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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Alternate solvent inks

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-05-14

On Sun, 14 May 2006 22:23:33 +0200, Christopher Hart
<tech_guru@...> wrote:

> 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


I expect you have tried first if this ink will resist etchant?

ST