And, all that said, if you feel like sacrificing a printhead and some time, Go For It! I don't have time or inclination, but if you've nothing better to spend some time and money on, give it a try. Worst that happens is nothing works. No one will be hurt.
Let us know how poorly you fared, or surprise us with success :)
Donald.
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----- Original Message -----
> From: "Mark Lerman" <mlerman@...>
> To: "Homebrew PCBs" <Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 11:21:00 AM
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner in an Inkjet printer
>
> I gave this some thought a few weeks ago, but I'm almost certain it
> will just clog the printhead. Even if it doesn't, it would settle out
>
> very rapidly.
>
> At 10:43 AM 5/13/2011, you wrote:
> >Has anyone tried using toner in an inkjet printer? Specifically an
> Epson?
> >I know the holes are small but so are the toner particles. My
> >thought is that a mix of distilled water, maybe a little ammonia to
> >make it slippery and some toner might go through the print head.
> >Then bake it to flow out the toner and etch.
> >
> >Crazy? Maybe. Been crazy before.
> >
> >LeMar
> >
> >
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