[sdiy] LAZERTRAN and modern printers

[Gustav Andersson]

Well, I can't say anything about modern laser printers. I got the inkjet 
version since I didn't dare risking my university's printers and I have 
no printer of my own. But you're not supposed to bake on the inkjet 
version and frankly I dont know what would happen if you tried. Its a 
bit different from the lazer version since it has a matte surface and 
dries opaque unless you clear coat it.
It's a bit tricky to work with and my end results werent 100 perfect  
but still good enough

"All of my panels are black anodized aluminum by the way,"

Oops, didn't see that at first. I guess lazertran isn't gonna work for 
you then because you need a bright background colour.

/gustav

dj hohum wrote:
> Hi All,
>
> Well, most of the parts are here with some on the way. I have panels
> and the rest of the etching supplies are on the way. The only thing
> remaining before I can start the "super synth summer" of construction
> is to decide on a front panel method.
>
> At this point I'm trying to decide between lazertran and screen printing.
>
> I'm not sure if lazertran will work in my color laser printer. It's a
> newer HP model 2605DN. Barring that, I could use the inkjet version,
> but I'd like to bake it on as described in various places on the net.
> Has anyone either used my printer with lazertran or tried to bake the
> inkjet stuff?
>
> The alternative is screen printing. Probably less reliable until I get
> the hang of it. Any input on these choices or alternatives that give a
> good result without a lot of expense would be appreciated.
>
> All of my panels are black anodized aluminum by the way, so I have to
> work with processes that give results on a dark background.
>
> Thanks,
> Daryl
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