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Subject: Re: Oven bag method

From: "crankorgan" <john@...>
Date: 2002-08-31

Hi Steve,
Using a heatgun-plastic bag and vacuum instead of
an iron seems to be crazy. I was hoping you would say inkjet! I
do know about the plastic sheets that go through a copier. Over
the years I have been given several copiers. Everyone had a
scratched or bad drum. Since I bought a good scanner and digital
camera I gave up the idea.
Steve I sent some boards out to a PC house. I had to Redraw
my artwork using Eagle. What an experience. I got lots of help
from Hans.

John


--- In Homebrew_PCBs@y..., Steve Greenfield <alienrelics@y...> wrote:
> --- crankorgan <john@k...> wrote:
> > Hi Steve,
> > But how was the print on the paper made? Laser printer?
> > I only own an ink jet.
>
> Yes, laser printer. I thought you were familiar with the toner
> transfer process.
>
> http://www.dynaart.com/
>
> For anyone who doesn't know: The basic idea behind toner transfer
> etch resist is that you either print your PCB pattern from your
> laser printer onto a special film or photocopy it onto the special
> film/paper. Then you basically iron it onto the bare board and
> either peel or soak the film/paper off. The toner melts and sticks
> to the copper and resists the acid in the etch bath.
>
> Check the links of the Homebrew_PCBs main page for more suppliers
> and info.
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Homebrew_PCBs/
>
> Steve
>
>
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