Homebrew PCBs

Can the P-n-P blue be used in a laser printer instead of a photo copier?

-Dave

kilocycles wrote:
> Dave,
> I got my start in PCBs before I found this group.  What worked for me
> was a commercial "plastic paper", Press-n-Peel Blue.  It costs about
> $10 for a package of five 8 1/2 x 11 inch sheets, plus shipping.  One
> of the suppliers is Electronix Express.
>
> I would print out my board (reverse image) with my inkjet onto regular
> paper, and take it and the P-n-P Blue to the library for photocopying.
>  The plastic "ink" from the photocopier fused onto the dull side of
> the P n P Blue.  Then, I ironed it onto the prepared PCB.
>
> I achieved generally good and consistent results.  $2-plus a sheet,
> however is kind of expensive, and I bought a laser printer to avoid
> the trips to the library.  I have yet to make an equivalent quality
> board using my Brother 2040 and the P-n-P, so I'm trying alternatives,
> and learning a lot in the process.  The manufacture, Techniks, told me
> that "the new laser printers have higher toner temperatures" and that
> I needed a hotter iron. Apparently, I need one fired with MAPP gas, then!
>
> So, bottom line, the P-n-P Blue and photocopier is a reasonable way to
> start, with minimum frustration.  What you learn doing it that way at
> first will certainly apply to the more creative ways later on.
>
> Regards,
> Ted
>
> --- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, David Frascone <dave@...> wrote:
>   
>> Ok, -- I want to try to make some PCB's, but I'm getting a little lost 
>> with all the information.  Here's what I have:
>>
>> HP Laserjet 4MP (with after market (non HP) toner)
>> Generic Glossy Photo paper for Inkjet printers . .
>>
>> Should I even start with these?  What's the cheapest way to get 
>> started?  Go to staples and buy their (Staples Brand) paper and do the 
>> paper soak away?
>>
>> Please let me know!
>>
>> -Dave
>>
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