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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Using a HP Photosmart D5160 for direct inkjet printing

From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2006-12-01

On Fri, 01 Dec 2006 09:03:28 +0100, tdanro <danto@...> wrote:

> Hi all,
> I'm new to this list and have tried to read as many post as possible
> regarding the direct inkjet printing process.
> I intend to buy in the following days the new HP Photosmart D5160
> printer which is able to pdirectly print on CDs.
> Has anyone tried to use this printer before for direct print PCBs?
> Thank you and best regards,
> Dan


Hp printers use heat to propell the ink out of the nozzles. That reduces
the number of inks they are compatible with.
So far only resin type inks like durabright and mispro seem to resist
etching well.
I think you'll have to try and see.

ST