Eagle 4 does not have that error, at least I've never seen it.
But I'm really not surprised, Eagle is crap after all (my right to say
as I think, free speach and all). When I need accurate output I often
export gerber files and print those, gerber output is mostly correct
and it gives me the chance to check the gerbers before production.
For toner transfer (my own private use) I always print with Target,
because the printing dialog gives me the (easy to use, functioning,
including preview) options to position the printout where I want it on
the page (I use half sheets). It also has options to correct printer
scaling errors separately for x and y axis, as well as mirror, "hard
black", and "guide holes only for drills". Even If I have Eagle files
I will import into Target for the toner transfer ouput.
I guess it's to a large extent a matter of what you are used to, if
you have the correct settings worked out for one software it's best to
stick to that for something a bit fiddly like toner transfer:
Good to hear it wasn't the printer after all, I really think you are
in for a good chance with a HP cartridge.
ST
On Sat, Jan 9, 2010 at 1:44 PM, Brian Lalor <blalor@...> wrote:
> I’m finally trying to make this board! And the frustration mounts…
> Aside from printer and tool issues (the adapter Dremel sent me for the
> model 210 drill press I spent way too much for on eBay doesn’t fit my
> tool), I think I’m making incremental progress; I just hope the final
> increment is done before I run out of supplies!
>
> I’m having a weird issue printing from Eagle; fortunately there’s a
> workaround. Check out the picture here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/blalor/4259310618/
>
> When I print directly from Eagle, it looks like the pads are shifted a
> few mils (maybe even 10 or more) down and to the left; this is causing
> some of the pads to attach to the ground plane. When I export a PDF
> and print that from Preview (I’m using OS X) the output appears to be
> perfect.
>
> Has anyone seen this before? I’m using an HP LaserJet 4050TN.
>
> As an aside, the printing issues I was talking about yesterday do
> appear to be caused by the toner cartridge; I swapped in the other one
> and, although the toner’s still way too thin and uneven, the massive
> white line down the left side is gone. The Pulsar green TRF seems to
> fill the gaps, however. I’m going to try etching one of these
> transfers before cracking open the other printer I bought yesterday or
> paying full retail for a new toner cartridge.
>
> Thanks,
> Brian
>