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Subject: Re: Questions about toner transfer method.

From: "mikezcnc" <eemikez@...>
Date: 2004-10-19

yes, that is quite amazing...

Except for that paper is not politically correct because it offends
the TT-feelings in some members...Mike



--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Weiss" <BWeiss@p...> wrote:
>
> I just made another "test" board using Staples Picture Paper and
> this time used more pressure and time under the iron and I am
amazed
> at the quality you can achieve!! There is no going back to
the "old"
> way for me...this works great! Thanks for all your help.
>
>
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Phil" <phil1960us@y...>
wrote:
> >
> > You've probably got a decent transfer. etch it, dano.
> >
> > For inkjet paper brands, look in the database section. There are
a
> > number of inkjet papers people have reported good results with.
> I've
> > used 2 brands, Georgia Pacific InkjetPlus+ and, iirc, office max
> > inkjet paper. Both did well though I am very very happy with the
> > Georgia Pacific stuff. Inkjet papers are coated to prevent the
> ink
> > from soaking into the paper and blooming. Its basically regular
> > inkjet paper - I'd bet any brand will work fine. Just make sure
is
> > says "formulated for inkjet printers" or similar. Don't use laser
> > printer, copier or general purpose paper. Typically <$4 for a
ream
> of 500.
> >
> > --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Weiss" <BWeiss@p...>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > Thanks for answering me, there was a couple spots very small
> that
> > > stayed on the paper when I pulled it off. I am assuming I
didn't
> > > heat it long enough or press hard enough. When you say inkjet
> paper
> > > which brand are you using? Is it like regular white ream paper
> or
> > > special stuff?
> > >