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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] newbie troubles with component layout and laser transfer

From: "Herbert E. Plett" <cachureos@...>
Date: 2007-03-30

--- d1camero <a8723@...> wrote:

> Hi gang. This is my first time trying this method and I
> am having
> some troubles.
>...
> I reverse print onto paper just fine. As directed on the
> web sites, I
> cleaned the board with scotchbrite and then acetone. I
> warmed up the
> board with an iron set to "wool" for about 4 mins. I
> first tried
> ironing the paper for 1 minute, then warm water for 10
> mins but barely
> anything stuck. My next attempt was trying 5 minutes
> with the iron -
> but again, little stuck.

you must set to "linen", not wool. you need the hottest you
can get.
use a paper towel between the iron and the paper and you
may iron until the paper yellows. do not apply too much
pressure and insure you move the iron so the holes don't
copy.
iron long enough so the board heats up well and uniform.
drop the hot board into luke warm water and gently lift the
borders so water get under the paper and releases quicker.



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