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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Inkjet printer

From: Stefan Trethan <stefan_trethan@...>
Date: 2004-05-26

On Wed, 26 May 2004 14:44:47 -0000, crankorgan <john@...> wrote:

>> it is a 720DPI printer, and a 1200DPI scan.
>>
>> looking forward to discussion.
>>
>> ST
>
> When a dot of ink hits paper it soaks in a little. This holds the
> ink in place and helps it dry quicker. The dot of ink also spreads out
> a little as it soaks in and dries. The drops of ink hook together
> forming better coverage.
> Printing onto a metal surface might require smaller dots but denser
> coverage. You are very close if the ink is drying? Is it?
>


yes staedtler red is drying quickly...
the epson ink is not.

ST