>I have been researching the Epson R1800 printer and wonder if any of
>you have had success with this printer for printing on
>transparencies to be used to expose PCB artwork and sensitized PCB's.
Can't answer that directly but the Epson literature is sending mixed
signals on the R1800. It uses Ultrachrome high gloss ink (not the same
as just Ultrachrome). Their Ink/Paper compatibly chart has UHG being
compatible with their transparencies and the printer they have as a
UHG example is the R800. The R800 and R1800 use the same ink so based
on the chart the R1800 should be fine with their transparencies.
However, if you look at the specification for either the R800 or
R1800, it doesn't mention transparencies as a paper type. This
suggests that it isn't handled in the drivers. A call to Epson may
clear this up but beware, not everyone at Epson knows what they're
talking about. Personally, I would give it a shot based on the
Ink/Paper chart.
I have a 2200 that uses just Ultrachrome ink which isn't recommended
for use with Epson transparencies based on the chart. However, I've
made boards using artwork from that printer. The only problem I came
across was the Ultrachrome ink didn't adhere well to the
transparencies so they were only good for a one time use.
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