HP Deskjet Printer Question

I use a HP 5550 printer to print 8x10 enlargements with the #56 and #57
cartridges and the results are great, but when I put them in a frame
under glass the black or dark areas of the pictures seem to stick to the
glass and look bad. I recently found that I should be using a #58
cartridge in place of the #56 but will that stop the image from
sticking? I do let the prints dry overnite and use good HP or Kodak
glossy paper. Is there a spray that will protect the pictures from
sticking? Any Help will be appreciated.

"mwebsurfer" <mwebsurfer@verizon.net> wrote in message
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> I use a HP 5550 printer to print 8x10 enlargements with the #56 and #57
> cartridges and the results are great, but when I put them in a frame under
> glass the black or dark areas of the pictures seem to stick to the
> glass and look bad. I recently found that I should be using a #58
> cartridge in place of the #56 but will that stop the image from sticking?
> I do let the prints dry overnight and use good HP or Kodak
> glossy paper. Is there a spray that will protect the pictures from
> sticking? Any Help will be appreciated.

Use a better grade of paper like HP or Ilford. If using a lower grade let
dry overnight and then spray with Krylon clear gloss and heat dry with hair
dryer. Works for me.

In article <o54Bi.1163$2p5.127@trndny05>,
mwebsurfer <mwebsurfer@verizon.net> wrote:

> I use a HP 5550 printer to print 8x10 enlargements with the #56 and #57
> cartridges and the results are great, but when I put them in a frame
> under glass the black or dark areas of the pictures seem to stick to the
> glass and look bad. I recently found that I should be using a #58
> cartridge in place of the #56 but will that stop the image from
> sticking? I do let the prints dry overnite and use good HP or Kodak
> glossy paper. Is there a spray that will protect the pictures from
> sticking? Any Help will be appreciated.

MW-

Your problem is the same as with chemically printed photos. You may be
able to reduce the sticking by using a matte paper, but the solution is
to use a mounting method that spaces the print away from the glass.

Talk to someone at a frame shop and ask how they do it. As I
understand, it requires the print to be mounted on a stiff cardboard
backing, and uses a cardboard spacer with a window cut out for the print.

Fred