Another good option is to get a used commercial laser printer. Usually they
can be had for $60 or less, and they're built like tanks. Laserjet 4, or
anything in the Laserjet 4000 series are good printers, and will just go
forever! Typically they also have ethernet, which is very handy (I haven't
used a direct attached printer at home in years and years). Also, usually
you can buy toner refill bottles and refill your own cartridge for $10 or so
(should be good for 10,000 pages - aka, more than you would probably ever
print).
Andrew
On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 9:51 AM, Rodney Jackson <
rodney.jackson@...> wrote:
>
>
> Just the usual thing ....like will it do the job on laser paper backed with
> either paper or cardboard to give it some grip. That kind of thing.
> Anyhow, John, I might call it a night. Us oldies need our beauty sleep,
> even
> though it has not worked for me in the past 70 years.
> Possibly catch you tomorrow. Thanks again for your help.
>
> Regards,
> Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com]
> On Behalf Of John Clonts
> Sent: Friday, 20 May 2011 9:28 PM
>
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalogue" paper
>
> Just curious, what sort of question are you putting to HP about it?
>
> Also, I was thinking that the "street price" is around $100.
>
> Cheers,
> John
>
> On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 10:18 AM, Rodney Jackson <
> rodney.jackson@...> wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Thanks John, I have sent off a query to HP regarding this printer. The
> > current new price is about $179
> > We will see what they suggest.
> > Kind regards,
> > Rod
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com]
> > On Behalf Of John Clonts
> > Sent: Friday, 20 May 2011 7:14 PM
> >
> > To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalogue" paper
> >
> >
> > In the database section of the group is a list, have you looked through
> > that?
> >
> > I have been very pleased with my HP P1102w that I got on ebay for $60.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > John
> >
> > On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 5:55 AM, Rodney Jackson <
> > rodney.jackson@...> wrote:
> >
> > >
> > >
> > > I guess the next query is, what is the best BRAND of laser printer to
> > buy??
> > >
> > > I have read some good sites about paper, methods, and other things
> > relating
> > > to making PCB's. The only thing I have read so far is what NOT to buy.
> > >
> > > The Brother brand of laser was a definite no-no due to the type of
> toner
> > > used by that brand. I certainly do not want a printer with all bells
> and
> > > whistles priced at Mega Dollars, What I do want is guidance of what TO
> > > purchase. Hope someone out there has the experience needed to suggest a
> > > particular brand and model..
> > >
> > > Thanks in advance.....
> > >
> > > Kind regards,
> > >
> > > Rod
> > >
> > > From: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com [mailto:
> > Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com]
> > > On Behalf Of Piers Goodhew
> > > Sent: Friday, 20 May 2011 3:46 PM
> > > To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] other kinds of "catalog" paper
> > >
> > > We have an astounding number of new RS catalogs that have been
> delivered
> > to
> > > my workplace. That's a matte but very thin stock - anyone tried? I
> think
> > > the
> > > glossy catalogues have a bit of clay in them which helps them to
> > > disintegrate, but this matte stuff may have advantages. I certainly
> have
> > > access to a lifetime's worth of stock.
> > >
> > > PG
> > >
> > > On 20/05/2011, at 3:36 PM, John Clonts wrote:
> > >
> > > > freespamfree, I had good first experience using a page from a mail
> > order
> > > > "slick". I have heard also that glossy magazine paper works well too,
> > but
> > > > some have said to try to avoid heavy dark images on the magazine
> > page...
> > > >
> > > > Cheers,
> > > > John
> > > >
> > > > On Thu, May 19, 2011 at 6:33 PM, freespamfree <
> freespamfree@...
> > > <mailto:freespamfree%40yahoo.com> >wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> Sorry if this has been answered before but so far I have read that
> > > people
> > > >> use shiny paper. What type of paper seems to work good for the toner
> > > >> transfer method? I was thinking something in-expensive like magazine
> > > paper.
> > > >>
> > > >>
> > > >> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> > > <mailto:Homebrew_PCBs%40yahoogroups.com> , Piers Goodhew <piers@...>
> > > wrote:
> > > >>>
> > > >>> G'day Rod,
> > > >>>
> > > >>> I use the edge of the iron - no holes and more pressure (plus
> various
> > > >> passes of the flat of it - if you're moving the holes don't have
> much
> > > >> effect). If you're doing any sort of volume, I think a laminator
> would
> > > make
> > > >> a lot of sense. But I'm not doing volume. The fact that our generic
> > > toner
> > > >> cart's getting lo
> > >
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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