I just used STAPLES 'Photo Basic' gloss with very good results. Item
(SKU) # 648181 that is for 50 sheets. Give it a try.
JI
--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Stefan Trethan"
<stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>
> On Sun, 04 Mar 2007 22:55:27 +0100, Jim Hutchinson <jhutch17@...>
> wrote:
>
> >
> > I'm still learning ... if you have a good "rip-off" paper why not
say
> > the make and source so I can have the same results ... I have
used some
> > commercial image transfer paper and the results was not
remarkable ...
> > I have also pulled the paper off when it is still hot (about 30
seconds
> > after transfer) ... this leaves half the toner on the paper and
pin
> > holes are a problem ... a very thin coated paper used in
magazines I
> > think would be near "rip-off" but I have not found any where I
shop ...
> > Jim KI6MZ
>
>
> I'm now using verbatim glossy photo paper A4 100 Sheets 210x297mm
150gsm
> for use in inkjet printers Reorder number 38996
> It can be seen here but i do not know the life expectancy of the
link,
> click through to printer connsumeables, inkjet paper from the root
if it
> has perished.
> <http://www.verbatim-europe.com/index/product_view.php?
menu1=product&menu2=161&menu3=264&lang_id=1&article_id=264>
>
> This paper is relatively thick, but the glossy surface allows
finer
> resolutions and no pinholes in large black areas. It is not
extremely easy
> to remove, but with the right method it's quick. For copper
transfers
> immerse the paper in water, scratching the back side helps. A few
seconds
> is enough, but if you have other stuff to do leaving it a couple
minutes
> makes things easier. Then start to roll the paper away with your
thumb.
> you can either start in the center by wearing a hole through the
paper by
> rubbing, or you can start at an edge. You should print a wide
outline
> around the real PCB especially if you start rolling from an edge.
Once you
> have taken off the first roll there will be wide flakes of paper
left in
> some areas where the paper has split. If you have only moistened
the paper
> a few seconds dunk it again to get everything wet. Roll the larger
flakes
> away too. Now take a piece of flexible foam rubber. Firmly rub the
foam
> rubber over the board. This will take away all smaller flakes of
paper,
> and if you rub slightly more you can get a jet-black finish
without
> residue for decorative transfers, using this paper. Now etch.
>
> I have gone into as much detail as i could, writing this took much
longer
> than the actual process.
>
> ST
>