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Subject: Re: Found a GREAT way to remove the paper residue

From: "iR" <irmadman@...>
Date: 2005-01-02

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "Gary Anderson \(G\)"
<andersg@t...> wrote:
>
>
i'm using "HP Everyday Semi-gloss photo paper"

it's nice and cheap at $14NZD (~$10USD?) for 100 A4 sheets. i'd assume
full gloss paper works too but haven't tried it as this stuff is fine

cheers
iR

> Hi iR
>
> What kind of paper are you using that this process removes the paper.
>
> Iam new to the group and my first board didn't work so well.
>
> Iam using a Lazer4L printer and normal 80g paper. I ironed it onto the
> board and the image did transfer, but it wasn't very clear and after
> etching the tracks were not of equal size.
>
> Iam doing things correctly???
>
> Thanks
> Gary
> ZR2G
>
>
> -----Original
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> From: iR [mailto:irmadman@h...]
> Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 11:44 PM
> To: Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Re: Found a GREAT way to remove the paper
> residue, after toner transfer!
>
>
> a while back i discovered 'THE BEST" way to remove the papaer residue
>
> ∗∗Ammonia based windows cleaner∗∗
>
> also, before you do the iron on, clean the board with window cleaner -
> works much better then meths, and unlike steel wool, doesn't take any
> of the copper of with it
>
> anyhoo... after ironing, take a blade from a craft knife and seperate
> the backing of the paper from the coated side. it's very easy - the
> coated side is stuck down firm and the paper back isn't. peel it all
> off with the blade. now then, normally you'd think to soak the
> remaining paper off with hot water for 20mins or whatever - don't
> bother! spray the board with window cleaner making sure it soaks in
> properly - which it will do much better and faster (re:instantly) then
> water does. now then, no waiting around, no soaking for minutes,
> simply rub the paper off! use a sponge, a dish brush, your finger,
> anything! it'll come off easier then you could have imagined
>
> hope this helps you all
> cheers
> iR
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