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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Which paper for toner transfer

From: "Morris Odell" <vilgotch@...>
Date: 2009-04-13

> Which paper for toner transfer, traces and silk screen
> Posted by: "Alessio Sangalli" alesan@... alessio_sangalli
> Date: Sun Apr 12, 2009 12:09 am ((PDT))
>
> Hi, I moved recently to USA and I am building up my hobby "lab" from
> scratch.
>
> I've read that a very good paper for toner transfer is the one found at
> staples, SKU 471861 or 471865, called "photo basic" "gloss". I have
> found one with the same name but a different SKU (648181):
>
> http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?storeId=10001&jspStoreDir=Staples&productId=274671&cmSearchKeyword=photo+basic+glossy&fromUrl=home&cmArea=SEARCH&catalogId=10051&langId=-1
>
> It should be the same, right?
>
>
> Then, Tom says the JetPrint "Multi-Project" paper is perfect for the
> silk screen side. I have not found this paper at Wal∗Mart or Staples.
> Any idea which paper is good for this application?

I don't know about what's available in the US, but down here in Australia
Epson Photo Paper No S041140 is just perfect! If you can find something with
a similar number in the US I'd go for it.

Morris