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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Penn Plotter direct etch resist application

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-04-25

On Sun, 25 Apr 2004 16:45:27 -0000, grantfair2001
<grant.fair@...> wrote:

> Thanks, Stefan. The ink I have is thick and black. The thickness is
> why a grooved point is necessary. Although the post I mentioned says
> this ink is made for plotting on copper that's not what the tech rep
> for Staedtler says. It's for plotting on very smooth surfaces.
>
> I will keep my eyes out for a suitable plotter pen. And a plotter if I
> can find a source of free ones <g>.
>
> I do use toner transfer and am quite happy with it. I guess I just
> can't leave well enough alone.
>
> Grant

What do you expect from Plotting?


yes the grooved tip may be some help, as said only the 0,18mm tip i have
is x grooved,
the other tips were straight. i could not notice a difference.

ST