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Subject: Re: Printing on a solder mask

From: "micro_minded" <iceblu3710@...>
Date: 2010-05-11

I just ran into this website (http://techref.massmind.org/techref/pcb/etch/directinkjetresist.htm) that references this group. Turned an Epson into a flatbed printer.

You can pick up an Epson R220 and the CISS ink cart on ebay for $40 each (http://cgi.ebay.com/Compatible-CISS-ink-Epson-R340-RX600-R300-R200-R220-/380120801532?cmd=ViewItem&pt=BI_Toner&hash=item5880f720fc#ht_4561wt_940)

I have a lot of posts to read through still but I'm guessing some members here use think inkjet method and other use the laser printer method. That website says people have had good luck printing on a solder mask and component layer as I want to do. Looks like the ink can handle the reflow oven temperatures and should provide enough of a mask to keep solder paste from flowing down the tracks no?

Anyways enough pondering for tonight, need to find some pics/posts and see what others have got to work.