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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] ExpressPCB software mirror image?

From: kabowers@...
Date: 2009-06-12

On Sun, 07 Jun 2009 20:07:33 -0400, you wrote:

>Is there a way to use the ExpressPCB software to print a mirror image of
>the board for toner transfer? I've looked through the software and its
>help file without finding anything about the topic.
>
>Thanks.
>
>Steve K8JQ

1. Look at the advanced printing options for your printer. Mirroring
is often hidden in the PostScript options.

or

2. Get a copy of CutePDF reader, it loads as a virtual printer and
converts whatever you print into a PDF file. You can use the advanced
PostScript options to create a mirrored Postscript file that can be
printed by anything that can handle PDF files. And it's free 8-).
href="http://www.cutepdf.com/"

I use CutePDF Writer to mirror the top silk layer from FreePCB =>
Gerbview on a regular basis. Just check that each step is set to print
the images 1:1.