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Subject: Re: [Homebrew_PCBs] Artwork for CNC drilling PCBs

From: 2alan.metcalf@...
Date: 2005-06-13

From: "derekhawkins" <derekhawkins@...>
Date sent: Mon, 13 Jun 2005 15:39:15 -0000
Subject: [Homebrew_PCBs] Artwork for CNC drilling PCBs
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> Hi,
>
> Just finished putting together a CNC drilling machine and have now
> stumbled on a problem that I never anticipated....The drilling machine
> appears to be more accurate than the printer used for the PCB
> artwork....Tried both a HP2420 (laser) and Epson 2200 (Inkjet) and the
> results were similar. Is this a known issue with CNC setups?
>
Hi Derek

I can't speak for CNC, but my Samsung ML-1210 printer does
change the size slightly. I put my artwork into "word" and keep
adjusting the horizontal and/or vertical until it prints properly.

Regards Alan