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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] PCB Printing with EPSON Durabrite INKs.

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2009-05-28

Good work.
Try MISPRO yellow ink, it is very tough after curing with the iron and
probably holds up to the etchant much better.
<http://www.inksupply.com/arcink_mispro.cfm>

ST

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 4:50 PM, Tamseel Kotawdekar <aliensole@...> wrote:
> Dear All,
> I have a small query.
> I have successfuly modified an EPSON R310 Printer for Printing onto PCBs.
> It Prints really beautifully.
> I m using EPSON Durabrite INKs which are famous for its water-proof printing
> quality.
> ∗Now my problem is, it does not last until the complete PCB is etched.∗
> ∗Its resists for some time, I can say for about 5-10 mins and then gets
> washed off. ∗
> The Procedure I follow is:
> 1. Clean PCB with Acetone
> 2. Strach it with a sand Paper.
> 3. Print it in Printer.
> 4. Heat it up with Iron.
> 5. Put it for etching.
> I m using ferric chloride for etching PCBs.
> Also I make sure I put PCB for etching only when INKs are completely dry on
> PCB.
> Please help
>
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