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Subject: Re: TT: getting the toner to stick (Don't forget the gravy)

From: "Steve" <alienrelics@...>
Date: 2004-03-11

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...> wrote:
> maybe mineral oil. thats not so volatile.

A drum coated in oil of any kind isn't going to work correctly. And
it's going to be impossible to prevent at least some of the oil from
transfering to the drum.

At that point, water won't remove the paper any more.

What is needed is a water based coating that can be dried completely
before printing, but dissolves quickly and easily in water.

Inkjet coatings are one. Starch seems to be another with some merit.

What about a heated vacuum table to hold the paper flat and dry it at
the same time? Lay it down and spray or brush coat it, then turn on
the heat.

Steve