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Subject: Re: Paper

From: "James" <jamesrsweet@...>
Date: 2010-06-15

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, Alessio Sangalli <alesan@...> wrote:
>
> Hi. I think I got a good technique to make fairly complicated PCBs,
> double-face, etc. The toner transfer technique allows me to do very thin
> traces, and it's very consistent. I'm really happy; anyway, what is
> really slowing me down at this point is the paper removal. I have to
> inspect the PCB very carefully before etching, as lots of tiny pieces of
> paper remain attached between traces. It is extremely frustrating; what
> do you suggest to do?
>
> bye
> as
>


Try different paper until you get one that doesn't do that. I've found that a few different catalogs are printed on paper that leaves very little residue, one in particular leaves virtually none at all.

If there is any, scrub it off with your finger under running water, properly transferred toner is pretty tough stuff.