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Hi Stefan,

----- Original Message -----
From: "Stefan Trethan" <stefan_trethan@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, December 01, 2006 6:06 PM
Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Using a HP Photosmart D5160 for direct inkjet
printing


> 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.
>

I'll do some tests and I'll be back with my results.

Thank you and best regards,
Dan