Fading of Laser and FAX Print

Conventional Deed paper should not be used in laser printers.

The print on Deed paper may fade after a period of time if a laser printer has been used. This is because conventional Deed paper does not have the smooth surface of photocopying quality paper. Accordingly since most laser printers operate in a manner similar to that of a photocopier, fading will occur if conventional Deed paper is used (suppliers state that a smooth surface is required to ensure even electrophotographic toner application).

If the surface is uneven the toner character will only affix itself to a portion of the surface area and will be liable to fall off.

FAX messages may suffer from the same problem of fading as they are printed out on light-sensitive paper. Practitioners should photocopy all important FAX messages. If FAX messages are left in bright light, sunlight or in contact with plastic covers, the fading process will be accelerated considerably.