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Subject: Re: Ink & hardware for Direct Inkjet printing

From: "gsi11135" <gsi11135@...>
Date: 2006-12-18

Len,

Actually, I was looking for a more detailed explanation of the ink
drying process for different inks. For instance, what makes MIS PRO
inks different from other inks. Was poling for specific links that
might have already been collected concerning this.

As far as controlling the printer control is concerned, I guess I
should have been more specific in what I was asking. I have no desire
to dig into the programming or construction of an ink jet printing
system. Kinda tired right now..

I will start a more thorough google search....get back to you on what
I find.

Jospeh

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Len Warner <yahoo@...> wrote:
>
> At 4:35 pm ((PST)) Fri Dec 15, 2006, gsi11135 wrote:
> >Does anyone have a more scientifically based reason why certain inks,
> >such as the recommended MIS PRO inks, work best?
>
> Since we are urged to be scientific here,
> _more_ scientific than _what_, exactly?
>
> I hope you haven't been taking the threads
> about goat sacrifices too literally ;-)
>
> Have you Googled for data on inkjet ink and
> paper technology? (There is some.)
>
> Hint: the inks that work well are pigment inks
> - what is the difference between a pigment ink
> and a dye ink apart from the colouring matter?
>
> > Also, what is the
> >best methodology to remove the inks from the PCB surface?
>
> Depending somewhat on your criteria for "best",
> mild abrasion in water - perhaps a similar technique
> to the one used to prepare the board for printing but
> without the need for obsessive attention to degreasing.
>
>
> Regards, LenW
>