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Subject: Re: Laser toner on Silicone sheet??

From: "AlienRelics" <alienrelics@...>
Date: 2009-09-23

Some have used the backing sheets from sticky-back label paper, it has a non-stick coating.

And there is silicone coated baking paper.

Steve Greenfield

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...> wrote:
>
> It required high temp silicone to work, the plain stuff wouldn't for
> one reason or the other.
>
> It worked especially well for component legend print because the
> transfer is shiny black with no paper residue.
>
> I've used up my coated supply by now and not made any more since paper
> works alright.
>
> ST
>
> On Wed, Sep 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM, buckeyes1997 <buckeyes1997@...> wrote:
> > I read on this forum a while back about a guy that squeegied hitemp silcone onto a paper sheet and printed on that to make the heat transfer work  better because the toner doesnt stick to the silicone as strongly as paper.  I see you can buy sheets of silicone in thicknesses equivalent to normal paper and wonder if anyone has ever tried printing directly on that sheet??  The sheet should stand up okay to high temperatures and it seems like the toner should transfer very well.
> >
> > Any thoughts??
> >
> >
> > before you say it, I know I should probably order a few sheets and try it but I am curious if others have experimented with this concept already.
> >
> > Matt
> >
>