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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] RE : Update on toner transfer

From: Wayne Topa <linuxone@...>
Date: 2006-04-06

Robert Hedan(robert.hedan@...) is reported to have said:
> I ran printing tests on ordinary laser paper and confirmed that the printer
> has no skew. I know what I did wrong.
>
> Since I screwed up the center area of the roller (and some of the left
> side), I used only the right side of the printer. And since I want to save
> on transfer paper I cut it in 4 pieces. Then I used an ordinary paper as a
> carrier, folded the top of the piece of transfer paper over backwards,
> hooked it on the right side of the carrier and scotch taped the rear of the
> fold in place.
>
> I bet the printer traction rollers pulled unevenly on the transfer paper and
> moved it slightly off line. I have to somehow secure the piece of transfer
> paper properly onto the carrier so that it doesn't move. I can't use tape
> on the front 'cause the fuser will melt it and make matters worse.

I use Avery mailing labels, the sheets are made to print an a laser
printer and take the heat.

Wayne

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