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Subject: I have some questions on use of photoresist films. This is new procedure for me

From: "Barry Demers" <sdad@...>
Date: 2009-06-05

Those of you who have used photresist films would you care to comment? I noticed different application methods, self adhesive and laminate. I assume that in either case, I apply to board, use a uv light through a positive or negative film above it, and then remove the unexposed film?
Maybe I print via a laser/inkjet onto the film rather than use a second transparency? How about leakage under the film during the etching process? Is this a concern and does either the self adhesive or the laminate provide better results? How does this compare with using a liquid photosensitized coating on the board? How is the unwanted film removed from the board prior to etching? If the laminating procedure is superior to the self adhesive, can a flat household iron be used to laminate the film to the board? Any other comments? Google has provided a list of sources, do you folks have recommends for the USA? Any preferred how to's? Thanks for your time.