I think I have established what the problem may be the staples paper
I have form a UK branch has a very waxy finish on the rear non
printable side almost like the paper/film they print photographs on.
Is this the correct paper or is the stuff over here different to the
photo basic glossy in the US? I know the SKU code on the packet is
different to the US version. What is the rear side like rough like
normal copier paper?
When I get some more time next week I am going to try another brand
as I want to avoid having to buy Toner reactive foil as its another
step in the process to go wrong and after many hours of searching the
net I can only find it in the US. Is thier another name for it other
then TRF ?
Also I have decided to modify an old epson printer I have to print a
solder resist and any other artwork onto the board. I will keep
people posted on how this goes.
--- In
Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "peripherin" <peripherin@...>
wrote:
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Lez <lez.briddon@> wrote:
> >
> > Just tried some UK asda paper, 2.97 25 sheets, seems 'ok' but the
> shiny
> > surface sticks to the copper as well as the toner making a little
> more thumb
> > work needed, but on the good side the actual paper is quite easy
to
> remove
> > and wicks water up quickly.
> >
> > paper is ''asda a4 glossy inkjet photo paper '' 25 sheets 180gsm
> >
> >
> > I also have had my old problem of the paper 'jumping' off the pcb
> when it
> > hits the coldwater, like the pcb shrinks in the cold water,
should
> I try hot
> > water? (all my papers do this, I think its my pcb material to
> blame, very
> > 'expansive' when hot)
> > (This is after an iron at cotton setting for 60 seconds)
> >
> > If the paper does not 'jump off' it wrinkles like a wave shape
> leaving
> > toner/no toner/toner along the edges.
> >
> > Its an effect like you see on your fingertips if you have spent
> along time
> > in the bath/shower
> >
> > Like I said all my papers have done this, the asda is no worse,
but
> cheaper
> > to buy.
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
> Yes I use warm water to remove the paper I also let the PCB cool
> slightly before putting it in the water so that they are roughly
the
> same temperature otherwise one contracts quicker then the other.
>