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

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

And try different colors too. With MISPRO there are huge differences
between the colors.

ST

On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 7:53 PM, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
> 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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