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In one of my earlier posts,
I originaly said that I use "Free" glossy Advertising Magazine covers
and as an "option" and added talcum powder(corn starch) to the
surface.

UPDATE: As it Turns Out the "option" of talcum powder is what made it
work well. on almost any paper. (you can also use fine clay powder)
I even used Plane copier paper with the talc. The "Glossier"
surfaces just allowed me to get finer lines. about 3~4X of the DPI of
the Printer. An Added bonus of Using Talc, it absorbs Water Like
crazy durring soaking process.

Process
1. sprinkle talcim powder on the paper (the glossier the better)
2. wipe as much off with a dry cloth (Critical to minimize the talcum
powder residual in the printer, do not use wet cloth. it will ruin
the paper.
3. print
4. Transfer to PCB (laminate or Iron on)
5. soak with warm water or "window cleaner"
6. Remove, dry and etch.

NOTE: the Talcom powder or corn starch may get all over the inside of
your printer thats why I recommend wiping as much off the paper to
leave the thinnest coat. You can also clear most of the Talc back out
of the print drun and fuser surface by printing an "all black" sheet(
use plane copier paper with no Talc).

BoonS