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Subject: Re: What are the latest paper recomendations...

From: "sailingto" <sailingtoo@...>
Date: 2010-04-07

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Piers Goodhew <piers@...> wrote:
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> The thing that's always held me back is the presence of all that existing print on mag/catalog paper. I just think it would ... affect toner adhesion, and smear everywhere. I guess I should try it ..

The print on the paper doesn't seem to affect much - it transfers to the copper, but is on top of the toner, not between toner and copper so doesn't affect that. The print does not seem to protect the copper so will etch right thru. That has been my experience anyway when using mag paper.

Ken H>