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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Epson durabrite ink tests - I have ink -no printer...

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-04-15

On Sat, 15 Apr 2006 13:23:57 +0200, lcdpublishing
<lcdpublishing@...> wrote:

> Okay, I have yellow durabite ink in a stock cartridge for a CX5400
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> printer and no printer.
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>
> I will do some tests today (if time allows - it is spring time and the
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> honey do list is LONG).
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>
> But, these will all have to be crude tests as all I have is PCB
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> material, ferric chloride etchant, no printer, and the ink that is
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> still in the cartridge. I am not even sure how to get the ink out!
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> But, if you all have some suggestions, I hope to have the time to try
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> them to see what happens.
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>
> Chris


I think if you can get some ink out there it would be interesting to see
if it forms a sheet on the PCB or if it beads up. You'll also be able to
see how it holds up in the etchant.

I would also be highly interested in a CuCl test with this (and the other)
ink, because CuCl can be more agressive than FeCl, especially if run with
a high HCl molarity (but that can be left down if needed), but i don't
think you use CuCl.

Without a printer those tests will of course be limited, but i would still
be curious enough to try.

ST