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General
Both inkjet waterslide decal paper and laser waterslide decal paper will work well. Laser decal paper is easy and convenient to use but requires a reliable laser printer which can handle 200+gsm which is normally more expensive than an inkjet printer, inkjet decal paper requires one more step (spray coat) but is more cost effective.
In the case of inkjet waterslide decal paper, you must apply a clear acrylic spray coat to protect the ink. You don’t have to use a spray with laser waterslide decal papers, but it is still recommend to apply a polyurethane spray coat after the decal is applied & dried to strengthen the decal. It will also make the decal edges less visible.
In the case of inkjet waterslide decal paper, you must apply a clear acrylic spray coat to protect the ink when putting the decal in the water. Most inkjet printers use water-based ink.
Inkjet Waterslide Decal Paper
Both inkjet waterslide decal paper and laser waterslide decal paper will work well. Laser decal paper is easy and convenient to use but requires a reliable laser printer which can handle 200+gsm which is normally more expensive than an inkjet printer, inkjet decal paper requires one more step (spray coat) but is more cost effective.
It seems you need to apply thicker spray coat, so apply one or two more coats at a slower pace.
In the case of inkjet waterslide decal paper, you must apply a clear acrylic spray coat to protect the ink. You don’t have to use a spray with laser waterslide decal papers, but it is still recommend to apply a polyurethane spray coat after the decal is applied & dried to strengthen the decal. It will also make the decal edges less visible.
In the case of inkjet waterslide decal paper, you must apply a clear acrylic spray coat to protect the ink when putting the decal in the water. Most inkjet printers use water-based ink.
Yes the inkjet decal paper can be used on mirror. However, it won’t be seen vivid as images printed on white paper.
You can use https://drdecalmrhyde.com.au/shop/waterslide-decal-paper-inkjet-printers-2/
You can use https://drdecalmrhyde.com.au/shop/waterproof-waterslide-decal-paper-for-inkjet-printers/ It is very convenient to use but the printing quality is not good as the standard waterslide inkjet decal paper. Still good enough to use for nail art though.
You can try our inkjet waterslide decal paper, https://drdecalmrhyde.com.au/shop/inkjet-water-side-decal-paper/
However, just in case, I would suggest you to start with a small quantity, 5 sheet pack.
We recommend a photo quality printer with a bypass tray and you have to make sure it uses dye ink and can handle 200+gsm thickness. Multi function printer (i.e. fax + photo copy + printer) is not recommended.
Laser Waterslide Decal Paper
Both inkjet waterslide decal paper and laser waterslide decal paper will work well. Laser decal paper is easy and convenient to use but requires a reliable laser printer which can handle 200+gsm which is normally more expensive than an inkjet printer, inkjet decal paper requires one more step (spray coat) but is more cost effective.