Homebrew PCBs

On Thu, 12 Jan 2006 00:35:12 +0100, David L. Vernon <lipchip2@...>  
wrote:

> Hello Stefan,
>
>   The printers through www.swi-usa.com are using Epson 220 (A4) and  
> Epson 1290 (Super A3) size. These printers can be modified to run
> different inks depending on the customers needs. We've run everything  
> from water based, to solvent, to our own thermal technology.  The
> printers range in price from $6500.00 to $9500.00, and we can modify to  
> the customers needs.  We are also now beginning to do some
> contract printing for customers.
>
>
>   Dave / LipChip


I see, but have you actually printed PCB etch resist with those?
There was talk about a italian company using UV cure ink for this purpose,  
but i'd be interested in what you have found suitable.
When i tried inkjet printing on metal i couldn't get a continous layer  
with the inks i tried.

For printing like a plaque or something this should not be a problem, but  
for making PCBs the layer must be continous to work.

Looking at the printers, the small white one, i don't quite see how it is  
used - does that table move? Would it be possible to maintain registration  
for doublesided PCBs?

ST