Thanks for the tip. :)
Yeah I kinda noticed I was getting the "Beep" after about only 10
minutes, even though the manual says can take up to 30min.
On Sat, 2011-02-19 at 16:01 +0000, leeleduc wrote:
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> I've been using the GBC H220 for a few months now and it works fine.
> Changing the two gears helps. I set the thickness for 5 mil. Also, you
> should ignore the "beep" that says it's ready and let the unit preheat
> for at least 20 minutes. I can get a good transfer using Pulsar paper
> with 2 passes doing this.
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "acidblue" <sunblaster5@...>
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> > Just bought a GBC H220 and must say I am very disappointed, and plan
> on bringing it back.
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> > I cannot get the toner to transfer to the pcb.
> > I am using the Pulsar toner paper and following the directions from
> their site.
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> > I have tried as little as 5 passes and as much as 12, the toner will
> just not transfer, only a little bit has, but washes right off with
> water.
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> > I don't get it, this is the laminator they recommend on their site.
> > I am using a HP Laserjet 2200D and have used the clothes iron
> process before with success, so I know it's not the toner,
> > I bought the H220 so I could get consistent results as sometimes
> using the iron method is a PIA.
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> > Anybody else having problems with the H220?
> > I've tried both 3mil and 5mil settings.
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> > If anybody has any insight please let me know
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