On Friday 05 May 2006 23:57, William Carr wrote:
> On May 5, 2006, at 11:15 PM, Steve wrote:
> > I don't think the dye ink is that critical.
> >
> > Yes, Canon, HP, Lexmark, etc. use bubblejet. Epson uses piezo.
>
> There might be one positive element to using non-Epson printers. If
> you print with a machine that has the print head built into the ink
> tank, you could diminish the potential problems of using solvent ink.
I'm actually working on HP Black inks right now.(The color inks just run,
regardless how I dry/cure them) I just realized I have an old Deskjet 340
sitting around, that already has a straight paper path. I am currently
fighting a battle with the inks beading up on the copper, even though my
initial tests on aluminum worked without any problems. My next attempt will
be using a hair dryer (mild hot air gun) to warm the board during printing,
and get the inks to dry quicker, hopefully as they hit the copper.
Christopher Hart
KC8UFV