On Thu, 03 Nov 2005 15:18:17 +0100, bob_ledoux <
bobledoux@...>
wrote:
> I make very small boards so I don't want to run a full page of Toner
> Transfer paper.
> My technique is simple:
> Print the final image on a sheet of regular paper.
> Cut out the image.
> Tape a piece of toner transfer paper over the hole, attached at the
> leading edge with an address label.
> Run the page back through the printer.
> My printer has a problem printing on a double thickness of paper,
> that's why I cut out the page. If your printer doesn't have this
> problem then just tape a piece of transfer paper over the printed
> image made with the test pass.
I have found on all printers i have that thicker paper means less toner.
So, if you already turn it up all the way you don't want a second layer,
cut it out as you say.
I've also bought the lightest weight paper with the right coating, to
increase the toner amount.
Me personally, the inkjet paper i use is so cheap it does not warrant the
effort, however i do cut it into half sheets, and i do panelizing on
almost all boards. (sadly my pcb software can not print top/bottom/legend
besides each other, only of the same kind, and i am to lazy to manually
put it together in a picture editor.
ST