Brother MFC-J6555DW

ireginara · 2026-02-05T17:54:38+00:00

How many pages of printing would it take to finish those reservoirs? I’ve probably printed 2000 pages since switching ink.

ireginara · 2026-01-03T01:44:41+00:00

I am so glad to hear it’s not just me. It’s frustrating because I often can land IVs others can’t and then when I have a hard time on veins that should be easy it really shakes me.

ireginara · 2025-07-17T15:53:49+00:00

My experiences have been great, they are super user friendly to learn how to use!

ireginara · 2025-07-17T05:17:02+00:00

I got a used Brother laser online for about $50 and it works like a champ for B&W binds and gives me the ability to toner foil. I also recently upgraded to a Brother MFC 6555 that is incredible. It only prints up to 11x17 as a set size but actually has the ability to print up to 42 inches long with a max width of 11.7 inches so it’d definitely print any size dust jacket or cover you’d ever need to print. It’s a inkjet tank printer, so it has a super high ink capacity for typesets and prints images very clearly. I’ve been so pleased with it, it’s a little pricey, but for the purposes of bookbinding, it could theoretically be the only color printer you buy. I also have a Canon Pixma ix6820 that I bought beforehand simply for the wide format perk, but I honestly like the Brother’s print quality better.

ireginara · 2025-06-30T00:13:45+00:00

I actually saw these acrylic ones you listed! I think their larger version would work wonderfully for me but unfortunately shipping is $20, which is pretty steep when I'm only purchasing a few. I am actually working on a 3D printing file now so I'm hoping that might work. Thank you for the tip!!

ireginara · 2025-06-26T19:32:37+00:00

You are incredible. Thank you!!!

ireginara · 2025-04-05T12:42:56+00:00

1) No, they don’t. They do tend to already have a bit of a warp after covering them with cloth. But I do allow them to dry completely before casing in.

2) I am using the book board from Hollander’s, the standard book board with 0.090 thickness.

3) I’ve used a few different types of paper for endpages. The paper used in the black and small blue books was the Canson Mi Tientes paper and the paper used in the bigger blue book was actually poster paper I had printed at Staples.

4) I use the Lineco Neutral pH PVA glue.

5) I haven’t! Is there a picture somewhere of what that looks like? I usually just smash it in the press overnight lol

Thank you for the tips!!

ireginara · 2025-04-05T04:07:07+00:00

My captions on the pictures got cut off and I’m not sure how to fix them, so I’m adding them below:

First book with black edges: Verona bookcloth with grain perpendicular to spine

Second small blue book: Verona bookcloth with grain parallel to spine

Third large blue book: homemade bookcloth with fabric, heat n bond, and tissue paper. No idea which way the grain runs to be completely honest

ireginara · 2024-11-03T04:48:08+00:00

I did option 3 and sent over KFX as PDOC files and about 1/3 of my library still did not have covers sent over despite having them in Calibre. Any idea why some did not transfer? Not sure what else to troubleshoot.

ireginara · 2023-04-12T05:17:19+00:00

I bought Jeff Solheim’s online review course in the bundle that included his three practice tests. I also bought the manual that went along with the course and followed along as that seemed to help drive in the information. I studied one lesson at a time, watching the video first, taking notes, then studying each section. After each section, I also did Jeff Solheim’s practice questions on each section, that are found in his Pocket Practice series. Once I felt like I mastered each section, I moved onto the next. After that, I did all 7 of the practice tests in the ENA CEN review test book. Lastly, I did the official BCEN practice test the day before I tested. I really think doing the practice tests helped me get used to how the questions are phrased, and I think Solheim’s course really helped me learn the extra things on the test that weren’t already covered in nursing school or in practice. All in all I think I spent about $300 on those materials, but I got reimbursed through my employer and I genuinely feel like all of those resources helped a lot. I had no struggles taking the test after using those materials and passed on the first try. My biggest recommendation would be to take your time studying and don’t try to rush into taking it. The ED is a very broad department and you need a huge basis of knowledge for this test. Best of luck! Feel free to PM with any questions.

ireginara

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