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

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

I really don't know, I never tried the durabright, sorry.

You can try different heating times and temperatures, and also maybe
different etchants?

ST

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:31 PM, Tamseel Kotawdekar <aliensole@...> wrote:
> Hi Stefan,
> I had earlier read ur article on the same and also read the usage of MISPRO
> INKS used by u...
> I tried a lot to get it here in India but did not succeed in the same.
> Cant durabrite used for the same purpose?
> Please suggest.
> Tamseel.
> On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 10:24 PM, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> 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@...<aliensole%40gmail.com>>
>> 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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