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From: "mycroft2152" <mycroft2152y@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 20, 2006 1:42 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: inkjet printing


> Len,
>
> Hmmm, interesting technical discussion, but how about something
> practical and positive that will move along the direct to pcb printing?
>
> Voltan's creativity in problem solving, is a lot more impressive than
> your technical writing expertise or googling ability. How about some
> "back to the bench" results.
>
> Seriously, finding a simple reliable method to "prepare" the copper is
> needed.
>
> If a "product" is needed, then it must be something that is generic
> and not brand specific. Look at the headaches the variations in
> "toner" created.
>
> The fact is that inkjet pcb printing hasn't reached the stage of
> practicality, it just barely repeatable after 3 months of discussion.
> Has anyone collected the $50 prize offered?

The companies which have been spending lots of money on this technique using
very expensive printheads and UV cured ink don't seem to be getting
anywhere. AFAIK only one company is selling this technology, and that is
mainly for silk screen deposition rather than resist.

Leon