Media/Ink issues - HP 1050C (Not necesarrily AutoCAD related, but, please help)

I have a government entity here in the area where I work that requires mylar
plots to be waterproof. I've exhausted all Media/Ink routes that I know of
through the local dealer (Rotolite) and the manufacturer (HP). I'm stuck
with few options.

1. Send paper originals out to another company that can do high quality
Xerox mylars. We have a Xerox 8830, but the quality is not up to par on the
Xerox mylar.

2. Buy the new Epson printer that supports pigment based ink (oil or soy),
instead of dye based (water soluable).

3. Laminate...but again, that involves sending them out, which isn't very
time efficient.

Can anyone come up with any options to possible seal these mylars where
they'll be waterproof and pass a "wet thumb" test?

 

You could try a spray-on fixative, a clear spray designed to keep ink from
smearing. Find at an office supply store.

| I have a government entity here in the area where I work that requires
mylar
| plots to be waterproof. I've exhausted all Media/Ink routes that I know
of
| through the local dealer (Rotolite) and the manufacturer (HP). I'm stuck
| with few options.
|
| 1. Send paper originals out to another company that can do high quality
| Xerox mylars. We have a Xerox 8830, but the quality is not up to par on
the
| Xerox mylar.
|
| 2. Buy the new Epson printer that supports pigment based ink (oil or
soy),
| instead of dye based (water soluable).
|
| 3. Laminate...but again, that involves sending them out, which isn't very
| time efficient.
|
| Can anyone come up with any options to possible seal these mylars where
| they'll be waterproof and pass a "wet thumb" test?
|
|

 

Although this is not waterproof, you could reverse image and "print on the
back side"....

 

I thought of that also, but they still test the ink, no matter what side.

 

Thanks, I didn't think of that. I'll give it a try.

 

Too bad. Some of our local "government entities" have come into the 21st
century. They accept archival drawings on CD-ROM. Easier to store, and just
as durable as Mylar, if not moreso.
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I sprayed a test mylar (it had to be replotted anyway) with different levels
of coating with a spray on sealer, and left it out in the rain. The heavy
coat totally waterproofs the document. I've got my solution. Thanks
everyone for suggestions.