Can Inkjet Transparencies be 'reused'? Can they be wiped clean and reused?

[episodic]

I was wanting to know is it possible to reuse inkjet transparencies? They are really expensive (unless you have a cheaper source to tell me about). . .

Can you wipe them clean and reprint on them? If so is it easy to do ?

Thanks for any information!

 

[episodic]

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[NutBucket]

I kinda doubt it. But hey, doesn't hurt to try......

 

[episodic]

Anyone know for sure?

 

[WannaFly]

They cant be 'wiped' clean because the ink actually dries on them, you MIGHT be able to use alcohol to clean them, but my guess is that it'd be a PITA. They arn't THAT expensive afterall...

 

[beer]

In my experience, they can't. The inkjet transparancies I used had to be loaded into the printer a certain way or they smeared. I'd imagine they are designed in such a way for the ink to dry almost immediately.

 

[episodic]

I was hoping that I could use them to present daily lessons (at a middle school level). They'd be way to expensive @ 6.50 for 20 at a pop.

 

[Anubis]

no

 

[Spencer278]

You could use the non ink jet transparencies and just be sure you don't smug it before class.

 

[Macro2]

Inkjet ink is water soluble. Try soap and water and soak one in the sink. Rinse and repeat.

 

[episodic]

I'll try it with the sink thing and report back later I've hurt my hand, and I can type ok, but grasping hurts. Was trying to find an alternate method of instruction for a little while . ..

 

[NeoPTLD]

Nope. Ever tried to write on something plasticky with water based pens or markers? They bead. Inkjet transperencies needs to be printed on the proper side, because there's a transparent porous coating that lets water based ink print on them without beading.