From: wn9nbt@ECN.PURDUE.EDU (Dave Chasey)
Newsgroups: soc.roots
Subject: Summary on photographs in Vinyl page protectors
Date: 15 Dec 92 14:24:02 GMT
Reply-To: Dave Chasey <wn9nbt@ECN.PURDUE.EDU>
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Thanks to all for the great response to my question on Photocopies and
page protectors.     Several people asked me to pass along a summary
of the responses.     I have always used the "non-contaminating vinyl"
photo albums, but never thought about that in the map books.

The majority of the responses suggested:

1)  Use different page protectors, ones for photocopies or archival quality.
        (why didn't I think of that, I do with photos :-)

2)  Use a spray sealant to keep the toner on the paper.

3)  Use a more permanent printing process for the documents, such as an inkjet.

4)  Laminate the page before putting it in the protector.

Please excuse the edits to save space and duplication in the included mail
listed below.   Also, some replies with the same ideas weren't included to
save some space.

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Look for pages that are marked, "Safe for Photographs", Archival Quality,
or (Will not pull print from page).   A brand called Poly-C is available.
(Be carefull they may also sell bad ones under that name).  The going price
is 8-13 dollars per 50 pages, the pages being set up for different size
photographs.  The 8X10 size you need comes in light and heavy duty.  I have
bought it on sale at local office supply places for 6-8 dollars a box.
Since genealogy leads to photographs, which leads to archival quality
concerns (I know from experience), recommend you get a catalog from the
"Light Impressions Company" of Rochester NY (Sorry, don't have the 800
number handy).  They are a good source of supply for both information
and supplies.       Bob Formica - rformic@apg-9.apg.army.mil

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What about using a Ink jet printer?  Laserprinter uses a dry ink
(a powder) but Deskjet or other inkjet are using actual ink (I use
Skript (sp?) in bottle that I put in the printer cartridge: a refill costs
$1 or 2 and a new cartridge is $24, so the cost is just not comparable,
while the quality is acceptable for the usage you have).
Denis Beauregard  *  internet:beaurega@ireq.hydro.qc.ca

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You might try spraying the copies with hair spray. Artists use this as a
fixative on sketches. It might work.   Rick Carpenter - gra_jrc@shsu.edu

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"Spray Clear Coating by Loctite - Clear protection for arts and crafts.
Super hard, perfectly clear, permanent barrier to stains, moisture,
air-borne pollutants, indoors or out.  For all papers, photographs,
wood, ceramics, plaster, leather and most other materials.  Also
retards tarnish and corrosion on metals.  13 oz"  It is 5.99 a can.
I hope this helps a little.  -- Becky Knol

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What you need to look for are sheet protectors that state "no photocopy
transfer" as one of their attributes.  In Texas we have a chain of office
supply stores call Office Depot, which basically offer supplies at a discount
price.  They carry the K & M Companay brand of sheet protectors in several
thicknesses and which offer "no photocopy transfer."  I have been using them
successfully for my genealogy notebooks.  Now I do have to admit that I haven't
tried them under the conditions of leaving them in a hot vehicle...!  However,
certainly under normal circumstances they do not stick to the copies, and it
is a big relief after having some that did that.
Gay E. Carter, Reference/Documents Librarian - CARTER2@cl4.cl.uh.edu

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Again, thanks to all for the replies, they were most helpful and appreciated.

-- Dave Chasey -- wn9nbt@ecn.purdue.edu
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