I've had a few requests to elaborate on the details of printing directly on QSL cards. As a result, I've written a brief description that might be of interest to others. Drop me an e-mail if you'd like a copy (MS Word document).
There are several ways to skin this cat; my write-up describes one of them. Also note that what I have documented only eliminates the label, it does not fill-in-the-blanks on a QSO box that is pre-printed on a commercially produced QSL card. Larry K5RK [email protected] > ______________________________________________ > From: Larry Burke [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 9:28 AM > To: 'DX4WIN POSTINGS' > Subject: SOLVED: Printing "Label" Directly on QSL Card > > > I got this working with some help from a number of folks here on the > reflector. Works slick now and there is no smearing using the laser > printer mentioned below and W4MPY basic card stock. I was feeding the > printer incorrectly and apparently not allowing the ink to fuse properly. > A big thanks to everyone who sent me ideas and their Label Editor settings > via screen shots. > > 73, Larry K5RK > > > ______________________________________________ > From: Larry Burke [mailto:[email protected]] > Sent: Saturday, December 27, 2008 11:09 AM > To: 'DX4WIN POSTINGS' > Subject: Printing "Label" Directly on QSL Card > > > > I am in the process of ordering new QSL cards and I would like to be able > to print the DX4WIN "label" directly on the card. I found a few references > to this in the archives, but I am having a couple of problems. One is > getting the "label" to print in the correct spot (which, in my case, is > the center of the card). I suspect it's just a matter of me playing around > with things before I find the right location. The more serious issue is > that the ink from my laser printer (HP P2015d) doesn't seem to want to > stick to the QSL card. I'm using an inexpensive W4MPY stock card for the > trials, but have also used a sample from the QSL Shop. I am wondering if > there is a coating on these cards prohibiting the ink from adhering. The > card also creates a paper jam if it is placed in the printer in an > orientation perpendicular to the envelope feed direction. > > I'm interesting in hearing from anyone who has made this work. > > > Larry K5RK > > >
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