Is the ink waterproof? If I use them on glossy paper will they smear?
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Although I haven't tried them specifically on glossy paper, I have tried them on several non-paper surfaces (such as a semi-gloss canvas). If you give the ink ample time to dry (will be tacky after just a few minutes and then totally dry after several hours) then it will likely not smear. However, if I went back to the canvases that I've done with them and wiped a damp cloth across, I'm rather certain the ink would smudge, so I do not believe that the ink is waterproof.
19607
Yes! They will smear and are not like normal sharpies! No, they will not go through paper (printer paper is the thinnest I have used them on) as long as you keep moving, like a normal "wetter" pen/marker.
1353652
It is very possible with some papers even if they aren't double sided. Only problem is that the ink may smear and in some cases may not dry, no longer how long you wait for it to do so. I accidentally printed on the wrong side of a paper and the next day it still smeared. Best thing to do is give it a try to test it and also check the other side to make sure it doesn't effect the print, it could show through. Good Luck.
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Carol, just a quick note. Even though they do smear if you're not careful on smooth paper, I LOVE my pens. I'm on my second set. Just give them a minute or so to dry and cover your wrk and you'll love them and the way they look. Especially on dark paper, the silver and golds are great.
945005
They leak! Any photos I try to print on photo paper smear badly. Works OK on regular print paper but will leak some.
1881066
I have an inkjet and they haven't smudged yet. I'm sure they would if they got wet...but just standard use I've had no issues with smudging.
958520
The labels are not waterproof and will start to come off when wet. I use them for wine bottles and they are passable but I don't think they would hold up as beer or water bottle labels. The running of the ink depends on the type of ink used. Hp and Epson seem to hold up but the label starts to come off when wet. You might want to get custom labels made that are designed to handle getting wet.
500387
No. No smears, but that will probably be affected by the type of ink used as well.
19608
They do not smear on paper or porous surfaces , but do on non-porous surfaces such as plastic, metal, painted wood, etc. If you leave the pen in one place, it will bleed through to the other side, but in normal writing, it won't (on regular paper). If you are using very thin paper (tissue paper, onion skin paper, etc.) it will bleed through, just like any other marker.
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No, they are just like regular address labels. I have never tried to see if they are waterproof, but they are the same material as a normal address label.
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I don't think your ink will smear. I used a Sharpie. And I don't really think stains would be a problem. The labels are made of a plastic of some sort. The problem might be that the labels don't shrink neatly, so you may have wrinkles on the surface. You might be able to find a way to get the results you want, though.
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I would think you would need ink that is water resistant. Most ink jet inks are water soluble. On paper they run and would not survive a washing.
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I have printed on mylar and overhead clear sheets. While it does print on them ,the ink never really dries and they smudge very easily. hope this helps.
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No, the ink runs & the paper is kind of yellow. Try waterproof inkjet labels instead.
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The labels are weatherproof, but the ink used on them also has to be weatherproof. INKJET is not.
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I haven't had that problem. I have an Epson printer...inks don't run even when wet on paper.
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No. The paper is not glossy. So far, it has not smeared, and I occasionally do two-sided printing. The only time I had a smear issue is when I printed on standard envelopes. A call to Canon (I have a Pixma inkjet printer) and they suggested changing my settings when I print envelopes. Their suggestion worked perfectly. After I printed my envelopes, I went back to my normal settings. Canon support is excellent, even for Canon products beyond warranty. If you have a smearing issue, I suggest calling the printer manufacturer. Hope this is helpful.