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Subject: Re: Toner transfer paper type

From: "James Newton" <jamesmichaelnewton@...>
Date: 2012-02-06

I would be very interested in some further documentation of your technique. A few pictures of the steps would be invaluable.

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James newton at mass mind dot org

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "rlspell2000" <rls@...> wrote:
>
> Laser printer shipping label paper, the waxy backing, makes PERFECT TT paper.
>
> Same temp and pressure profile.
>
> Pull all the paper left on the backing away before printing on it, on the
> side you pulled the label off of, where you are printing the board, the
> other half can stay on.
>
> use your printer for something else too, as the waxy coating makes the
> rollers slick after awhile.
>
> use a couple drops of silcone to make them less slick when aligning double
> sided. use tape instead of staples, as they are slick and move at the
> slightest whim.
>
> the waxy coating comes off with the toner, where the toner transferred, so
> you get two for one.
>
> works better than "press-n-peel", better than magazine paper, much better
> than laser glossy or photo paper, and is essentially a waste product.
>
> I use this specific paper, but others should work:
> http://www.ebay.com/itm/1000-Round-Corner-Self-Adhesive-Shipping-Labels-8-5x5-5-/220761615465?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item33666aec69
>
> I pre-heat for two minute with iron and hot plate set to 180C, mainly so
> the sides stick together. I then trim the paper quickly and run it through
> a laminator twice for good pressure application.
>
> works PERFECT.
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> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "bigbazinga" <bigbazinga@> wrote:
> >
> > Looked up the product number on the package and, actually, I use HP CG988A, Presentation Paper, 32lb. Works perfectly every time down to 5 mil. traces. Floats off the board after a short soak in hot tap water and leaves behind almost no clay residue.
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "bigbazinga" <bigbazinga@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Me, too. I will never use anything else. Fantastic stuff.
> > >
> > > I used to use glossy magazine covers, but even with the same magazine there was way too much variation over time, even from month to month. I learned that this is because magazine printers buy paper from whoever is cheapest in any given month of publication.
> > >
> > > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "bebx2000" <bebx2000@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > For toner transfer, I have had good luck with HP Laser Presentation Paper, Glossy, 34lb, 95 Brightness, Q2546A.
> > > >
> > > > Baxter
> > >
> >
>