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Subject: RE: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner in an Inkjet printer

From: "Dave" <dave.g4ugm@...>
Date: 2011-05-13

Toner has a coating of polymer which I think would stop it making a
suspension in water. Just see what happens when you try and wash it off...

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mark Lerman
> Sent: 13 May 2011 16:21
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Toner in an Inkjet printer
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>
> 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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