Treated veneer? The veneer is specially treated by methods using non-toxic chemicals that enable it to be printed on in most standard inkjet printers. The reason for special treatment is so it can accept an accurate image and then accept a protective finish that will not disturb the image. How can I test the veneer in my printer? Make sure your printer is set for printing on thick material. Use the single sheet loading method for your printer, load and eject a single sheet without printing to test for any feeding problems. Also note that the veneers may slightly vary in thickness, but should not have any effect on the printed image. Make up a small image and place the image to print in a corner of the veneer - print and check the results. Inkjet printers can be adjusted for the amount of ink used in the print cycle - use the least amount that provides you with the best results. If you are unsure of how this adjustment is done, consult your owners guide or contact us for help. We can offer suggestions on an individual basis for optimizing the type of images you wish to print. What images can be printed? Any image that appears on your screen and of the appropriate size can be printed. Keep in mind that you are printing on a material that is not white in color and color adjustments may be needed depending on the desired results. Image Quality? The quality of the image will depend on the image itself, your skills, software and your printers capabilities. We would also mention that each sheet is carefully inspected before shipping. Please remember that the basic product is created by Mother Nature and there may be hidden flaws that may effect the printed image. We will do our best to offer support for the successful use of our products. Finishing the printed veneer? We cannot test every finish on the market. We do know that you must use a spray finish. Brushed or rubbed finishes can disturb the quality of the image. We have also sealed the image with a spray finish and then brushed on an overcoat. Each user will have to do some testing with his/hers own equipment and goals in mind. The veneer can also be protected with a self-adhesive plastic laminate material. Will the veneer damage my printer? We have printed MANY sheets of veneer with no obvious printer damage. The thickness of the 10mil paperback veneer is around .025" but can be slightly thicker or thinner. Most printers have a thickness adjustment for printing on card stock and envelopes. We obviously cannot guarantee the functioning of any printer. Check your owners manual for specifics. We will be happy to answer any questions we can. Veneer curling? Humidity change can cause the veneer to slightly curl. To help correct this to make for reliable feeding gently roll the veneer in the opposite direction of the curl. Keeping the veneer under weight, say a stack of books when being stored will also help. I'm not a wood worker - what do I do with this product? You don't need to be a wood worker. The printed material can be cut and applied to almost anything with glues or double-stick tape. You can use the self-adhesive laminate film, available at any office store to use as a finish for the printed veneer. You can apply it to cardboard boxes, tin cans, plastic or glass containers. Make your own business and greeting cards and postcards. You can cut the veneer with craft knives, rotary cutters or sharp scissors. Can I get different sizes and different woods? Yes, we can make other species available on a custom basis. Sheets can be made available up to 4' x 10' . Our standard offered veneers are wood with a paper backing. We are finding most users are choosing the maple for it's versatility. Does the veneer require special handling? Try to keep the surface free from oils or dirt, etc. Handle it by the edges as much as possible before and after printing. Let the print fully dry before finishing. It doesn't hurt to store the veneer in it's plastic bag under a stack of books. RETURN TO HOMEPAGE Click on the buttons to go to the appropriate pages. ALL INFORMATION AND PHOTOS COPYRIGHT IMAGING ALTERNATIVES INC. 2000
