Solid ink and thermal wax printers are popular in presentation graphics applications. Solid ink and thermal wax printers enjoyed an early popularity based on their ability to create vivid transparencies.
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The primary disadvantage of solid ink and thermal wax printers is the waxy feel or texture on paper, particularly noticeable on plain papers. Text quality often is not as sharp as that produced by other alternatives. Because of the waxy texture, it is hard to write notations on pages printed with these technologies. Durability is also an issue, as they can easily be scratched. Pages can stick to the glass in a copy machine, or become stuck together, especially if inadvertently left in an automobile on a hot summer day.