Printing on Ribbon, etc.

My printing on ribbon worked!! This is how I did it (on a laser printer):

1. type wording in wordprocessing program. (chose font and letter size to suit width of ribbon)
2. print onto paper
3. take doublesided tape (I used Scotch brand)
4. tape down one side over printed wording
5. to other side of tape, affix ribbon
6. put through printer and reprint
7. iron printed ribbon to set ink

Don't try this yet -- keep reading.

Then I wanted to try printing on narrower tape. I followed steps 1-5, using the same tape as before. I made the mistake of putting the narrow ribbon on the same piece of tape I used before. Not that the tape wasn't sticky enough, the exposed tape stuck to the drum!! Fortunately, I was able to remove it without damage to the printer.
So if you are using ribbon narrower than the tape, either cut the tape to size or cover the exposed tape. And don't leave any bits of ribbon or paper unattached -- they will stick in the printer.

Then I went back to my Adar Aleph piece. It is finished, except for the binding. I will post photos soon.
Off to do more experimentation with a foil wrapper from the candy bar I had this afternoon...