I was recently blessed with fantastic cheap glossy photo paper, which peels
off without soaking into water, leaving the toner and plastification layer
on top of it on the PCB. Peeling action is so precise, that it even pulls
the drilling holes out in majority of cases. The resistance of the both
layers to acid and scratching is absolutely great, but it's still removable
quite easily with acetone. Bad news is that it can be found in Europe only,
in Metro/Makro shop chains. The brand is ARO:
http://www.dooyoo.de/druckerzubehoer/aro-photo-inkjet-paper-glossy/ On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 10:15 PM, sheldon_mp_cooper <bigbazinga@...>wrote:
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> I've had plenty of label backings over time, but never tried it with TT
> because I was afraid of gumming up my printer.
>
> As far as label backings being "much better than laser glossy or photo
> paper," that would definitely describe my experience with those papers
> before finding HP CG988A. I tried many types of glossy and photo papers
> over time with poor results before I just settled on glossy magazine covers
> for a long time. Then I found CG988A.
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "James Newton" <jamesmichaelnewton@...>
> wrote:
> >
> > I would be very interested in some further documentation of your
> technique. A few pictures of the steps would be invaluable.
> >
> > --
> > 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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> http://www.richardsfoundry.com
> > > ----------------------------------------------------------
> > > "Opportunity is missed by most girls because I come dressed in overalls
> > > and look like work." - Me, mis-quoting Thomas Edison
> > >
> > > --- 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
> > > > >
> > > >
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