Effective Methods for Removing Printer Ink from Paper

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To remove printer ink from paper, a suggested method involves creating a solution of acetone, bleach, and hydrogen peroxide. This mixture should be prepared in a glass container, and once it begins to bubble, the paper can be submerged for about five minutes. After this initial bath, the excess ink should be wiped off in a circular motion. Further short baths of 1-2 minutes can be conducted, continuing the wiping process until the paper reaches a pearl color. Following the treatment, the paper should be rinsed under hot water for 15 minutes, then icy water for another 15 minutes. Finally, the paper should be placed in a large envelope and weighted down for a day to ensure it dries flat and blank. The discussion also emphasizes the importance of safety precautions, as the individual has access to a chemistry lab. Alternative methods for ink removal are also sought, particularly for non-sensitive documents, as certain inks, like those on currency, are designed to resist bleaching.
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Hello I need to remove printer ink from paper, I have been searching for a while and basically I found a formula that suggests mixing aceton, bleach and hydrogen peroxide together in a glass container, when the solution starts becoming hot and bubbling insert the paper into the container and let the paper stay in this "Bath" for 5 minutes. Take out the paper and wipe the excess ink off it in circular motion. Then give shorter 1-2 minute baths and continue wiping the ink off in circular motion till the paper is pearl color. Run the paper under hot water for 15 minute to remove all chemical and then under icy water for 15 minutes. Then place paper into large envelope and put the envelope under something heavy for 1 day (like a book or metal block of the size bigger than the paper etc) document should be completely blank.

I will ofc wear all protection as I have access to chemistry lab eq, but I am just looking for other possible ideas to bleach ink off paper. It's not anything really extensive either like money (which gets anti-bleaching chemical baths that turn it brown/other color when you try to bleach it) so shouldn't be too hard.
 
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