I'm trying to figure out how you can look at a document and figure out whether it was printed on a laserjet or inkjet printer. i know it can be done, I just don't remember how.
2007-02-09 08:33:53 · 3 answers · asked by Andy C 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Printers
Pour a tiny bit of water on the ink (not enough to damage the document!!). If it runs, it's an inkjet, if it stays, it's laserjet.
2007-02-09 08:40:12 · answer #1 · answered by HA HA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use a magnifying glass to look at the ink. Inkjet will look more dotted, and laser printer will be smooth and shiny
2007-02-09 08:37:32 · answer #2 · answered by Jilli Bean 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lasers deposit tiny granules of toner then melt it into the paper. The edges of characters will be rough and through a microscope you can see the granules. Injets spray ink on the paper and it soaks in.
2007-02-13 08:41:52 · answer #3 · answered by pilot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋