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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Epson inkjet results - quick trial

From: Alan King <alan@...>
Date: 2006-04-14

Stefan Trethan wrote:

>On Fri, 14 Apr 2006 15:50:57 +0200, mycroft2152 <mycroft2152@...>
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>If this doesn't work either one might conclude durabright inks don't work?
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>Then we would need more tests with the specific ink Volkan used.
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Water based paints dissolve instantly in water if there's still a
little water left, or not if they're completely dry. And etchant rolls
right off a fresh copper board, but sticks once the board has etched a
little. I'd imagine this has mostly to do with surface prep and drying
the ink. Could be a more resistant ink, but if it was some generic I'd
doubt it..

Of course, the great surface tension reducer is soap. A thin film of
soap on the board or a drop or two in the ink might go a long way for
any ink working. Could cause problems though, same things could easily
affect etching or printing ability. Should've kept a couple more of my
old inkjets, but more than a few adds up to a lot of bulk.

Alan