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Post by justkat on Jun 11, 2017 15:33:04 GMT
I'm making a couple scrapbooks this summer. I'll have some receipts which are printed on thermal paper (I think that's what it's called). Over time, with these type of receipts, the info fades. Eventually it disappears completely. Does anyone know how to prevent this from occurring? Can I laminate it, or perhaps cover it with strips of clear tape? Or? Or should I just scan, copy on regular paper and print? I'd really like the actual receipt so if anyone has a suggestion I'd really appreciate it. If not I'll probably just scan/print.  Thanks for any replies. I have to run some errands but I'll check back later. Kat |
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Post by GiantsFan on Jun 11, 2017 15:39:03 GMT
I would scan and print.
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Post by crazy4scraps on Jun 11, 2017 15:41:11 GMT
I would scan and print. ETA: ^^^ What she said, LOL!
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Post by justkat on Jun 11, 2017 15:45:56 GMT
Good point about the laminator. lol I didn't even think about that. So ok ladies, unless anybody else has an answer, it looks as though I'll scan/print. Thanks.  |
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Post by artisticscrapper on Jun 11, 2017 16:04:12 GMT
They also bleed if they get wet. Definitely scan/ptint.
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Post by grammadee on Jun 11, 2017 16:53:20 GMT
Either scan & print or take a quick photo and use that in your book.
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Post by meridon on Jun 11, 2017 18:04:07 GMT
Yep. Either take a photo and print that or scan them and print.
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Post by ellewood on Jun 11, 2017 21:31:10 GMT
I've used packing tape before to cover up printing on vellum that was flaking off. Plus, packing tape is just about as wide as a receipt. It's like laminating without the heat.
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Jun 11, 2017 23:25:59 GMT
don't use clear tape, either- Years ago I worked at a job where the instrument printouts were on on thermal paper- when we taped them into our lab notebooks, any printing the scotch tape covered would fade pretty much immediately.
I would scan or photocopy them.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 12, 2017 0:12:59 GMT
I photocopy mine. That includes airline boarding passes now, even those that are still printed on card.
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Post by mikklynn on Jun 12, 2017 2:08:42 GMT
@missbellejane Welcome! It's so nice to see new members.
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Post by justkat on Jun 12, 2017 4:28:11 GMT
Thanks everyone. I appreciate all the responses and advice.
I've decided to scan and print on paper. I figure it'll be closer to the actual receipt than taking a pic. I just like the way it looks a little better.
Thanks again everyone.
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Post by LavenderLayoutLady on Jun 12, 2017 10:01:49 GMT
I would just scan and print it.
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Post by ScrapsontheRocks on Jun 12, 2017 10:31:44 GMT
Good point about the laminator. lol I didn't even think about that. So ok ladies, unless anybody else has an answer, it looks as though I'll scan/print. Thanks. Much safer. Even the ones that are not designed to turn black or fade have a tendency to react weirdly to adhesive. That part goes black, sometimes gummy. |
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Post by joblackford on Jun 12, 2017 18:30:23 GMT
If you want to keep the actual receipt you could still do that, in addition to printing a copy for your layout. I don't know how that would work design-wise, but maybe if you can fold it and put it in a glassine pocket or something, it wouldn't hurt to try. Down the road you might find the receipt has degraded and then you can get rid of it, but if it hasn't then it adds a little something authentic to your memory keeping. If the scrapbook is mostly kept closed and in a heat-controlled living space the ink may not degrade as fast as it does in other conditions. I have those kinds of receipts in a filing cabinet that are years old and they're OK. Not heirloom quality though, obviously.
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