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Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "RL" <rlrc2003@...> wrote:
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> I had just purchased some Toner Transfer paper from Pulsar.
> Do any of you have any suggestions on the type
> of printer that you have had good luck with this product?
> I saw some one used a samsung laser 1200x1200 dpi with reg.
> photo paper. Any one else with sug?
> And any other tips on this product would be helpful.
> I tried the CNC way for a few weeks now, but there are to many
> problems, when dealing with such small traces.
> Thanks,
> Mark
>
Hi Mark, I've been using Pulsars TTF and Green film for about 2 years now. I using a Lexmark E234. When using it with my printer when I print my sample off on bond I lay another sheet of bond paper over it and then tape my pulsar paper to it. Sometimes the printed sheet will curl and then jam on the second pass with the pulsar attached. I dont make circuit boards but etch brass for sometimes up to 4 hours or longer. With very fine lines and details. The main thing is to find you a toner that works and use it. They say to buy manufactures toner but at 4 to 5 times the cost...I'll pass.
On the laminator I use his GBC an older version than what he has now and have never moded it and it works just fine right out of the box.
I will say Ive had failures because of what I etch and how much I have to brush and clean to get a deep etch. But for a board I would think using it some Radio Shack Ferric Chloride. One bottle of it should net a large number of boards. If not try saltwater and a rectifier. You can make a gallon of etchent for dollar.
Later Terry