[SWLUG] Re: cheap laser printers ??

[Carter N.]

Hi all,

>> I understand that for legal purposes, it is important that tampering 
>> is apparent, so lawyers prefer ink prints over laser prints.

>I'm not so sure about this - my sister's a solicitor in London, and 
>she uses laser for all her printing, legal contracts included.
>Although as you say, toner doesn't permeate the paper as ink does, 
>I understand the fusing process is hard to reverse without it being clearly
evident.

Fair enough!

Bryn's contribution reminded me that when I was told inkjet print was
preferred, it was in reference to wills, where *longevity* of the print was
critical.

This conversation is a few years old, so technical and/or legal things may
have moved on since then; at the time, the partners were unsure that toner
would survive decades of storage. I haven't a clue about how long toner is
supposed to retain its integrity and fusion.

Cheers,

Neil
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Neil Carter            Psychology Department
IT Technician    University of Wales Swansea
                       Wales, United Kingdom

http://psy.swansea.ac.uk/staff/Carter/