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Subject: Re: Heat gun after toner transfer....

From: "Phil" <phil1960us@...>
Date: 2005-09-09

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "lcdpublishing"
<lcdpublishing@y...> wrote:
...
> I then took the heat gun and flashed over the circuit boards till it
> appeared that the toner turned a bit glossy. My eyes are acting up
> a bit today, so tomorrow I will look over the toner with a glass to
> see if it looks like the toner "blended" together under the heat.
>

sounds promising.

>
> If time allows, I will etch and tin the boards tomorrow. Again,
> will post results.
>
> So far, that pulsar paper is working good for me, but frankly it is
> expensive. However, if it works reliably, I don't mind the cost as
> I don't do enough boards to justify another method using a cheaper
> paper - yet.
>

I use the same process with inkjet paper. The cost is very cheap.
The only issue is that it doesn't release as nicely.