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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Laser Printers

From: KeepIt SimpleStupid <keepitsimplestupid@...>
Date: 2008-05-01

--- Frank <frank@...> wrote:

> Sorry for the "What's the best laser printer" post
> but I need advice.
>
> I am currrently using a Xerox DocuPrint 240A to
> produce positive PCB
> artwork which I then expose via UV to make my
> boards. Unfortuantely
> the print quality is poor.
>
> Firstly, the blacks aren't very black, they're all
> splotchy. I
> wanted to use GCC Toner Density Spray, but according

> And finally, the paper handling is woeful. The
> paper seems to jiggle
> around when being printed. A line running down the
> left side of the
> page can be up to 2mm longer than the one on the
> right. This makes
> the printer pretty useless for double sided boards.
>
I think what you have is a printer that needs
servicing.

You don't want to print on transparency film. Try to
find some polyester paper. It will do wonders for
printing. It's translucent, but not transparent, but
will expose with UV.


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