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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Newbie: which printer to buy?

From: "Myc Holmes" <mycroft2152y@...>
Date: 2008-04-28

Hi Matthew,

I've been using the ML-2010 (an earlier model) for a couple of years now.

It works fine for TT. These newer laser printers have a toner that requires
a much higher melting point and require more heat to transfer the image to
the pcb. It's not a problem is you are areawre of it ahead of time. It just
means a few more passes through the laminator or time woth an iron. Or if
you've converted a laser printer to a laminator ala Steven, a little slower
speed.

Myc

On Sun, Apr 27, 2008 at 11:41 AM, Matthew Mucker <matthew@...> wrote:

> Hello all. I'm new to the group and homebrew etching. If I get back into
>
> the electronics hobby the way I want to, homebrew etching is going to
> save me some money.
>
> I'm looking for an appropriate printer to buy for laser toner transfers.
> Fry's has the Samsung ML-2510 on sale for $60 after rebate today. Does
> anyone have any particular opinions about this printer's suitability for
> doing toner transfer etching? At that price, I sure am tempted...
>
>
>


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