton Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 It's so strong, you have to be careful not to blow away everything in the house, don't you? I clean my keyboard with it, I've not used it for dusting! You are brave. :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanessa Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Wow I can't believe all these things I am learning here. Makes me want to get my printer working again. Did you know that if your grand daughter fills your printer with rice Krispies it will stop working :dry: Oh well , maybe Santa will bring m a new one for Christmas this year :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Wow I can't believe all these things I am learning here. Makes me want to get my printer working again. Did you know that if your grand daughter fills your printer with rice Krispies it will stop working :dry: Oh well , maybe Santa will bring m a new one for Christmas this year :thumb: Ouch! Rice Krispies? In the printer?! Did she think it was hungry? (Feed the printer?) Oh, and I am careful with the canned air :teehee: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peggi Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Did you know that if your grand daughter fills your printer with rice Krispies it will stop working :dry: Gotta love them anyway :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 I have always been to cheap to use my printer for color. I was so impressed with the picture of Tracy's rug that I printed one in black and white. I am definately going to have to buy a color cartridge. Thanks for the great idea!! Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 As a quilter, I love the idea of having quilts in my houses. My mother made me one for my childhood house, but I don't have the patience for the tiny stitches it would take to make the number I would want. I can't wait to try this idea. Thanks for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I just tried to print a quilt on a 2-ply paper towel (Shaw's brand but similar to Bounty), and it worked. Here is a picture assuming I did this correct. I like the design of the quilting on the 2-ply with the quilt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hey, where is the picture ? I told Ya it worked and they tirn out vey nice too :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Here is the picture. I think I finally figured out how to post a picture :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Wow I can't believe all these things I am learning here. Makes me want to get my printer working again. Did you know that if your grand daughter fills your printer with rice Krispies it will stop working :dry: Oh well , maybe Santa will bring m a new one for Christmas this year :ph34r: Nope didnt know that :lol: hehe, rice crispies ehhh, hmm might give for an intereting "filling " effect when printing perhaps? Hopefully there will be a replacement in the near future then ;) Hear's for hoping! Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinyJudi Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Well, you guys are making me want to run out and buy some paper towels, since I am out at the moment. Hubby suggested a napkin, but I think it would be too thin. I am definately going to try this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 I think I finally figured out how to post a picture Wow, that is a beautiful quilt! No-one would guess it started life as a paper towel. :ph34r: Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hubby suggested a napkin, but I think it would be too thin. I am definately going to try this. Judi, I think as long as it is a single ply napkin, it will work :ph34r: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 wow what an idea. I sure will try that. my mother made me a quilt about 10 years ago. I wish she was around to make me more. now I know I have to learn to do this. both of you have done a beautiful job on the quilts. Maybe someday I'll learn how to post a picture. Beth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharon Posted October 16, 2006 Share Posted October 16, 2006 Are you using an ink jet or laser printer? :thumb: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted October 17, 2006 Author Share Posted October 17, 2006 I think mine is a inkjet (don't see any laser beams Okay I'll stop :thumb:) I have a HP office jet G55 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 Wow, that is a beautiful quilt! No-one would guess it started life as a paper towel. :thumb: Great job! Thanks, my mother made it and won a second place ribbon in a quilt show many years ago with it. My printer is an ink jet. Epson CX5400--one of the printer, scanner, photocopier deals. The best part is the ink is suppose to be fade resistant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted October 17, 2006 Share Posted October 17, 2006 a napkin, but I think it would be too thin. I would think one of the Kleenex dinner napkins would be about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy in Renton Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Here is what I did this morning. I have a HP All-In-One Office Jet printer. I used scotch tape and a used piece of 8.5" x 11" plain paper. I taped one end of a 6" x 11" (we use the choose-a-size, Brawny I think) to the center edge of the paper. Placed it face down in the paper tray, like mine feeds a mailing label, with the taped end in first. I chose a print a label program from my software and placed a rug I made from clipart and a picture mat, saved as a jpg on every other label down the center of the labels. I got a wonderful little door mat. I'm sure the paper towel is 2 ply, I didn't think about that before I started the project, but it worked VERY well. Can't wait to try it for more things. You can find lots of quilts to print if you do a Google search for quilts (or amish quilts) and click Images, instead of Web. Thank you for starting this idea going. I'll add the clipart to this post, if I can remember how. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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