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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Direct inkjet printing with different inks

From: "Leon" <leon355@...>
Date: 2007-11-20

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From: "yah_blesbok" <ahamilton14@...>
To: <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Monday, November 19, 2007 11:44 PM
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Direct inkjet printing with different inks


> Has anyone tried solvent based inks or UV curing inks for direct
> printing on PCBs. I'm getting reasonably good results with the
> standard aqueous pigment inks, but the ink still seems to pool and not
> coat uniformly. It seems a faster drying ink might help.

UV-cured ink is used in commercial machines. Special heads are required.

Leon
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