Looking for that ever elusive cheap paper that makes transfers fast both
by steam iron and laminator, and comes off very quickly with minimum
residue on the board.
The only source of glossy paper now, in my house is the Costco coupon
book, and it seems they have been using more recycled content than
before.
After a very thorough reading on the massive paper list at
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs/database?method=3DreportR\ows&tbl=3D3,
I had narrowed it down to the following that seems to be the best of the
bunch:
1. Georgia-Pacific Image Plus+ Ink Jet Paper
2. HP Presentation Paper
3. HP High Gloss Laser Paper Q2419A
4. HP Photo Paper C1847A (now Q5437A)
5. HP Premium Inkjet Coated Paper 51634Z
6. International Paper JetPrintPhoto Premium Photo Paper
1019902744
7. Reynolds Parchment Paper
8. Reynolds "Release" non stick foil
9. Staples "Picture Paper" Item Number: 471861
10. Hammermill Color Laser Gloss 16311-0 {HAM163110}
11. Kodak Gloss 6.5 mil 191-2369
Unfortunately, all but the last two are untraceable for purchasing - no
sources whatsoever sell these anymore :-(
I was able to locate sources and price for the last two:
Hammermill Color Laser Gloss
$12
http://www.staples.com/Hammermill-Color-Laser-Gloss-Paper-8-1-2-x-11-Rea\m/product_655755 $9
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hammermill-Color-Laser-Gloss-Paper-8-1-2-x-11-\Pack-of-300-Sheets/14915560 $8
http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=3D182523Kodak Gloss 6.5 mil 191-2369
$5
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Kodak-8-x-11-Photo-Paper-Glossy-25-Sheets/1427\7842 [~$60 for 300 sheets] $14
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Kodak+-+Photo+Paper+Gloss+100+ct/7455363.p?i\d=3D1125464989495&skuId=3D7455363 [~$42 for 300 sheets]
There is a reson why I wrote this post : the list of paper needs to be
updated.
With no "date" column in the lists, I don't know who entered
the feedback when - this information would have been very useful as
paper more than 5 - 6 years old are likely phased out.
For example, after reading the forum posts, this paper was suggested in
a board message
<
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs/message/28463> but
is not in the above list
Staples=AE Color Laser Paper, Glossy, 8 1/2" x 11", 300/Pack
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http://www.staples.com/office/supplies/StaplesProductDisplay?&storeId=3D1\0001&catalogId=3D10051&partNumber=3D633215>
It would be great if any of you can suggest new paper or share
sources/sellers for the above paper, and I will update the list.
I would highly appreciate suggestions regarding HP paper as Staples has
a special 75% off on all HP paper ending this week using Coupon Code:
57442.