On Sun, 09 May 2004 17:26:17 -0000, mycroft2152 <
mycroft2152@...>
wrote:
> Hi Stefan,
>
> Thanks for the info. I've got a few old cartridges I can experiment
> with. The Lexmark Z52 converted very easily to straight through
> printing. A few screws and the paper guides were removed.
the flatbed conversion will never be a problem, even if the printer curls
the paper around 5 rollers and folds it afterwards to fit a emvelope.
the problem is the ink.
the chances are high you have done the conversion for nothing (welcome to
the club).
>
> I'm not sure if the difference between uv-curable and uv-sensitive
> is relevant since the uv resists that are 'only' uv-sensitive work
> and are sold for that purpose.
uv curable means the ink you inkjet on the copper solidifies when exposed
to UV.
it is some plastic polimerisation process.
UV sensitive means the ink changes it's properties, so that it can be
whashed
off by developer where exposed. It is a solvent based ink, which must dry
before
you can expose it. the solvent may even attack plastic.
>
> I'm only suggesting their use for the etching process, not printing
> legends. I currently print the legend with toner transfer on with
> the release paper from labels.
>
I'm only saying you can't use any of the UV functionailty in resist laquer.
you could use standard laquer all the same.
I'm not sure about plastic compatibility.
good luck
ST